Strategic Initiatives & Policy Supervisor

Job Summary

The Housing & Community Development Division (HCDD) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as our Strategic Initiatives & Policy Supervisor. This leadership position oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for advancing high-impact strategic initiatives that shape the County's work in housing, homelessness, and housing stability.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in housing that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• A minimum of two (2) years of the experience must include lead, supervisory, or program management experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and experience advancing equitable outcomes in the workplace or community.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience analyzing complex issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing practical recommendations.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives, managing competing priorities, and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners, government agencies, advisory bodies, and County staff.

Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferrable Skills

• Experience supervising or managing employees in a union-represented environment.
• Experience working in local government, housing, homelessness, community development, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience in community engagement, partnership development, and facilitation with diverse stakeholder groups.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass a criminal history check, which may include a national or state fingerprint records check.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Pay Range: $98,406.98 - $132,849.39
• Hourly Pay Range: $47.311049 - $63.869899
• Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
• Benefits Information: Includes competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
• Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.
• Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including 16 hours of vacation accrual per month Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire. 8 hours of sick accrual per month 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
• Other Benefits: Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP), Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Longevity pay, and a variety of additional optional benefits.

Work Schedule

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

About the Department

The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Human Services, manages programs to provide decent housing and economic opportunities, community improvement, and affordable housing projects and housing rehabilitation loan programs for low and moderate-income residents of the County. HCD comprises the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) and the Community Development Division.

How to Apply

Clackamas County only accepts online applications. Help with the Application If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources by calling 503-655-8459 or emails us at jobs@clackamas.us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).