Senior Legislative & Government Relations Strategist (OPA4)

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oregon department of energySalem (OH)

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# Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Public Affairs Division is looking for a Senior Legislative & Government Relations Strategist to support OHCS's programs, staff and executive leadership. This person will monitor legislative committees, engage with partners and local governments, participate in legislation development, prepare agency leadership for legislative presentations and policy analysis. If this sounds like the career opportunity you have been looking for then we want, you to apply today!For a copy of the Position Description please contact: *HCS\_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov** Knowledge of public and legislative procedures, with a focus on housing and community service policies.* Analyze complex policies and effectively communicating analyses to stakeholders including delivering reports for legislative purposes.* Ability to cultivate relationships and work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally, and geographically diverse people and communities.* Demonstrated knowledge of social justice issues, a deep commitment to equity and social justice in strong alignment with OHCS values, and an understanding of how racism impacts housing outcomes.* Expert oral and written communication for public participation and other government processes.* Ability to disseminate complex information in plain language, including agency policies, statutes, and industry reports.- including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan .* Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: *On-going Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills:** *On-going 1st Round of Interviews:** *Week of10/19/26 2nd Round of Interviews: *TBD if needed Anticipated Start Date:** *11/16/26*.
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