Appraiser Analyst; OPA

Job Overview

Agency: Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)

Position Title: Appraiser Analyst (OPA3)

Position Type: Hybrid – Full Time – Permanent – Represented by SEIU

Salary Range: $6,123 – $9,409 (Total possible range for the classification)

Initial Posting Date: 12/29/2025

Final date to receive applications: 01/12/2026

Provide expert appraisal and market analysis services for OHCS affordable housing programs, focusing on the review and approval of Market Studies and Appraisal reports for funding decisions. Serve as lead for order appraisals when OHCS provides a permanent loan, maintaining objectivity and consistency. Consult internal staff and external stakeholders, develop programmatic standards for appraisal and market analysis, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Maintain integrity of OHCS investment decisions by ensuring accurate property valuations and market analyses inform the agency’s affordable housing development funding.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating knowledge and skills; and four years general appraisal multi-family review work.
• Alternative:
  Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience.
• Preference given to those with a current Oregon General Appraisal License.

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data and property valuations.
• Knowledge of affordable housing programs such as HUD guidelines, LIHTC, and Section 8.
• Attention to detail for accuracy in income and expense projections and market assumptions.
• Regulatory and compliance awareness, including familiarity with USPAP and lender requirements.
• Communication and reporting skills to present clear appraisal reviews.
• Critical thinking and problem solving to evaluate assumptions and provide constructive feedback.
• Ethical judgment and professional integrity to ensure unbiased reviews.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Positive environment with opportunities for career growth and cross‑training.
• Support for work/life balance and overall wellness.
• Generous benefits package including employer‑paid health insurance, vacation, sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and employer contribution PERS retirement plan.
• Posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification; pay equity process applies.

• Recruitment Closes: 01/12/2026
• Recruiter Screening for
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  On‑going
• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested
  
  Skills:
  
  On‑going
• 1st Round of Interviews:
  Week of 01/19/2026
• 2nd Round of Interviews:
  Week of 01/26/2026
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  03/02/2026

• Current State of Oregon employees:
  Apply via your employee Workday account.
• External applicants:
  View application instructional video or PDF.
• Required:
  
  Attach a current Resume. Profile matches submitted resume.
• Required:
  
  Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the Desired Attributes for this position.
• A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

OHCS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce.