Appraiser Analyst; OPA

Initial Posting Date: 12/29/2025

Final date to receive applications: 01/12/2026

Agency: Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range: $6,123 – $9,409

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Appraiser Analyst (OPA3)

Job Description:

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Core Values
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Collaboration — Compassion — Equity — Integrity — Leadership — Transparency.

• Working Condition: Hybrid. This position can be primarily hybrid with some requirements for in-person work.
• This position is permanent, full time, and represented by SEIU.
• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert appraisal and market analysis services for OHCS affordable housing programs, particularly focusing on the review and approval of Market Studies and Appraisal reports for funding decisions. Appraisals and Market Studies are essential tools for loan underwriting, risk assessment and LIHTC Section 42 IRS code guideline compliance. This position serves as a lead for order appraisals when OHCS is providing a permanent loan, to maintain objectivity and consistency, OHCS will retain full control over appraisal ordering.

This position will also provide consultation to internal staff and external stakeholders, develop programmatic standards for appraisal and market analysis, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The Appraiser Analyst plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of OHCS’s investment decisions by ensuring accurate property valuations and market analyses inform the agency’s affordable housing development funding.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years general appraisal multi‑family review work.

Or; any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience.

Preference will be given to those that have a current Oregon General Appraisal License.

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• Strong analytical skills are essential, enabling the appraisal analyst to interpret complex financial data, market trends, and property valuations while identifying discrepancies or risks in appraisal reports.
• Knowledge of affordable housing programs such as HUD guidelines, Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs, and Section 8 is critical, along with an understanding of how these programs influence valuation and compliance.
• Attention to detail ensures accuracy in income and expense projections, rent restrictions, and market…