Real Property & Sustainability Manager - Operations & Policy Analyst 3

Initial Posting Date:

11/13/2026

Application Deadline:

11/23/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,834 - $10,076

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Real Property & Sustainability Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Salem)

Job Description:

Real Property & Sustainability Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Salem)

Central Distribution Center – Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as an Operations & Policy Analyst 3 - Real Estate, Sustainability & Energy Program Manager. In this role, you will lead agency-wide efforts related to real estate management, sustainability programs, and energy planning. You'll help ensure DOC's facilities and property assets are managed effectively, support major real estate projects and transactions, and advance initiatives that improve operational efficiency and environmental performance across the agency.

About the Job – Your Role

As the agency's lead resource for real estate, sustainability, and energy management, you will provide guidance and expertise on property transactions, facility planning, sustainability programs, and energy-related initiatives. You'll work with DOC leadership, institution staff, state agencies, and community partners to develop policies, implement projects, and identify opportunities for improvement. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects with statewide impact, build partnerships, and help shape the future of DOC's facilities and sustainability efforts.

What you’ll do

• Lead agency-wide real estate transactions, property planning, and portfolio management.

• Direct DOC's Sustainability and Energy Management Programs.

• Develop policies, strategies, and performance goals that improve operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.

• Provide expert analysis and recommendations on real estate, sustainability, and legislative issues.

• Build partnerships with state agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to advance agency initiatives.

• Oversee program reporting, budgets, contracts, and compliance requirements.

• Support innovative workforce development and conservation programs across the department.

This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

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 professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Requested Skills

• Experience managing commercial real estate transactions, property portfolios, facility development projects, or related real property programs.

• Knowledge of commercial real estate principles, financial analysis, lease administration, property management, and portfolio planning.

• Experience analyzing complex information, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations that support organizational objectives.

• Experience leading or participating in negotiations involving contracts, leases, property transactions, or stakeholder agreements.

• Experience presenting information and recommendations to agency leadership, stakeholders, and operational staff.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to learn specialized real estate, energy management, and portfolio management software.

• Knowledge of contract administration, administrative rules, statutes, policies, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and professional standards.

Required

• Possession of a Building Operator Certification (BOC) or the ability to obtain and maintain certification within 12 months of hire.

• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.

• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

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• As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.

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Working Conditions

Requires working at a display terminal approximately 50% of the time. Ongoing lifting and carrying of files or supplies weighing 10 pounds maximum. Regular driving is required and periodic overnight travel with extended hours. The employee must be adept at navigating stress related to deadlines, aggressive negotiations, adversarial parties, public scrutiny, political pressures and large workload. Work week routinely exceeds forty (40) hours.  Daily contact with incarcerated felony offenders in an office environment or at prison sites.  May be required to use a state vehicle to conduct business; must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. 

Will be expected to share the mission, vision and core values of the department; requires active modeling of pro-social behaviors in support of a workplace environment respectful of human dignity, social responsibility, personal growth, and transition readiness; must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change, that incarceration provides a powerful opportunity to effect positive change, and that the future of public safety of Oregon depends on maintaining environments where such change is valued and nurtured.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunities to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance

• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays

• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components

• Optional short and long-term disability

• Term life insurance

• Fully paid retirement program

• Oregon Saving Growth Plan

• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.

• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.

• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.

• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.

• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.

• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.

• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Cynthia Rodriguez, [email protected]

Reference Number: REQ-209740

• Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.

• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.

• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.