Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III)
City of Portland
Salary: $117,956.80 - $168,708.80 Annually
Job Type: At Will
Job Number: 2025-00352
Location: 1221 SW 4th Ave, OR
Bureau: Office of Government Relations
Closing: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.Work Location: 1221 SW 4TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliationTo view current labor agreements, please visithttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.
The Office of Government Relations seeks to hire a Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III). Long before the city of Portland was incorporated, Native American and Indigenous people lived in thriving communities along the Columbia and Willamette rivers and throughout the surrounding geography. Now, the City of Portland seeks to address a history of harm to indigenous people, rebuild trust, repair relationships, and to create an inclusive, welcoming city for Tribal members and all Portland residents alike.
The position will lead city efforts to engage elected officials, city leaders, and program staff to coordinate, collaborate and consult with federally recognized sovereign Tribal governments. This will include establishing meaningful relationships to inform decision-making, honor treaty rights and cultural heritage, and improve outcomes for Tribal Nations and their members.
The work will advance the City's core values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility.
As the Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III), you will:
• Support city leadership and elected officials to establish government-to-government relationships with sovereign tribal nations. • Lead the facilitation of mutual agreements between the city and tribal nations to help inform decision-making, guide city programs, and/or align the city's internal policies, procedures, and practices to improve outcomes for tribal nations and their members. • Serve as the primary liaison for the City of Portland to support coordination and consistency in our relationships and effective program delivery related to tribal nations and their members. • Work with tribal nations in a listening role to learn tribal history, treaties, sovereignty, self-governance, protocols, customs, and traditions. • Assist tribal nations in educating and advising city leadership, elected officials, and city staff with information to support respectful and trusting relations with Tribal governments that honor cultural heritage. • Serve as a point of contact for outreach from tribal nations, with the intent being to support and facilitate tribal government consultation in ways that reduce barriers and create transparent and consistent communication. • Provide staff support to city elected officials and city leadership at key meetings, conferences, ceremonial events, and public hearings dealing with tribal affairs. • Provide information and talking points to city elected officials and city leadership for media inquiries and other external communications. • Identify opportunities for city leadership and elected officials in ways that inspire robust participation in the government-to-government tribal relations body of work. • Convene an internal program advisory team to support a process of engagement and collaboration with sovereign tribes. • Buildand maintain close working relationships with regional and state governmental partners. • Build and maintain close working relationships with bureau staff across the city to create efficient avenues that advance program work and ensure outcomes are aligned with core city values. • Participate in the City of Portland's internal bureaus' tribal liaison convenings to inform and advise the liaisons on work related to the city's agreements with tribal nations. • Collaborate and coordinate closely with the urban native and indigenous community engagement work that will be separately located under the leadership of the city's Community Engagement Officer.
The Office of Government Relations is offering an optional Information Session for this position. Please see the "Additional Information" section below for more details on how to join. Questions?:Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter mailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
• Knowledge of sovereign Tribal matters, policies, and government-to-government relations. • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and court decisions relating to federal Indian policy, historic and cultural resources, treaties, natural resources, and tribal consultation including related laws and regulations. • Knowledge of local and regional Tribal issues and political landscape, and secondarily the intersectionality of urban Native issues. • Knowledge of intergovernmental affairs, community relations, and public affairs issues and challenges, relevant laws and regulations, and court decisions. • Ability to think critically, creatively, and proactively to identify City programs, operations, and policies that would benefit from tribal government involvement, as well as how enhanced Tribal relationships can benefit City goals. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials and their staff, the public, bureau leadership and staff, intergovernmental and other agency staff, and others encountered in the course of work. • Although this position works primarily to engage sovereign Tribal Nations as distinguished from the overall Urban Indigenous community--Ability to collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities; communicate cross culturally. • Training and Experience
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, or a related field; AND
Six (6) years' experience in legislative analysis or intergovernmental affairs; OR
Any equivalent education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities as stated in the above minimum qualifications.
Desired, but not required qualifications:
• Experience working with sovereign tribal governments and elected officials. • Experience managing communications in a political environment. • Ability to navigate sensitive political environments. • Knowledge of conflict resolution and coalition building.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between March 31, 2025 - April 21, 2025 Required Application Materials: • Cover letter. • Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Resume • Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) • Optional Application Materials: • If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. • Application Tips: • Your cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience. • E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. • Do not attach any additional documents. • Please note, that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. • You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
BOLI: Equal pay For Workers: State of OregonEvery worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 21, 2025 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 28, 2025 • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD • The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. • Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD Step 6: Start Date: TBD • A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION
To assist you in understanding this position, a one-hour online information session on the Tribal Government Relations Manager position will be offered at 2 p.m. on Friday, April. 11th, using Zoom. The Office of Government Relations and a Portland Bureau of Human Resources representative will share information about the position and the hiring process. Time will be reserved for a question-and-answer period. Prospective candidates may participate by phone or computer but are not required to use video or their full names to allow for anonymity. You are not required to attend to apply for this job.
If you need an interpreter or other accommodations to fully participate in this meeting, please contact Terrol Johnson at mailto:Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov by noon on Wednesday, April. 9th.
How to join:
Topic: Tribal Government Relations Program Manager Recruitment Information Session
Time: Apr 11, 2025, 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85273061491?pwd=phOaTKR45abU3YBXNQT9sE6aKvLW0U.1
Meeting ID: 852 7306 1491
Passcode: 511449
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• City of Portland Core Values • Recruitment Process - Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity • Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
Did you know? The City of Portland has https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a and offers https://www.portland.gov/bhr/eventshttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/events once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6121280
Full Time
Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III)
City of Portland
Salary: $117,956.80 - $168,708.80 Annually
Job Type: At Will
Job Number: 2025-00352
Location: 1221 SW 4th Ave, OR
Bureau: Office of Government Relations
Closing: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.Work Location: 1221 SW 4TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliationTo view current labor agreements, please visithttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.
The Office of Government Relations seeks to hire a Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III). Long before the city of Portland was incorporated, Native American and Indigenous people lived in thriving communities along the Columbia and Willamette rivers and throughout the surrounding geography. Now, the City of Portland seeks to address a history of harm to indigenous people, rebuild trust, repair relationships, and to create an inclusive, welcoming city for Tribal members and all Portland residents alike.
The position will lead city efforts to engage elected officials, city leaders, and program staff to coordinate, collaborate and consult with federally recognized sovereign Tribal governments. This will include establishing meaningful relationships to inform decision-making, honor treaty rights and cultural heritage, and improve outcomes for Tribal Nations and their members.
The work will advance the City's core values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility.
As the Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III), you will:
• Support city leadership and elected officials to establish government-to-government relationships with sovereign tribal nations. • Lead the facilitation of mutual agreements between the city and tribal nations to help inform decision-making, guide city programs, and/or align the city's internal policies, procedures, and practices to improve outcomes for tribal nations and their members. • Serve as the primary liaison for the City of Portland to support coordination and consistency in our relationships and effective program delivery related to tribal nations and their members. • Work with tribal nations in a listening role to learn tribal history, treaties, sovereignty, self-governance, protocols, customs, and traditions. • Assist tribal nations in educating and advising city leadership, elected officials, and city staff with information to support respectful and trusting relations with Tribal governments that honor cultural heritage. • Serve as a point of contact for outreach from tribal nations, with the intent being to support and facilitate tribal government consultation in ways that reduce barriers and create transparent and consistent communication. • Provide staff support to city elected officials and city leadership at key meetings, conferences, ceremonial events, and public hearings dealing with tribal affairs. • Provide information and talking points to city elected officials and city leadership for media inquiries and other external communications. • Identify opportunities for city leadership and elected officials in ways that inspire robust participation in the government-to-government tribal relations body of work. • Convene an internal program advisory team to support a process of engagement and collaboration with sovereign tribes. • Buildand maintain close working relationships with regional and state governmental partners. • Build and maintain close working relationships with bureau staff across the city to create efficient avenues that advance program work and ensure outcomes are aligned with core city values. • Participate in the City of Portland's internal bureaus' tribal liaison convenings to inform and advise the liaisons on work related to the city's agreements with tribal nations. • Collaborate and coordinate closely with the urban native and indigenous community engagement work that will be separately located under the leadership of the city's Community Engagement Officer.
The Office of Government Relations is offering an optional Information Session for this position. Please see the "Additional Information" section below for more details on how to join. Questions?:Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter mailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
• Knowledge of sovereign Tribal matters, policies, and government-to-government relations. • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and court decisions relating to federal Indian policy, historic and cultural resources, treaties, natural resources, and tribal consultation including related laws and regulations. • Knowledge of local and regional Tribal issues and political landscape, and secondarily the intersectionality of urban Native issues. • Knowledge of intergovernmental affairs, community relations, and public affairs issues and challenges, relevant laws and regulations, and court decisions. • Ability to think critically, creatively, and proactively to identify City programs, operations, and policies that would benefit from tribal government involvement, as well as how enhanced Tribal relationships can benefit City goals. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials and their staff, the public, bureau leadership and staff, intergovernmental and other agency staff, and others encountered in the course of work. • Although this position works primarily to engage sovereign Tribal Nations as distinguished from the overall Urban Indigenous community--Ability to collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities; communicate cross culturally. • Training and Experience
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, or a related field; AND
Six (6) years' experience in legislative analysis or intergovernmental affairs; OR
Any equivalent education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities as stated in the above minimum qualifications.
Desired, but not required qualifications:
• Experience working with sovereign tribal governments and elected officials. • Experience managing communications in a political environment. • Ability to navigate sensitive political environments. • Knowledge of conflict resolution and coalition building.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between March 31, 2025 - April 21, 2025 Required Application Materials: • Cover letter. • Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Resume • Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) • Optional Application Materials: • If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. • Application Tips: • Your cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience. • E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. • Do not attach any additional documents. • Please note, that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. • You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
BOLI: Equal pay For Workers: State of OregonEvery worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 21, 2025 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 28, 2025 • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD • The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. • Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD Step 6: Start Date: TBD • A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION
To assist you in understanding this position, a one-hour online information session on the Tribal Government Relations Manager position will be offered at 2 p.m. on Friday, April. 11th, using Zoom. The Office of Government Relations and a Portland Bureau of Human Resources representative will share information about the position and the hiring process. Time will be reserved for a question-and-answer period. Prospective candidates may participate by phone or computer but are not required to use video or their full names to allow for anonymity. You are not required to attend to apply for this job.
If you need an interpreter or other accommodations to fully participate in this meeting, please contact Terrol Johnson at mailto:Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov by noon on Wednesday, April. 9th.
How to join:
Topic: Tribal Government Relations Program Manager Recruitment Information Session
Time: Apr 11, 2025, 02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85273061491?pwd=phOaTKR45abU3YBXNQT9sE6aKvLW0U.1
Meeting ID: 852 7306 1491
Passcode: 511449
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One tap mobile
+17193594580,,85273061491#,,,,*511449# US
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https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• City of Portland Core Values • Recruitment Process - Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity • Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
Did you know? The City of Portland has https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a and offers https://www.portland.gov/bhr/eventshttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/events once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6121280
Fleet Electrification Coordinator (Coordinator III)
City of Portland
Salary: $97,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-01019
Location: OR 97217, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Fleet and Facilities
Closing: 10/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, full-time. This position is made possible thanks to funding from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) and is currently funded through 6/30/2029. Extensions beyond this period will depend on the continuation of grants or alternative funding sources.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am- 5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid; In-person work is to be conducted at 6800 N Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and respond to the supplemental questions.
About the Position: The Fleet Electrification Coordinator position is being established within CityFleet to support the accelerated transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and electric-powered off-road equipment, funded by a $28 million grant from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF), effective July 1, 2024. This role will focus on optimizing the siting, installation, and utilization of charging infrastructure for City-owned vehicles and equipment and promoting electric vehicle and equipment awareness and adoption including ensuring the timely procurement of electric vehicles to meet program goals. The coordinator will play a crucial role in managing the increased workload associated with this initiative, driving forward the Bureau of Fleet & Facilities' commitment to sustainable and innovative transportation solutions.
As a Fleet Electrification Coordinator, you will:
• Develop and maintain a master EV charging infrastructure development plan in collaboration with stakeholders, incorporating emergency and backup charging infrastructure. • Meet with bureau fleet coordinators to forecast EV charging demand over the next 10 years in order to right-size charging infrastructure on a site-by-site basis. • Coordinate the development of site-specific charger sharing/utilization plans in partnership with bureau stakeholders. • Collaborate closely with the City capital project manager, bureau fleet coordinators, EV Acquisition specialist, utility contacts, and contractors to ensure the successful deployment of EV charging infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment. • Engage EV end-users, fleet coordinators, bureau public information officers, and other stakeholders through online communications and in-person events to build awareness and support for EVs and charging infrastructure. • Collaborate with Fleet Transition team members to successfully document and track grant fund expenditures and contribute to applicable EV reporting metrics.
About the Bureau: CityFleet is a primary division of the Bureau of Fleet & Facilities (BFF). CityFleet administers a comprehensive fleet management program that fulfills the vehicle and equipment asset management needs of all City bureaus via cost-effective and dedicated personal service. CityFleet is responsible for managing the acquisition and maintenance of a highly diverse fleet of 3,600 assets valued at $115 million. In fiscal year 2024-25 CityFleet's annual operating budget is $40 million, and its annual asset acquisition budget is $42 million. CityFleet also provides fleet management services to Multnomah County and Portland Public Schools.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to fulfill a vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing racial and social justice. PCEF will rely on this position's high level of management experience, knowledge of climate change, and communication skills to help ensure the success of all PCEF programs. For more information on this innovative program, please visit thehttps://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position's duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. Topic: Meet & Greet: Fleet Electrification Coordinator Time: Oct 10, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83686968056 Questions? Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources mailto:Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Knowledge of foundational EV charging technologies and practices. • Experience analyzing complex or technical issues and problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending policies, strategies, and effective courses of action. • Experience in communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; preparing concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office managers and staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. • Ability to work with a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.
The Recruitment Process
Step 1: Apply online between September 30, 2024 - October 21, 2024 Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips:
• The City of Portland has https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a and offers https://www.portland.gov/bhr/eventshttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/events once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement. • Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. • Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. • You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. • Do not attach materials not requested. • All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 21, 2024
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and responses to the supplemental questions, weighted 100%. • Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 28, 2024
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): November
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: November
Step 6: Start Date: December
• Start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations • Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5687450
Full Time
Fleet Electrification Coordinator (Coordinator III)
City of Portland
Salary: $97,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-01019
Location: OR 97217, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Fleet and Facilities
Closing: 10/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, full-time. This position is made possible thanks to funding from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) and is currently funded through 6/30/2029. Extensions beyond this period will depend on the continuation of grants or alternative funding sources.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am- 5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid; In-person work is to be conducted at 6800 N Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and respond to the supplemental questions.
About the Position: The Fleet Electrification Coordinator position is being established within CityFleet to support the accelerated transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and electric-powered off-road equipment, funded by a $28 million grant from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF), effective July 1, 2024. This role will focus on optimizing the siting, installation, and utilization of charging infrastructure for City-owned vehicles and equipment and promoting electric vehicle and equipment awareness and adoption including ensuring the timely procurement of electric vehicles to meet program goals. The coordinator will play a crucial role in managing the increased workload associated with this initiative, driving forward the Bureau of Fleet & Facilities' commitment to sustainable and innovative transportation solutions.
As a Fleet Electrification Coordinator, you will:
• Develop and maintain a master EV charging infrastructure development plan in collaboration with stakeholders, incorporating emergency and backup charging infrastructure. • Meet with bureau fleet coordinators to forecast EV charging demand over the next 10 years in order to right-size charging infrastructure on a site-by-site basis. • Coordinate the development of site-specific charger sharing/utilization plans in partnership with bureau stakeholders. • Collaborate closely with the City capital project manager, bureau fleet coordinators, EV Acquisition specialist, utility contacts, and contractors to ensure the successful deployment of EV charging infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment. • Engage EV end-users, fleet coordinators, bureau public information officers, and other stakeholders through online communications and in-person events to build awareness and support for EVs and charging infrastructure. • Collaborate with Fleet Transition team members to successfully document and track grant fund expenditures and contribute to applicable EV reporting metrics.
About the Bureau: CityFleet is a primary division of the Bureau of Fleet & Facilities (BFF). CityFleet administers a comprehensive fleet management program that fulfills the vehicle and equipment asset management needs of all City bureaus via cost-effective and dedicated personal service. CityFleet is responsible for managing the acquisition and maintenance of a highly diverse fleet of 3,600 assets valued at $115 million. In fiscal year 2024-25 CityFleet's annual operating budget is $40 million, and its annual asset acquisition budget is $42 million. CityFleet also provides fleet management services to Multnomah County and Portland Public Schools.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to fulfill a vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing racial and social justice. PCEF will rely on this position's high level of management experience, knowledge of climate change, and communication skills to help ensure the success of all PCEF programs. For more information on this innovative program, please visit thehttps://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position's duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. Topic: Meet & Greet: Fleet Electrification Coordinator Time: Oct 10, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83686968056 Questions? Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources mailto:Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Knowledge of foundational EV charging technologies and practices. • Experience analyzing complex or technical issues and problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending policies, strategies, and effective courses of action. • Experience in communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; preparing concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office managers and staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. • Ability to work with a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.
The Recruitment Process
Step 1: Apply online between September 30, 2024 - October 21, 2024 Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips:
• The City of Portland has https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a and offers https://www.portland.gov/bhr/eventshttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/events once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement. • Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. • Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. • You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. • Do not attach materials not requested. • All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 21, 2024
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and responses to the supplemental questions, weighted 100%. • Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 28, 2024
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): November
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: November
Step 6: Start Date: December
• Start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations • Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5687450
Grants Senior Management Analyst/ Analyst II (Two Positions)
Valley Water
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01817-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Financial Planning and Management Services
Closing: 9/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Management Analyst II: $124,259.20 - $159,057.60 Annually Senior Management Analyst: $133,806.40 - $171,350.40 Annually
Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about driving impactful projects through grant funding? Valley Water is seeking to hire a dedicated Senior Management Analyst/ Management Analyst II to lead pre-award efforts within our Grants, Compliance, and Claims Management Unit. If you're looking for a role where you can collaborate across multiple teams and contribute to the success of vital water projects, this is the opportunity for you!
Overview: The Grants, Compliance, and Claims Management Unit with Valley Water is the centralized unit for seeking and managing grants brought in to help fund Valley Water projects. The pre-award side of work within the unit will be administered by this Senior Management Analyst, with support from a Management Analyst II, and oversight by the Grants Unit Manager.
Senior Management Analyst (SMA): Core components of the Senior Management Analysts work will include researching grant opportunities and writing grant applications; high levels of collaboration with project teams, grants liaisons in watersheds and water utility divisions, procurement, legal, government relations, capital improvement program, and communications; and tracking/reporting. The position will tie efforts into the two grant roadmaps (i.e. strategic funding plans), assist in preparing updates to the Board and staff via all employee communications, and aid in early compliance reviews (pre-agreement) to ensure Valley Water can meet grant terms and conditions. As a Senior, the position will help implement new grants management software on the pre-award side in coordination with the unit's compliance and claims staff, assist in updating standard operating procedures, and work with the Unit Manager to clearly define rationale for which grants to pursue.
Management Analyst II: Core components of the Management Analyst II's work will include assisting the SMA in researching grant opportunities and writing grant applications, coordinating with project teams, tracking and reporting grant-related information, assisting with compliance tracking for federal and state grant terms and conditions, and assisting with grant communications such as the bi-monthly Grants One Pager update for the Board of Directors and the Grants Action Team monthly meeting.
Our Commitment: Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
Key skills necessary for this position include:
• Grant writing/technical writing • Attention to detail • Time management • Project/program management • Knowledge of finance/budgeting • Knowledge of procurement/contracting • Software skills (Word, excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, DocuSign, financial management software) • Communications (we work with large teams across the agency as well as with granting agencies) • Ability to work independently and report out findings
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
• For Management Analyst II: Three (3) years of grant experience performing administrative, operational, management, or financial analysis of complex issues. • For Senior Management Analyst: Five (5) years of grant experience performing administrative, operational, management, or financial analysis of complex issues.
Ideal Skills and Abilities: Management Analyst II:
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. • Coordinate and participate in administrative, budgeting, and fiscal reporting activities. Independently identify, plan, and conduct management, financial, administrative, and operational studies. • Develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. • Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate assigned projects, programs, and activities. • Develop and maintain specialized computer software and databases for gathering and analyzing data. • Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and Valley Water policies and procedures. • Represent the unit/division and Valley Water in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
Senior Management Analyst: In addition to the qualifications for a Management Analyst II:
• Train, organize, assign, and review the work of assigned staff. • Analyze, identify options, and make recommendations for the solution of budgetary, procedural, and general management problems and program needs. • Prepare a variety of administrative, financial, statistical, and analytical reports. Recommend, gain stakeholder buy-in, and implement modifications to existing programs, projects, systems, policies, and procedures. • Collect, interpret, and evaluate highly complex and diverse information and data. • Manage ambiguity, quantitative or qualitative, to prepare clarity for decision-making. • Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. • Research, analyze, and review the project plan for assigned projects and determine workflow needs. • Research, analyze, and propose integration of legislative and regulatory matters into current area of responsibility. • Interact with political acumen with elected officials and executive staff. • Administer and monitor assigned contracts. • Use common desktop applications and software. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ideal Knowledge: Management Analyst II:
• Complex theories, principles, and practices of public administration as applied to operational unit and program administration. • Sources of information related to a broad range of Valley Water programs, projects, services, and administration. • Methods of quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate assigned projects, programs, and activities. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. • Principles of budget preparation, analysis, forecasting, and control.
Senior Management Analyst: In addition to the qualifications for Management Analyst II: Some Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, and responsibilities involved in leading the work of assigned staff. • Common desktop applications and software. • Principles of business writing and report preparation. Working Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of program development and administration. • Principles of budget preparation, analysis, forecasting and control. • Methods and techniques of contract administration.
Thorough Knowledge of:
• Theories, principles, and practices of public administration as applied to assigned unit or division. • Government agency programs such as, but not limited to, finance, budgeting, procurement, human resources, government relations, legal, water utility and watershed operations and management, and/or other related programs. • Methods and techniques used to analyze business processes and recommend solutions for existing problems. • Methods and techniques used to collect and analyze data and prepare reports based on findings.
Ideal Training and Education:Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification for Management Analyst II, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Managment%20Analyst%20I-II%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ To review the Classification Specification for Senior Management Analyst, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Management%20Analyst%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Grants, Compliance, and Claims Management Unit (Position Code 1110 & 68)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5605619
Full Time
Grants Senior Management Analyst/ Analyst II (Two Positions)
Valley Water
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01817-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Financial Planning and Management Services
Closing: 9/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Management Analyst II: $124,259.20 - $159,057.60 Annually Senior Management Analyst: $133,806.40 - $171,350.40 Annually
Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about driving impactful projects through grant funding? Valley Water is seeking to hire a dedicated Senior Management Analyst/ Management Analyst II to lead pre-award efforts within our Grants, Compliance, and Claims Management Unit. If you're looking for a role where you can collaborate across multiple teams and contribute to the success of vital water projects, this is the opportunity for you!
Overview: The Grants, Compliance, and Claims Management Unit with Valley Water is the centralized unit for seeking and managing grants brought in to help fund Valley Water projects. The pre-award side of work within the unit will be administered by this Senior Management Analyst, with support from a Management Analyst II, and oversight by the Grants Unit Manager.
Senior Management Analyst (SMA): Core components of the Senior Management Analysts work will include researching grant opportunities and writing grant applications; high levels of collaboration with project teams, grants liaisons in watersheds and water utility divisions, procurement, legal, government relations, capital improvement program, and communications; and tracking/reporting. The position will tie efforts into the two grant roadmaps (i.e. strategic funding plans), assist in preparing updates to the Board and staff via all employee communications, and aid in early compliance reviews (pre-agreement) to ensure Valley Water can meet grant terms and conditions. As a Senior, the position will help implement new grants management software on the pre-award side in coordination with the unit's compliance and claims staff, assist in updating standard operating procedures, and work with the Unit Manager to clearly define rationale for which grants to pursue.
Management Analyst II: Core components of the Management Analyst II's work will include assisting the SMA in researching grant opportunities and writing grant applications, coordinating with project teams, tracking and reporting grant-related information, assisting with compliance tracking for federal and state grant terms and conditions, and assisting with grant communications such as the bi-monthly Grants One Pager update for the Board of Directors and the Grants Action Team monthly meeting.
Our Commitment: Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
Key skills necessary for this position include:
• Grant writing/technical writing • Attention to detail • Time management • Project/program management • Knowledge of finance/budgeting • Knowledge of procurement/contracting • Software skills (Word, excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, DocuSign, financial management software) • Communications (we work with large teams across the agency as well as with granting agencies) • Ability to work independently and report out findings
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.
Ideal Experience:
• For Management Analyst II: Three (3) years of grant experience performing administrative, operational, management, or financial analysis of complex issues. • For Senior Management Analyst: Five (5) years of grant experience performing administrative, operational, management, or financial analysis of complex issues.
Ideal Skills and Abilities: Management Analyst II:
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. • Coordinate and participate in administrative, budgeting, and fiscal reporting activities. Independently identify, plan, and conduct management, financial, administrative, and operational studies. • Develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. • Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate assigned projects, programs, and activities. • Develop and maintain specialized computer software and databases for gathering and analyzing data. • Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written material, and Valley Water policies and procedures. • Represent the unit/division and Valley Water in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
Senior Management Analyst: In addition to the qualifications for a Management Analyst II:
• Train, organize, assign, and review the work of assigned staff. • Analyze, identify options, and make recommendations for the solution of budgetary, procedural, and general management problems and program needs. • Prepare a variety of administrative, financial, statistical, and analytical reports. Recommend, gain stakeholder buy-in, and implement modifications to existing programs, projects, systems, policies, and procedures. • Collect, interpret, and evaluate highly complex and diverse information and data. • Manage ambiguity, quantitative or qualitative, to prepare clarity for decision-making. • Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. • Research, analyze, and review the project plan for assigned projects and determine workflow needs. • Research, analyze, and propose integration of legislative and regulatory matters into current area of responsibility. • Interact with political acumen with elected officials and executive staff. • Administer and monitor assigned contracts. • Use common desktop applications and software. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ideal Knowledge: Management Analyst II:
• Complex theories, principles, and practices of public administration as applied to operational unit and program administration. • Sources of information related to a broad range of Valley Water programs, projects, services, and administration. • Methods of quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate assigned projects, programs, and activities. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. • Principles of budget preparation, analysis, forecasting, and control.
Senior Management Analyst: In addition to the qualifications for Management Analyst II: Some Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, and responsibilities involved in leading the work of assigned staff. • Common desktop applications and software. • Principles of business writing and report preparation. Working Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of program development and administration. • Principles of budget preparation, analysis, forecasting and control. • Methods and techniques of contract administration.
Thorough Knowledge of:
• Theories, principles, and practices of public administration as applied to assigned unit or division. • Government agency programs such as, but not limited to, finance, budgeting, procurement, human resources, government relations, legal, water utility and watershed operations and management, and/or other related programs. • Methods and techniques used to analyze business processes and recommend solutions for existing problems. • Methods and techniques used to collect and analyze data and prepare reports based on findings.
Ideal Training and Education:Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.
Required License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
To review the Classification Specification for Management Analyst II, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Managment%20Analyst%20I-II%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ To review the Classification Specification for Senior Management Analyst, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Senior%20Management%20Analyst%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Grants, Compliance, and Claims Management Unit (Position Code 1110 & 68)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite.
Selection Process
(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.
NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.
Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.
Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5605619
Manager, Benefits and Employee Relations
Kellogg Community College
Posting Information
External Posting Number: 20130537P
Position Number: PO.MGRBER.HR.24
Position Title: Manager, Benefits and Employee Relations
Position Type: Administration
Classification: Manager 1 - Administration
Department: Human Resources
Work Schedule
This regular, full-time, administrative position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended days as needed by the College.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following
See job duties below.
Position Summary
The position will be responsible for managing the College’s health and ancillary benefits. Work with the CHRO on annual strategies and bid process, managing day-to-day issues regarding benefit plans, invoice processing and coordinating the benefit advisory team’s annual institutional recommendations. Position provides data analysis and communicates benefit updates and changes to employees. As part of leave benefits management, coordinate FMLA processing and ADA accommodation requests. In addition, the position will be responsible for leveraging and coordinating vendor offerings and internal training resources while also facilitating sessions on professional development. Work with the CHRO and HR Director to manage projects and or participate in development of various HR programs as they arise. Serve as Title VII, IX, EEO, harassment, and employee relations investigator for the College.
In addition, the HR Manager will leverage and coordinate vendor offerings and internal training resources while also facilitating sessions on professional development. Working with the CHRO and HR Director, they will help develop and manage impactful projects and HR programs that shape our workplace and institutional culture.
Check us out! Elevate your HR career by being a driving force in engaging and meaningful work in a positive team environment.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by: • Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 – 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Associate’s degree in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND five or more (5+) years of related experience PLUS industry-specific certification (SHRM, CEBS, HRCI) OR Bachelor’s degree AND three or more (3+) years of related experience. 2. Demonstrated supervisory experience. 3. Three (3) or more years of demonstrated experience in human resources, employee benefits, employee relations, and/or other related field, with at least one (1+) of those years in benefits administration. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Preferred but not Required
1. Master’s degree or higher in human resources or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university. 2. SHRM or equivalent certification. 3. Experience with employee investigations.
Proposed Salary
According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 annual salary range for a Manager 1 position, $60,240 to $75,303 to start.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted – any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail hr@kellogg.edu.
Projected Hire Date:
External Posting Date: 06/11/2024
External Closing Date: 07/03/2024
External Closing Time: 9:00 a.m. EST
Internal Posting Date: 06/11/2024
Internal Closing Date: 07/03/2024
Job Duties
Essential Function: BENEFIT COORDINATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Description
• Manage College’s heath and ancillary benefits. • Work with CHRO on annual strategies and bid process: - Coordinate the employee advisory team. - Ensure alignment with external vendors. - Coordinate internal communication and changes related to benefit plan changes. • Work with HR staff to ensure effective benefit change and implementation processes are in place, including monitoring and effectiveness. • Proactively research, identify and propose ongoing improvements to benefit plans for employees as well as quality and program efficiency for the College. • Administer FMLA and ADA in compliance with current institutional, state and federal regulations, laws and policies, including medical accommodation requests. • Work with employees to support the interactive process and ensure compliance, equitable processes and communication that ensures employees’ rights are upheld. • Collaborate with facilities and information services as needed to provide ergonomic reviews and recommend appropriate interventions. • Work with Finance Director and payroll specialist to ensure the continued compliance with ACA, year-end reporting and regulatory requirements.
Essential Function: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
Description
• Conduct EEO, harassment or other labor investigations. • Serve as a Title IX and EEO Investigator. • Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and maintain files accordingly to documentation requirements. • Provide recommendations on training and development in these areas and ensure proactive communications to employees regarding rights and processes. • Help define collaborative processes and tools. • Work with Chief HR Officer, Title IX Coordinators, EDI Committee and Public Safety to identify and actively move employees’ understanding of equity. • Collaborate on programming, tactics and measures HR can utilize to support this College-wide effort.
Essential Function: DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING
Description
• Work with CHRO and HR Director to manage projects and or participate in development of various HR programs, as they arise. • Develop information and implement activities that optimize the impact on department environment. • Work with other HR staff, leaders and interested employee committees and organizations to ensure buy-in, participation and alignment with needs. • Ensure programs have measurement, tracking and improvement.
Essential Function: TALENT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Description
• Organize, plan and coordinate professional development programming for College employees, primarily for those performing non-instructional functions. • Work with CHRO and senior leadership to identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, success planning and annual performance evaluations. • Review and select training materials from a variety of vendors. • Deploy a variety of training methods. • Research opportunities for ongoing development.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * Please check the educational achievement and experience below that best describes your qualifications. • Associate degree or higher in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND five or more (5+) years of related experience PLUS industry-specific certification (SHRM, CEBS, HRCI). • Bachelor’s degree or higher in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND three or more (3+) years of related experience. • Neither option applies. 2. * Please briefly describe your experience related to benefits administration. (Open Ended Question)
3. * Please describe your experience in a professional supervisory role, including years and level of responsibility. (Open Ended Question)
4. * In which area(s) do you have technical working knowledge? • ADA/Accommodations • Benefits Administration • Collective Bargaining • Compensation • EEO • Employee Relations/Investigations • Employment/Labor Law • FMLA • HRIS • Title IX • Training and Development • None of the above 5. * How did you hear about this position? • Albion Recorder • Battle Creek Shopper • CareerBuilder • Chronicle of Higher Ed • Coldwater Daily Reporter • Glassdoor • Hastings Reminder • HigherEdJobs.com • Indeed • Inside Higher Ed • Internal Source • KCC Website • LinkedIn • Marshall Advisor • Michigan Works • Mlive • Other (please specify below) 6. If other, please specify (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
1. Professional Certification 2. Other Certifications 3. Other Document
Full Time
Manager, Benefits and Employee Relations
Kellogg Community College
Posting Information
External Posting Number: 20130537P
Position Number: PO.MGRBER.HR.24
Position Title: Manager, Benefits and Employee Relations
Position Type: Administration
Classification: Manager 1 - Administration
Department: Human Resources
Work Schedule
This regular, full-time, administrative position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended days as needed by the College.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following
See job duties below.
Position Summary
The position will be responsible for managing the College’s health and ancillary benefits. Work with the CHRO on annual strategies and bid process, managing day-to-day issues regarding benefit plans, invoice processing and coordinating the benefit advisory team’s annual institutional recommendations. Position provides data analysis and communicates benefit updates and changes to employees. As part of leave benefits management, coordinate FMLA processing and ADA accommodation requests. In addition, the position will be responsible for leveraging and coordinating vendor offerings and internal training resources while also facilitating sessions on professional development. Work with the CHRO and HR Director to manage projects and or participate in development of various HR programs as they arise. Serve as Title VII, IX, EEO, harassment, and employee relations investigator for the College.
In addition, the HR Manager will leverage and coordinate vendor offerings and internal training resources while also facilitating sessions on professional development. Working with the CHRO and HR Director, they will help develop and manage impactful projects and HR programs that shape our workplace and institutional culture.
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Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by: • Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; • Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; • Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and • Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 – 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Associate’s degree in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND five or more (5+) years of related experience PLUS industry-specific certification (SHRM, CEBS, HRCI) OR Bachelor’s degree AND three or more (3+) years of related experience. 2. Demonstrated supervisory experience. 3. Three (3) or more years of demonstrated experience in human resources, employee benefits, employee relations, and/or other related field, with at least one (1+) of those years in benefits administration. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Preferred but not Required
1. Master’s degree or higher in human resources or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university. 2. SHRM or equivalent certification. 3. Experience with employee investigations.
Proposed Salary
According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2024-2025 annual salary range for a Manager 1 position, $60,240 to $75,303 to start.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted – any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail hr@kellogg.edu.
Projected Hire Date:
External Posting Date: 06/11/2024
External Closing Date: 07/03/2024
External Closing Time: 9:00 a.m. EST
Internal Posting Date: 06/11/2024
Internal Closing Date: 07/03/2024
Job Duties
Essential Function: BENEFIT COORDINATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Description
• Manage College’s heath and ancillary benefits. • Work with CHRO on annual strategies and bid process: - Coordinate the employee advisory team. - Ensure alignment with external vendors. - Coordinate internal communication and changes related to benefit plan changes. • Work with HR staff to ensure effective benefit change and implementation processes are in place, including monitoring and effectiveness. • Proactively research, identify and propose ongoing improvements to benefit plans for employees as well as quality and program efficiency for the College. • Administer FMLA and ADA in compliance with current institutional, state and federal regulations, laws and policies, including medical accommodation requests. • Work with employees to support the interactive process and ensure compliance, equitable processes and communication that ensures employees’ rights are upheld. • Collaborate with facilities and information services as needed to provide ergonomic reviews and recommend appropriate interventions. • Work with Finance Director and payroll specialist to ensure the continued compliance with ACA, year-end reporting and regulatory requirements.
Essential Function: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
Description
• Conduct EEO, harassment or other labor investigations. • Serve as a Title IX and EEO Investigator. • Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and maintain files accordingly to documentation requirements. • Provide recommendations on training and development in these areas and ensure proactive communications to employees regarding rights and processes. • Help define collaborative processes and tools. • Work with Chief HR Officer, Title IX Coordinators, EDI Committee and Public Safety to identify and actively move employees’ understanding of equity. • Collaborate on programming, tactics and measures HR can utilize to support this College-wide effort.
Essential Function: DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING
Description
• Work with CHRO and HR Director to manage projects and or participate in development of various HR programs, as they arise. • Develop information and implement activities that optimize the impact on department environment. • Work with other HR staff, leaders and interested employee committees and organizations to ensure buy-in, participation and alignment with needs. • Ensure programs have measurement, tracking and improvement.
Essential Function: TALENT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Description
• Organize, plan and coordinate professional development programming for College employees, primarily for those performing non-instructional functions. • Work with CHRO and senior leadership to identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, success planning and annual performance evaluations. • Review and select training materials from a variety of vendors. • Deploy a variety of training methods. • Research opportunities for ongoing development.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * Please check the educational achievement and experience below that best describes your qualifications. • Associate degree or higher in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND five or more (5+) years of related experience PLUS industry-specific certification (SHRM, CEBS, HRCI). • Bachelor’s degree or higher in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND three or more (3+) years of related experience. • Neither option applies. 2. * Please briefly describe your experience related to benefits administration. (Open Ended Question)
3. * Please describe your experience in a professional supervisory role, including years and level of responsibility. (Open Ended Question)
4. * In which area(s) do you have technical working knowledge? • ADA/Accommodations • Benefits Administration • Collective Bargaining • Compensation • EEO • Employee Relations/Investigations • Employment/Labor Law • FMLA • HRIS • Title IX • Training and Development • None of the above 5. * How did you hear about this position? • Albion Recorder • Battle Creek Shopper • CareerBuilder • Chronicle of Higher Ed • Coldwater Daily Reporter • Glassdoor • Hastings Reminder • HigherEdJobs.com • Indeed • Inside Higher Ed • Internal Source • KCC Website • LinkedIn • Marshall Advisor • Michigan Works • Mlive • Other (please specify below) 6. If other, please specify (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
1. Professional Certification 2. Other Certifications 3. Other Document
Clean Energy Fund, Sr. Communications Strategist (Coordinator III - CPPW)
City of Portland
Salary: $94,390.40 - $122,636.80 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-00461
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 5/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, Full time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview.
Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. Current and future labor agreements can be viewed https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/documents/cop-2022-2025-collective-bargaining-agreement/download.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund are seeking a Senior Communication Strategist (Coordinator III) to lead and implement proactive public relations campaigns. This position will oversee the design and production of compelling materials including print collateral, media releases, reports, e-newsletters, online content, and interactive engagement tools. The Senior Communication Strategist will work closely with the BPS Communications Team in support of PCEF's communications needs.
This position is one of two PCEF Senior Communication Strategists and will serve as the PCEF storyteller. The successful applicant will have the essential role of sourcing emergent examples of community work and showcasing stories that illustrate the impact of the fund. Working closely with PCEF communications staff and the BPS Communications teams, the Senior Communication Strategist will also organize and execute marketing, materials production, and media relations activities with discretion and awareness of intergovernmental and community issues. As a Senior Communications Strategist, you will:
• Plan and Implement communications needs: Meet regularly with PCEF communications team, community partners, and supervisor to understand critical needs, project goals, and timelines. Develop and implement strategic communication plans that advance PCEF goals, including writing/editing press releases, coordinating media responses, drafting talking points and responding to ongoing communications needs. • Create and share compelling stories: Use creative and community-centered approaches to tell compelling stories of community-led work enabled by PCEF grants. Assess and utilize appropriate platforms to determine where stories should be told and amplified while increasing public awareness and highlighting achievements. • Work with local and national media: In close coordination with the BPS Communications Director, pitch stories of PCEF impact to local and national media, coordinate media responses, and develop public responses that explain positions in a timely manner. • Support community-engagement efforts: Support PCEF staff in developing and strengthening partnerships with community groups, businesses, and other public and private organizations. Coordinate with partners on storytelling and education in alignment with https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/about#toc-guiding-principles.
Ideal Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer and communicator with a passion for impactful storytelling using all forms of media. They should have a strong attention to detail and the ability to independently initiate and manage multiple projects at once. They should have a demonstrated track record with projects and a strong commitment to racial justice and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ideal qualities include being creative, organized, data centric, collaborative, professional, and inclusive.
PCEF and BPS value a diverse workforce and seek ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. Candidates of color, those who can speak a language other than English, and those with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Background As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to fulfill a vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing racial and social justice. More information about the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund can be found at https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. Tuesday, May 7th at 5:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84454937025Meeting ID: 844 5493 7025 Thursday, May 9th at 12:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88108756443 Meeting ID: 881 0875 6443 Please note, these information sessions will also cover the Clean Energy Fund Communications Strategist (2024-00462) recruitment. Questions? Jaclyn Snyder, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human Resourcesmailto:Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Experience with communications planning, communications project management, coordination of collateral production, digital-media management and editing a variety of content in a community-focused organization. • Experience developing and implementing culturally conscious and competent communications and outreach with an equity lens.. • Experience developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including collaborating with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making, and facilitating inclusive participation in programs and activities. • Experience in media relations, including developing and refining proactive and reactive messaging in a high-stakes situation. • Progressively responsible experience involving media relations, writing, editing, multimedia communications, and/or program marketing.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, May 6, 2024 - Monday, May 20, 2024 Required Application Materials: • Resume • Cover Letter • Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips: • Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. • Do not attach materials not requested. • All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 20, 2024 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
Step 3: Writing Sample Submission: Week of May 27, 2024 • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email with instructions to submit two writing samples:
• Sample news release. • A communications piece of your choice that you are proud of.
• Applicants will have one week to attach their writing samples to their application. • Each writing sample should be no more than two (2) pages. • Each writing sample should be in a Word or PDF document. No zipped files or links will be accepted.
*Please note, your writing sample will be reviewed during the interview process. Step 4: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of June 3, 2024 • Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and submitted their writing sample will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 5: Selection (Interview): June
• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 6: Offer of Employment: July
Step 7: Start Date: August • A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations • Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5237662
Full Time
Clean Energy Fund, Sr. Communications Strategist (Coordinator III - CPPW)
City of Portland
Salary: $94,390.40 - $122,636.80 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-00461
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 5/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, Full time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview.
Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. Current and future labor agreements can be viewed https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/documents/cop-2022-2025-collective-bargaining-agreement/download.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund are seeking a Senior Communication Strategist (Coordinator III) to lead and implement proactive public relations campaigns. This position will oversee the design and production of compelling materials including print collateral, media releases, reports, e-newsletters, online content, and interactive engagement tools. The Senior Communication Strategist will work closely with the BPS Communications Team in support of PCEF's communications needs.
This position is one of two PCEF Senior Communication Strategists and will serve as the PCEF storyteller. The successful applicant will have the essential role of sourcing emergent examples of community work and showcasing stories that illustrate the impact of the fund. Working closely with PCEF communications staff and the BPS Communications teams, the Senior Communication Strategist will also organize and execute marketing, materials production, and media relations activities with discretion and awareness of intergovernmental and community issues. As a Senior Communications Strategist, you will:
• Plan and Implement communications needs: Meet regularly with PCEF communications team, community partners, and supervisor to understand critical needs, project goals, and timelines. Develop and implement strategic communication plans that advance PCEF goals, including writing/editing press releases, coordinating media responses, drafting talking points and responding to ongoing communications needs. • Create and share compelling stories: Use creative and community-centered approaches to tell compelling stories of community-led work enabled by PCEF grants. Assess and utilize appropriate platforms to determine where stories should be told and amplified while increasing public awareness and highlighting achievements. • Work with local and national media: In close coordination with the BPS Communications Director, pitch stories of PCEF impact to local and national media, coordinate media responses, and develop public responses that explain positions in a timely manner. • Support community-engagement efforts: Support PCEF staff in developing and strengthening partnerships with community groups, businesses, and other public and private organizations. Coordinate with partners on storytelling and education in alignment with https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/about#toc-guiding-principles.
Ideal Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer and communicator with a passion for impactful storytelling using all forms of media. They should have a strong attention to detail and the ability to independently initiate and manage multiple projects at once. They should have a demonstrated track record with projects and a strong commitment to racial justice and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ideal qualities include being creative, organized, data centric, collaborative, professional, and inclusive.
PCEF and BPS value a diverse workforce and seek ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. Candidates of color, those who can speak a language other than English, and those with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Background As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to fulfill a vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing racial and social justice. More information about the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund can be found at https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. Tuesday, May 7th at 5:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84454937025Meeting ID: 844 5493 7025 Thursday, May 9th at 12:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88108756443 Meeting ID: 881 0875 6443 Please note, these information sessions will also cover the Clean Energy Fund Communications Strategist (2024-00462) recruitment. Questions? Jaclyn Snyder, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human Resourcesmailto:Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Experience with communications planning, communications project management, coordination of collateral production, digital-media management and editing a variety of content in a community-focused organization. • Experience developing and implementing culturally conscious and competent communications and outreach with an equity lens.. • Experience developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including collaborating with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making, and facilitating inclusive participation in programs and activities. • Experience in media relations, including developing and refining proactive and reactive messaging in a high-stakes situation. • Progressively responsible experience involving media relations, writing, editing, multimedia communications, and/or program marketing.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, May 6, 2024 - Monday, May 20, 2024 Required Application Materials: • Resume • Cover Letter • Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips: • Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. • Do not attach materials not requested. • All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 20, 2024 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
Step 3: Writing Sample Submission: Week of May 27, 2024 • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email with instructions to submit two writing samples:
• Sample news release. • A communications piece of your choice that you are proud of.
• Applicants will have one week to attach their writing samples to their application. • Each writing sample should be no more than two (2) pages. • Each writing sample should be in a Word or PDF document. No zipped files or links will be accepted.
*Please note, your writing sample will be reviewed during the interview process. Step 4: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of June 3, 2024 • Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and submitted their writing sample will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 5: Selection (Interview): June
• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 6: Offer of Employment: July
Step 7: Start Date: August • A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations • Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5237662
