Annual Salary Ranges:
Data Scientist I: $74,422-$115,357
Data Scientist II: $82,077-$127,234
First Review of Applications: September 19, 2025
Expected Start Date: October/November 2025
Description
Overview of the Data Science Department
The Data Science Department provides SANDAG member agencies, elected officials, other organizations, and the public with information and technical resources for regional planning, funding, and policymaking efforts. The department represents a broad range of expertise from land use and transportation modeling, applied social research, public safety, demographics, economics, and quality assurance. The information the department gathers, analyzes, produces, delivers, and maintains is essential to the success of SANDAG.
Overview of the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control Team
The Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team provides independent verification of data acquired or produced by SANDAG modeling, forecasting, analysis, mapping, and visualization efforts. In addition to conducting data verification steps, the team also develops and implements formalized policies and processes around data quality management.
Role
The Data Science Department is hiring a Data Scientist in the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team. Under supervision from the hiring manager, the position will support the development and implementation of quality control checks on datasets used and produced by teams across the agency to ensure quality and reliability.
Typical Qualifications
The minimum education, training, and experience include a bachelor’s degree with major course work in data science, computer science, management information systems, regional planning, geography, demography, economics, statistics, mathematics or a related field, and one to two years of professional experience in data analysis and programming.
Intermediate-advanced level programming experience in Python (and other object-oriented program languages) is critical.
Knowledge of design principles for relational database management systems; experience creating SQL queries, stored procedures, and data views; familiarity with MS SQL Server or other enterprise relational database systems.
Experience using geographic information system software such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS.
Experience using Business Intelligence/Information Sharing software (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) to create reports and dashboards.
Benefits
SANDAG offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information and apply. First review September 19, 2025. EOE.
Full Time
Annual Salary Ranges:
Data Scientist I: $74,422-$115,357
Data Scientist II: $82,077-$127,234
First Review of Applications: September 19, 2025
Expected Start Date: October/November 2025
Description
Overview of the Data Science Department
The Data Science Department provides SANDAG member agencies, elected officials, other organizations, and the public with information and technical resources for regional planning, funding, and policymaking efforts. The department represents a broad range of expertise from land use and transportation modeling, applied social research, public safety, demographics, economics, and quality assurance. The information the department gathers, analyzes, produces, delivers, and maintains is essential to the success of SANDAG.
Overview of the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control Team
The Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team provides independent verification of data acquired or produced by SANDAG modeling, forecasting, analysis, mapping, and visualization efforts. In addition to conducting data verification steps, the team also develops and implements formalized policies and processes around data quality management.
Role
The Data Science Department is hiring a Data Scientist in the Data Quality Assurance/Quality Control team. Under supervision from the hiring manager, the position will support the development and implementation of quality control checks on datasets used and produced by teams across the agency to ensure quality and reliability.
Typical Qualifications
The minimum education, training, and experience include a bachelor’s degree with major course work in data science, computer science, management information systems, regional planning, geography, demography, economics, statistics, mathematics or a related field, and one to two years of professional experience in data analysis and programming.
Intermediate-advanced level programming experience in Python (and other object-oriented program languages) is critical.
Knowledge of design principles for relational database management systems; experience creating SQL queries, stored procedures, and data views; familiarity with MS SQL Server or other enterprise relational database systems.
Experience using geographic information system software such as ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS.
Experience using Business Intelligence/Information Sharing software (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) to create reports and dashboards.
Benefits
SANDAG offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information and apply. First review September 19, 2025. EOE.
Public Safety Deputy City Administrator
City of Portland
Salary: $211,640.00 - $317,449.60 Annually
Job Type: At Will
Job Number: 2025-00559
Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Bureau: Public Safety Service Area
Closing: 7/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-time. This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an "At Will" position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to the City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and the Portland City Charter and Code.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Work hours will vary to meet business needs.
Work Location: Employee will report to the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, for in-person work.
Benefits: Please refer to our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits associated with this position.
Language Pay Premium: This position 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 cover letter, resume, and an equity statement.
About the Public Safety Service Area:
The Public Safety Service Area advances safety through collaborative prevention, response, and recovery. Along with traditional services like the Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire & Rescue, the Bureau of Emergency Communications, and the Bureau of Emergency Management, the service area includes Community Safety, which houses the Ceasefire program, the Office of Violence Prevention, the Safe Blocks Program, and Portland Street Response.
Service Area Priorities and Challenges:
Improve public safety response capabilities: This goal focuses on enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and appropriateness of our public safety responses. Through optimization, we aim to better serve the diverse needs of our community and ensure that every resident feels safe and protected.
Enhance collaboration internally, with partner agencies and the community: Fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership is crucial for creating a more integrated, efficient, and responsive system that better serves the diverse needs of Portland's residents. By enhancing collaboration, we aim to break down silos, improve communication and build trust.
Increase focus on the overall well-being of the public safety workforce and system: This goal includes fostering the physical, mental, and professional health of the workforce while modernizing technology, upgrading infrastructure, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
Strengthen prevention, recovery, and resilience capabilities: While public safety government services are traditionally associated with emergency response, overall safety involves a broad range of factors. Effective public safety systems must include upstream investment in prevention, support community resilience, and play an important role in recovery from emergencies. This goal further underscores that this vision cannot be achieved without strong community and interjurisdictional partnerships and networks.For more information, please visit? https://www.portland.gov/service-areas/public-safety
About the Public Safety Deputy City Administrator Position:
The City of Portland is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and transparent leader to serve as its Public Safety Deputy City Administrator (DCA). This is a rare opportunity to shape and implement public safety priorities grounded in racial equity, social justice, and community well-being.
Reporting directly to the City Administrator, the DCA will lead strategy, coordination, and communication across the Public Safety service area, including oversight of budgeting, personnel, operations, and risk management. This role requires a systems-level thinker who can drive citywide improvements in public safety outcomes and organizational performance.
The DCA will guide a high-performing leadership team and build strong partnerships across bureaus such as Police, Fire & Rescue, Emergency Communications, and Emergency Management, as well as with community organizations and regional stakeholders. This position plays a vital role in advancing public trust, accountability, and innovative safety solutions that center the needs of historically marginalized communities.
If you are a bold, equity-driven, and people-centered leader ready to help transform public safety in Portland, we invite you to bring your vision and leadership to this pivotal role.
As the Deputy City Administrator, you'll have the opportunity to:
Lead transformation efforts that challenge traditional approaches to public safety and drive outcomes grounded in community trust, equity, and resilience.
Guide strategic, systems-level planning across bureaus (Police, Fire & Rescue, 911, Emergency Management, and Community Safety) to align public safety services with City goals and ensure operational excellence and fiscal sustainability.
Develop clear strategies and accountability systems to support continuous improvement, organizational learning, and the delivery of effective, transparent public safety services.
Foster cross-sector collaboration by partnering with community organizations, labor unions, regional and intergovernmental agencies, and City leaders to break down silos and build a more connected public safety ecosystem.
Strengthen workforce and infrastructure wellbeing, including the physical and mental health of public safety personnel, modernization of technology and facilities, and investment in long-term financial resilience.
Center community voices and historically marginalized populations in public safety planning, resource allocation, and service delivery, while championing transparency, cultural responsiveness, and anti-racism.
Develop and oversee performance frameworks for evaluating effectiveness, budgeting, and resource use across public safety bureaus, supporting evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
Represent the Public Safety Service Area in public forums, high-stakes environments, and intergovernmental conversations-building credibility, trust, and strategic alignment across diverse audiences.
Essential Competencies for Success:
Collaborative Partnerships: Skilled in building and maintaining cross-sector and interjurisdictional relationships across public safety agencies and community organizations.
Community Engagement & Transparency: Strong communication skills with a focus on transparent decision-making, public outreach, and building trust with Portland's diverse communities.
Equity-Driven Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, cultural competency, and addressing systemic inequities in public safety through inclusive and just policies.
Executive Leadership & Accountability: Track record of effective leadership in large organizations with a focus on ethical governance, integrity, and accountability.
Local Government & Public Safety Knowledge: Deep understanding of public safety systems, including police, fire, 911, emergency management, and Portland's local context.
Operational & Fiscal Management: Proven experience in managing complex public sector operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal responsibility.
Strategic Vision & Policy Leadership: Ability to lead long-term planning and develop innovative, equity-centered public safety policies.
City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click https://www.portlandoregon.gov/BHR/article/765248.
Why Work at the City of Portland?
Portland is Oregon's largest city, home to more than 630,000 residents and serving a dynamic metro region of over 2 million people. Renowned for its progressive values, environmental stewardship, and vibrant neighborhoods, Portland consistently ranks among the most livable and sustainable cities in the world. With a strong foundation in urban planning, multimodal transportation, and access to natural beauty, the city offers an exceptional quality of life for leaders who are passionate about public service and community-centered governance.
Portland values innovation, collaboration, and equitable leadership that reflects and serves its diverse communities. As a key member of the City's executive team, the Public Safety Deputy City Administrator will help guide the future of Portland's public safety systems-including police, fire, 911, and emergency management-through a strategic and administrative lens. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative work rooted in trust-building, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and social equity. The City is seeking a thoughtful, diplomatic, and politically astute leader who can foster strong partnerships, support systemic reform, and help shape an accountable and inclusive approach to public safety in Portland.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
We'll be talking about the position's duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, reviewing the announcement, discussing how to apply, and answering any questions you may have about the position.
Date and time to be announced soon-stay tuned!
Questions? Please contact:
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human Resourcesmailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
Experience in senior leadership roles, managing complex public sector initiatives with a strong emphasis on budget development and oversight, including securing new revenue sources and ensuring fiscal responsibility in public safety.
Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community leaders, elected officials, labor unions, and intergovernmental partners, while fostering collaboration and ensuring inclusive participation in decision-making processes that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, and community trust.
Knowledge of municipal policy development, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure alignment with City priorities in public safety.
Ability to represent the City in a variety of settings, with strong public speaking, strategic communication, and the capacity to engage diverse communities with cultural understanding, empathy, and transparency.
Experience managing and leading high-level administrative functions, including overseeing complex operations, developing strategic plans, and ensuring the successful implementation of citywide goals while maintaining focus on equity, organizational accountability, and fiscal sustainability.
Ability to lead public safety system innovation, including understanding of emerging models for community safety, familiarity with police, fire, 911, and unarmed crisis response systems, and capacity to challenge traditional frameworks in pursuit of equitable, community-centered outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in public administration, public policy, law, criminal justice, emergency management, or a related field
7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in the public sector, with a minimum of 5 years at an executive or senior management level overseeing public safety-related functions (e.g., police, fire, emergency management, 911 systems, or community safety initiatives).
Experience working in cities with strong community engagement traditions and complex governmental structures, ideally similar in size and scope to Portland.
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Executive Leadership or Public Safety Leadership program credentials from ICMA, FEMA, etc.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, June 9, 2025 and Monday, July 7, 2025 Required Application Materials:
Resume
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 are able to 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.
Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Equity Statement
In addition to providing a cover letter/resume, please submit a separate equity statement outlining your commitment and track record to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experiences may include, but are not limited to the following:
Lived experience as a member of an underrepresented group.
Experience living, working, and meaningfully interacting with individuals with a variety of identities.
Track record of instilling equity and inclusion within operations.
If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this position.
Equity Commitment:
For those applicants who meet the qualifications of this position, in accordance with the adoption of the Charles Jordan Standard and the City of Portland's commitment to equity, the highest qualified minority candidate, highest qualified woman, and highest qualified candidate who identifies as a person with a disability will be included in the final interview process. To be considered under the Charles Jordan Standard, we will be asking applicants who meet the qualifications for this position to include information identifying their status as a minority, woman, and/or identification as an individual with a disability in the required equity statement.
Please see the https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/564587 for more information
Optional Application Materials:
Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3rd, 2025, if you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments. If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
Application Tips:
Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect 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.
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.
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.
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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of July 7, 2025
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. 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 July 7, 2025
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): July & August 2025
The hiring bureau will review applications, select candidates to interview, and conduct interviews.
There are likely multiple rounds of interviews for this position.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: August 2025
Step 6: Start Date: September 2025
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/6300267
Full Time
Public Safety Deputy City Administrator
City of Portland
Salary: $211,640.00 - $317,449.60 Annually
Job Type: At Will
Job Number: 2025-00559
Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Bureau: Public Safety Service Area
Closing: 7/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-time. This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an "At Will" position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to the City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and the Portland City Charter and Code.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Work hours will vary to meet business needs.
Work Location: Employee will report to the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, for in-person work.
Benefits: Please refer to our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits associated with this position.
Language Pay Premium: This position 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 cover letter, resume, and an equity statement.
About the Public Safety Service Area:
The Public Safety Service Area advances safety through collaborative prevention, response, and recovery. Along with traditional services like the Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire & Rescue, the Bureau of Emergency Communications, and the Bureau of Emergency Management, the service area includes Community Safety, which houses the Ceasefire program, the Office of Violence Prevention, the Safe Blocks Program, and Portland Street Response.
Service Area Priorities and Challenges:
Improve public safety response capabilities: This goal focuses on enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and appropriateness of our public safety responses. Through optimization, we aim to better serve the diverse needs of our community and ensure that every resident feels safe and protected.
Enhance collaboration internally, with partner agencies and the community: Fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership is crucial for creating a more integrated, efficient, and responsive system that better serves the diverse needs of Portland's residents. By enhancing collaboration, we aim to break down silos, improve communication and build trust.
Increase focus on the overall well-being of the public safety workforce and system: This goal includes fostering the physical, mental, and professional health of the workforce while modernizing technology, upgrading infrastructure, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
Strengthen prevention, recovery, and resilience capabilities: While public safety government services are traditionally associated with emergency response, overall safety involves a broad range of factors. Effective public safety systems must include upstream investment in prevention, support community resilience, and play an important role in recovery from emergencies. This goal further underscores that this vision cannot be achieved without strong community and interjurisdictional partnerships and networks.For more information, please visit? https://www.portland.gov/service-areas/public-safety
About the Public Safety Deputy City Administrator Position:
The City of Portland is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and transparent leader to serve as its Public Safety Deputy City Administrator (DCA). This is a rare opportunity to shape and implement public safety priorities grounded in racial equity, social justice, and community well-being.
Reporting directly to the City Administrator, the DCA will lead strategy, coordination, and communication across the Public Safety service area, including oversight of budgeting, personnel, operations, and risk management. This role requires a systems-level thinker who can drive citywide improvements in public safety outcomes and organizational performance.
The DCA will guide a high-performing leadership team and build strong partnerships across bureaus such as Police, Fire & Rescue, Emergency Communications, and Emergency Management, as well as with community organizations and regional stakeholders. This position plays a vital role in advancing public trust, accountability, and innovative safety solutions that center the needs of historically marginalized communities.
If you are a bold, equity-driven, and people-centered leader ready to help transform public safety in Portland, we invite you to bring your vision and leadership to this pivotal role.
As the Deputy City Administrator, you'll have the opportunity to:
Lead transformation efforts that challenge traditional approaches to public safety and drive outcomes grounded in community trust, equity, and resilience.
Guide strategic, systems-level planning across bureaus (Police, Fire & Rescue, 911, Emergency Management, and Community Safety) to align public safety services with City goals and ensure operational excellence and fiscal sustainability.
Develop clear strategies and accountability systems to support continuous improvement, organizational learning, and the delivery of effective, transparent public safety services.
Foster cross-sector collaboration by partnering with community organizations, labor unions, regional and intergovernmental agencies, and City leaders to break down silos and build a more connected public safety ecosystem.
Strengthen workforce and infrastructure wellbeing, including the physical and mental health of public safety personnel, modernization of technology and facilities, and investment in long-term financial resilience.
Center community voices and historically marginalized populations in public safety planning, resource allocation, and service delivery, while championing transparency, cultural responsiveness, and anti-racism.
Develop and oversee performance frameworks for evaluating effectiveness, budgeting, and resource use across public safety bureaus, supporting evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
Represent the Public Safety Service Area in public forums, high-stakes environments, and intergovernmental conversations-building credibility, trust, and strategic alignment across diverse audiences.
Essential Competencies for Success:
Collaborative Partnerships: Skilled in building and maintaining cross-sector and interjurisdictional relationships across public safety agencies and community organizations.
Community Engagement & Transparency: Strong communication skills with a focus on transparent decision-making, public outreach, and building trust with Portland's diverse communities.
Equity-Driven Leadership: Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, cultural competency, and addressing systemic inequities in public safety through inclusive and just policies.
Executive Leadership & Accountability: Track record of effective leadership in large organizations with a focus on ethical governance, integrity, and accountability.
Local Government & Public Safety Knowledge: Deep understanding of public safety systems, including police, fire, 911, emergency management, and Portland's local context.
Operational & Fiscal Management: Proven experience in managing complex public sector operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal responsibility.
Strategic Vision & Policy Leadership: Ability to lead long-term planning and develop innovative, equity-centered public safety policies.
City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click https://www.portlandoregon.gov/BHR/article/765248.
Why Work at the City of Portland?
Portland is Oregon's largest city, home to more than 630,000 residents and serving a dynamic metro region of over 2 million people. Renowned for its progressive values, environmental stewardship, and vibrant neighborhoods, Portland consistently ranks among the most livable and sustainable cities in the world. With a strong foundation in urban planning, multimodal transportation, and access to natural beauty, the city offers an exceptional quality of life for leaders who are passionate about public service and community-centered governance.
Portland values innovation, collaboration, and equitable leadership that reflects and serves its diverse communities. As a key member of the City's executive team, the Public Safety Deputy City Administrator will help guide the future of Portland's public safety systems-including police, fire, 911, and emergency management-through a strategic and administrative lens. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative work rooted in trust-building, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and social equity. The City is seeking a thoughtful, diplomatic, and politically astute leader who can foster strong partnerships, support systemic reform, and help shape an accountable and inclusive approach to public safety in Portland.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
We'll be talking about the position's duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, reviewing the announcement, discussing how to apply, and answering any questions you may have about the position.
Date and time to be announced soon-stay tuned!
Questions? Please contact:
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human Resourcesmailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
Experience in senior leadership roles, managing complex public sector initiatives with a strong emphasis on budget development and oversight, including securing new revenue sources and ensuring fiscal responsibility in public safety.
Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community leaders, elected officials, labor unions, and intergovernmental partners, while fostering collaboration and ensuring inclusive participation in decision-making processes that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, and community trust.
Knowledge of municipal policy development, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure alignment with City priorities in public safety.
Ability to represent the City in a variety of settings, with strong public speaking, strategic communication, and the capacity to engage diverse communities with cultural understanding, empathy, and transparency.
Experience managing and leading high-level administrative functions, including overseeing complex operations, developing strategic plans, and ensuring the successful implementation of citywide goals while maintaining focus on equity, organizational accountability, and fiscal sustainability.
Ability to lead public safety system innovation, including understanding of emerging models for community safety, familiarity with police, fire, 911, and unarmed crisis response systems, and capacity to challenge traditional frameworks in pursuit of equitable, community-centered outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in public administration, public policy, law, criminal justice, emergency management, or a related field
7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in the public sector, with a minimum of 5 years at an executive or senior management level overseeing public safety-related functions (e.g., police, fire, emergency management, 911 systems, or community safety initiatives).
Experience working in cities with strong community engagement traditions and complex governmental structures, ideally similar in size and scope to Portland.
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Executive Leadership or Public Safety Leadership program credentials from ICMA, FEMA, etc.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, June 9, 2025 and Monday, July 7, 2025 Required Application Materials:
Resume
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 are able to 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.
Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Equity Statement
In addition to providing a cover letter/resume, please submit a separate equity statement outlining your commitment and track record to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experiences may include, but are not limited to the following:
Lived experience as a member of an underrepresented group.
Experience living, working, and meaningfully interacting with individuals with a variety of identities.
Track record of instilling equity and inclusion within operations.
If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this position.
Equity Commitment:
For those applicants who meet the qualifications of this position, in accordance with the adoption of the Charles Jordan Standard and the City of Portland's commitment to equity, the highest qualified minority candidate, highest qualified woman, and highest qualified candidate who identifies as a person with a disability will be included in the final interview process. To be considered under the Charles Jordan Standard, we will be asking applicants who meet the qualifications for this position to include information identifying their status as a minority, woman, and/or identification as an individual with a disability in the required equity statement.
Please see the https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/564587 for more information
Optional Application Materials:
Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3rd, 2025, if you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments. If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
Application Tips:
Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect 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.
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.
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.
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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of July 7, 2025
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. 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 July 7, 2025
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): July & August 2025
The hiring bureau will review applications, select candidates to interview, and conduct interviews.
There are likely multiple rounds of interviews for this position.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: August 2025
Step 6: Start Date: September 2025
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/6300267
Clean Energy Fund, Financial Analyst I - CPPW
City of Portland
Salary: $83,220.80 - $118,768.00 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00463
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will 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://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
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. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) in the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage grants and contracts awarded for projects and programs across the program's funding areas, including regenerative agriculture, green infrastructure, and contractor development, clean energy, and planning. This role will be responsible for maintaining budgets for PCEF grant programs, managing invoicing and billing processes, and providing accurate and timely reporting. In addition, this role will serve as the primary point of contact for staff for all budgeting, monitoring, and reporting for administrative-related expenses. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of government accounting, and a background in supporting historically underserved organizations or populations.
As a Financial Analyst, you will:
• Budget, monitor, and report program-level financial activity for PCEF Administration and specific grant/program portfolios such as the Mini-grant program, Capacity Building, and the BPS Climate Team
• Lead administrative and some grant/program-level reporting and metrics
• Manage internal billing and invoice processing for grantees and programs
• Process the City Climate project's monthly invoicing and cash transfer approvals
• Reconcile administrative IAs, overhead billings, and cash transfers
• Direct advance recovery processing for external grantees
• Run internal administrative functions for the PCEF finance team
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end related reports
• Support year-end and monthly closing-related activities
As a person, you are:
• Flexible and Adaptable: You can prioritize competing work demands fluidly and consistently. You have strong organizational skills and can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts, tools, and strategies to guide and inform your work. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive settings and values.
• Analytical and critical thinker: Able to critically analyze and evaluate data. Capable of challenging preconceived notions, problem-solving and guiding the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to promote workforce and contractor equity. Able to translate insights into actionable recommendations for program improvement.
• Effective Communicator: A skilled communicator who excels in articulating complex concepts clearly and persuasively, fostering open dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proficient in representing PCEF internally, delivering presentations, and sharing insights to advance workforce and contractor equity goals.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city's most urgent challenges.
PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural, and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy,y and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.
PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information, visit the PCEF https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:
BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy, and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks 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 often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
mailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications arerequiredfor this position:
• Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstration of a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities.
• Experience furthering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace and respectful working relationships with public agency officials or representatives of community-based organizations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
• Experience and fluency with SAP and other software, databases, and technology platforms used for documentation, workflow, and financial management.
• Ability to analyze and identify financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational problems and issues; evaluate alternatives; provide sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial, treasury, debt, banking, and other reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, budgetary, and financial data; communicate complex analytical topics to non-financial audiences.
Although not required, you may have:
• Ability to learn Oregon's Local Budget Law; local government and PCEF fiscal policies, procedures, administrative rules, and compliance guidelines; relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions.
• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders. This position is eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online betweenMonday, April 28,2025 and Monday, May 12, 2025
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request 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. • 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. • 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. • 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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 12, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and 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 May 19, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): June
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: June
Step 6: Start Date: July
• 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/6184965
Full Time
Clean Energy Fund, Financial Analyst I - CPPW
City of Portland
Salary: $83,220.80 - $118,768.00 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00463
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will 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://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
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. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) in the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage grants and contracts awarded for projects and programs across the program's funding areas, including regenerative agriculture, green infrastructure, and contractor development, clean energy, and planning. This role will be responsible for maintaining budgets for PCEF grant programs, managing invoicing and billing processes, and providing accurate and timely reporting. In addition, this role will serve as the primary point of contact for staff for all budgeting, monitoring, and reporting for administrative-related expenses. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of government accounting, and a background in supporting historically underserved organizations or populations.
As a Financial Analyst, you will:
• Budget, monitor, and report program-level financial activity for PCEF Administration and specific grant/program portfolios such as the Mini-grant program, Capacity Building, and the BPS Climate Team
• Lead administrative and some grant/program-level reporting and metrics
• Manage internal billing and invoice processing for grantees and programs
• Process the City Climate project's monthly invoicing and cash transfer approvals
• Reconcile administrative IAs, overhead billings, and cash transfers
• Direct advance recovery processing for external grantees
• Run internal administrative functions for the PCEF finance team
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end related reports
• Support year-end and monthly closing-related activities
As a person, you are:
• Flexible and Adaptable: You can prioritize competing work demands fluidly and consistently. You have strong organizational skills and can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts, tools, and strategies to guide and inform your work. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive settings and values.
• Analytical and critical thinker: Able to critically analyze and evaluate data. Capable of challenging preconceived notions, problem-solving and guiding the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to promote workforce and contractor equity. Able to translate insights into actionable recommendations for program improvement.
• Effective Communicator: A skilled communicator who excels in articulating complex concepts clearly and persuasively, fostering open dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proficient in representing PCEF internally, delivering presentations, and sharing insights to advance workforce and contractor equity goals.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city's most urgent challenges.
PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural, and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy,y and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.
PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information, visit the PCEF https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:
BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy, and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks 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 often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
mailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications arerequiredfor this position:
• Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstration of a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities.
• Experience furthering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace and respectful working relationships with public agency officials or representatives of community-based organizations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
• Experience and fluency with SAP and other software, databases, and technology platforms used for documentation, workflow, and financial management.
• Ability to analyze and identify financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational problems and issues; evaluate alternatives; provide sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial, treasury, debt, banking, and other reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, budgetary, and financial data; communicate complex analytical topics to non-financial audiences.
Although not required, you may have:
• Ability to learn Oregon's Local Budget Law; local government and PCEF fiscal policies, procedures, administrative rules, and compliance guidelines; relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions.
• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders. This position is eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online betweenMonday, April 28,2025 and Monday, May 12, 2025
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request 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. • 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. • 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. • 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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 12, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and 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 May 19, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): June
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: June
Step 6: Start Date: July
• 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/6184965
Annual Salary Range: $96,824.00 - $157,602.00 First Review of Applications: April 27, 2025 Expected Start Date: June/July 2025
Overview of the Department
The Mega Projects, Border and Goods Movement Department focuses on delivering complex infrastructure and technology projects in the San Diego region, as well as delivering projects that focus on goods movement and border connectivity. Some of these projects include the SR 11/Otay Mesa East Port of Entry (OME POE), the LOSSAN Rail Realignment, the Harbor Drive 2.0/Vesta Street Bridge, and the Back Office System.
Role
Under the direction of the Goods Movement Delivery Program Manager, the Senior Project Manager, Goods Movement will manage the implementation of the Goods Movement Program related to port (land, sea, and air), highway, and rail projects. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Senior Project Manager will focus on managing specific goods movement projects, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
This position will be filled as a Senior Regional Planner or Senior Engineer, depending on experience.
Typical Qualifications
The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications for the Senior Regional Planner include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in urban, regional, transportation or environmental planning, geography, business, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
At least five years of increasingly responsible, professional regional, transportation, or environmental planning experience, including some lead or supervisory experience, along with project management experience.
Proven experience managing projects, ensuring alignment with program objectives, timelines, and budgets, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on schedule and within financial constraints. Preference for managing goods movement projects.
Strong background in coordinating technical activities related to project development, including planning, design, environmental clearance, permitting, and construction contract award, in compliance with relevant regulations.
Experience and Qualifications if Filled as a Senior Engineer
The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in civil, structural, or transportation engineering or a related field.
At least five years of increasingly responsible, professional engineering experience, including some lead or supervisory experience, and project management experience.
Possession of Professional Engineer Registration in the State of California.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review April 27, 2025. EOE.
Full-time
Annual Salary Range: $96,824.00 - $157,602.00 First Review of Applications: April 27, 2025 Expected Start Date: June/July 2025
Overview of the Department
The Mega Projects, Border and Goods Movement Department focuses on delivering complex infrastructure and technology projects in the San Diego region, as well as delivering projects that focus on goods movement and border connectivity. Some of these projects include the SR 11/Otay Mesa East Port of Entry (OME POE), the LOSSAN Rail Realignment, the Harbor Drive 2.0/Vesta Street Bridge, and the Back Office System.
Role
Under the direction of the Goods Movement Delivery Program Manager, the Senior Project Manager, Goods Movement will manage the implementation of the Goods Movement Program related to port (land, sea, and air), highway, and rail projects. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Senior Project Manager will focus on managing specific goods movement projects, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
This position will be filled as a Senior Regional Planner or Senior Engineer, depending on experience.
Typical Qualifications
The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications for the Senior Regional Planner include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in urban, regional, transportation or environmental planning, geography, business, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
At least five years of increasingly responsible, professional regional, transportation, or environmental planning experience, including some lead or supervisory experience, along with project management experience.
Proven experience managing projects, ensuring alignment with program objectives, timelines, and budgets, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on schedule and within financial constraints. Preference for managing goods movement projects.
Strong background in coordinating technical activities related to project development, including planning, design, environmental clearance, permitting, and construction contract award, in compliance with relevant regulations.
Experience and Qualifications if Filled as a Senior Engineer
The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in civil, structural, or transportation engineering or a related field.
At least five years of increasingly responsible, professional engineering experience, including some lead or supervisory experience, and project management experience.
Possession of Professional Engineer Registration in the State of California.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review April 27, 2025. EOE.
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
Gainesville, FL
Minimum Qualifications DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS) - ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, human resources management, industrial psychology, labor/industrial relations, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources management experience of which two (2) years must be supervisory and must include negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions. Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for five professional references by May 7, 2025. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Dele Lowman, MGT Senior Consultant, at (847) 380-3240 x 141. For more information about the vacancy and Alachua County, please click link: Alachua County HR Director brochure The ideal candidate is a collaborative, outcome-focused leader with strong management competencies. While broad knowledge of personnel management is a necessity, this position is well suited for a rising human resources professional for whom a department director role is the next step in their career. Candidates with prior local government experience and experience working with public sector labor unions will receive highest consideration. The hiring range for the position is $100,000-$120,000, and the county has a flexible hybrid and remote work policy. Alachua County offers a robust and progressive benefits package, including an Employee Health & Wellness Center which provides services to employees, retirees, and dependents enrolled in the county’s health insurance plan. Services include primary care, urgent care, and wellness services at no cost. Position Summary DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Alachua County, Florida (pop. 289,900) seeks a talented human resources leader to serve as its next Director of Human Resources. The Director manages personnel services for a workforce where 22% of employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements. As such, the Director also serves as the chief labor negotiator with the county’s two collective bargaining units. The successful candidate will possess comprehensive human resource management experience and be comfortable leading a hybrid and remote workforce. Alachua County’s principal city is Gainesville, which is best known for the University of Florida and the NCAA Division I Florida Gators football team. The county also offers natural springs, historical districts, and a vibrant arts and culture scene. It is located in North Central Florida, two hours south of the state capital, two hours north of Orlando, and one hour southwest of Jacksonville. The county is easily accessible via Interstate 75, and the Gainesville Regional Airport offers daily flights to major cities including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Miami. The county has a FY2025 budget of $866.9M and approximately 1,200 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions under the County Manager’s purview. The Human Resources Department has a budget of $2.5M and 14 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. In addition to serving the departments under the purview of the Board of County Commissioners, the HR Department also provides personnel services to the Supervisor of Elections, the Alachua County Library District, and the Gainesville/Alachua County Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO). Major priorities for the incoming Director will include the completion of a countywide classification and compensation study and the implementation of a new HRIS, both of which are starting imminently. All employees participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with a required 3% contribution which the county matches. Employees can elect the FRS Investment Plan with a one-year vesting schedule or the FRS Pension Plan with an eight-year vesting schedule. The county also offers elective Deferred Compensation (457) and ROTH IRA plans. Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for five professional references by May 7, 2025. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Dele Lowman, MGT Senior Consultant, at (847) 380-3240 x 141. The State of Florida has strong public record laws. Candidates are advised to be aware that all aspects of this recruitment are open to public records requests throughout the process. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS) - ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, human resources management, industrial psychology, labor/industrial relations, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources management experience of which two (2) years must be supervisory and must include negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions. Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for five professional references by May 7, 2025. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Dele Lowman, MGT Senior Consultant, at (847) 380-3240 x 141. For more information about the vacancy and Alachua County, please click link: Alachua County HR Director brochure The ideal candidate is a collaborative, outcome-focused leader with strong management competencies. While broad knowledge of personnel management is a necessity, this position is well suited for a rising human resources professional for whom a department director role is the next step in their career. Candidates with prior local government experience and experience working with public sector labor unions will receive highest consideration. The hiring range for the position is $100,000-$120,000, and the county has a flexible hybrid and remote work policy. Alachua County offers a robust and progressive benefits package, including an Employee Health & Wellness Center which provides services to employees, retirees, and dependents enrolled in the county’s health insurance plan. Services include primary care, urgent care, and wellness services at no cost. Position Summary DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Alachua County, Florida (pop. 289,900) seeks a talented human resources leader to serve as its next Director of Human Resources. The Director manages personnel services for a workforce where 22% of employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements. As such, the Director also serves as the chief labor negotiator with the county’s two collective bargaining units. The successful candidate will possess comprehensive human resource management experience and be comfortable leading a hybrid and remote workforce. Alachua County’s principal city is Gainesville, which is best known for the University of Florida and the NCAA Division I Florida Gators football team. The county also offers natural springs, historical districts, and a vibrant arts and culture scene. It is located in North Central Florida, two hours south of the state capital, two hours north of Orlando, and one hour southwest of Jacksonville. The county is easily accessible via Interstate 75, and the Gainesville Regional Airport offers daily flights to major cities including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Miami. The county has a FY2025 budget of $866.9M and approximately 1,200 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions under the County Manager’s purview. The Human Resources Department has a budget of $2.5M and 14 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. In addition to serving the departments under the purview of the Board of County Commissioners, the HR Department also provides personnel services to the Supervisor of Elections, the Alachua County Library District, and the Gainesville/Alachua County Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO). Major priorities for the incoming Director will include the completion of a countywide classification and compensation study and the implementation of a new HRIS, both of which are starting imminently. All employees participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with a required 3% contribution which the county matches. Employees can elect the FRS Investment Plan with a one-year vesting schedule or the FRS Pension Plan with an eight-year vesting schedule. The county also offers elective Deferred Compensation (457) and ROTH IRA plans. Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for five professional references by May 7, 2025. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Dele Lowman, MGT Senior Consultant, at (847) 380-3240 x 141. The State of Florida has strong public record laws. Candidates are advised to be aware that all aspects of this recruitment are open to public records requests throughout the process. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
Clean Energy Fund, Workforce Policy Coordinator (Coordinator III - CPPW)
City of Portland
Salary: $97,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00355
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will 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://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
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. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a Workforce Policy Coordinator to join the PCEF team to lead the program's workforce and contractor equity (WCE) initiatives and strategies promoting the diversification and growth of climate-action focused workers and contractors for PCEF priority populations. This position will serve on PCEF's leadership team providing workforce and contractor development expertiseto inform PCEF's >$1 billion investments over the next five years through coordination, collaboration and engagement with community stakeholders and partners. The development of a diverse and well-trained workforce and contractor pool to reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions is central to PCEF's mission. As PCEF continues to grow, diversify its investments, and invest in community-based organizations, government, and the private sector, it is essential that PCEF effectively coordinate and collaborate with partners to promote job training, pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, and contractor development efforts that focuses on PCEF priority populations. Partners include, but are not limited to government, community-based organizations, labor unions, apprenticeship programs, culturally specific chambers of commerce, and others. This position will be responsible foroverseeing the implementation of PCEF's WCE strategy in the recently adopted https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/climate-investment-plan in collaboration with the https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/high-road-advisory-council/high-road-advisory-council. Additionally, the position will make targeted recommendations to program leadership to advance WCE in the climate action sector.
As a Workforce Policy Coordinator, you will:
• Oversee the development and implementation of PCEF's WCE strategy, including monitoring progress, refining approaches, and addressing challenges.
Collaborate with and develop close working relationships with relevant government, community-based organizations, labor unions, apprenticeship programs, culturally specific chambers of commerce, organizations serving people of color and women-owned contractors, and others to support shared workforce and contractor diversity goals.
Manage the relevant stakeholder bodies including the PCEF High Roads Advisory Council to evaluate program data and provide regular input and feedback to promote systems, policy, and structural changes that advance PCEF's WCE objectives.
Ensure alignment of WCE strategy implementation with the PCEF's project implementation team to facilitate compliance and appropriate deployment of reporting systems by contractors and grantees.
Maintain a practice of community engagement that is rooted in equitable outcomes, community-led models and community-driven priorities.
Support the development of project-specific WCE plans;
Promote continuous team learning towards ensuring equitable workforce and contractor outcomes.
Represent PCEF in external forums focused on advancing workforce and contractor equity in the climate action sector. Includes delivering presentations, developing case studies and reports to share program design successes and lessons learned with colleagues and partners
As a person, you are:
• Engaged with the Community and Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and stakeholder relationships. Develops and supports relationships to get things done. Passion for working with teams and problem-solving.
Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts, tools, and strategies to guide and inform your work. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive settings and values.
Analytical and critical thinker: Able to critically analyze and evaluate data. Capable of challenging preconceived notions, problem-solving and guiding the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to promote workforce and contractor equity. Able to translate insights into actionable recommendations for program improvement.
Effective Communicator: A skilled communicator who excels in articulating complex concepts clearly and persuasively, fostering open dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proficient in representing PCEF in external forums, delivering presentations, and sharing insights to advance workforce and contractor equity goals.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city's most urgent challenges.
PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.
PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information visit the PCEF https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:
BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks 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 often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.
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.
Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Recruiter for assistance.
Topic: Meet & Greet: Clean Energy Fund, Workforce Policy Coordinator
Time: April 7, 2025, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84983738967
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
mailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate how they meet the following minimum qualifications through their resume and answers to supplemental questions. The City of Portland will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your materials on how your experiences meet the requirements in this section.
• Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstration of a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities.
• Experience furthering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace and respectful working relationships with public agency officials or representatives of community-based organizations.
• Experience leading and implementing equity strategies within the context of workforce development or contractor development.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding workforce development and/or contractor development in union and non-union affiliated sectors as well as commercial and residential sectors.
• Experience effectively collaborating with labor unions, apprenticeship programs, organizations promoting people of color and/or women-owned businesses, and managing stakeholder relationships, while fostering partnerships and facilitating community engagement activities.
• Ability to ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
Although not required, you may have:
• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders. This position is eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online betweenMonday, March 31, 2025 and Monday, April 14, 2025
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request 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. • 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. • 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. • 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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 14, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and 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 April 21, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): May
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: May
Step 6: Start Date: June
• 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/6117174
Full Time
Clean Energy Fund, Workforce Policy Coordinator (Coordinator III - CPPW)
City of Portland
Salary: $97,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00355
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will 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://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
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. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a Workforce Policy Coordinator to join the PCEF team to lead the program's workforce and contractor equity (WCE) initiatives and strategies promoting the diversification and growth of climate-action focused workers and contractors for PCEF priority populations. This position will serve on PCEF's leadership team providing workforce and contractor development expertiseto inform PCEF's >$1 billion investments over the next five years through coordination, collaboration and engagement with community stakeholders and partners. The development of a diverse and well-trained workforce and contractor pool to reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions is central to PCEF's mission. As PCEF continues to grow, diversify its investments, and invest in community-based organizations, government, and the private sector, it is essential that PCEF effectively coordinate and collaborate with partners to promote job training, pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, and contractor development efforts that focuses on PCEF priority populations. Partners include, but are not limited to government, community-based organizations, labor unions, apprenticeship programs, culturally specific chambers of commerce, and others. This position will be responsible foroverseeing the implementation of PCEF's WCE strategy in the recently adopted https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/climate-investment-plan in collaboration with the https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/high-road-advisory-council/high-road-advisory-council. Additionally, the position will make targeted recommendations to program leadership to advance WCE in the climate action sector.
As a Workforce Policy Coordinator, you will:
• Oversee the development and implementation of PCEF's WCE strategy, including monitoring progress, refining approaches, and addressing challenges.
Collaborate with and develop close working relationships with relevant government, community-based organizations, labor unions, apprenticeship programs, culturally specific chambers of commerce, organizations serving people of color and women-owned contractors, and others to support shared workforce and contractor diversity goals.
Manage the relevant stakeholder bodies including the PCEF High Roads Advisory Council to evaluate program data and provide regular input and feedback to promote systems, policy, and structural changes that advance PCEF's WCE objectives.
Ensure alignment of WCE strategy implementation with the PCEF's project implementation team to facilitate compliance and appropriate deployment of reporting systems by contractors and grantees.
Maintain a practice of community engagement that is rooted in equitable outcomes, community-led models and community-driven priorities.
Support the development of project-specific WCE plans;
Promote continuous team learning towards ensuring equitable workforce and contractor outcomes.
Represent PCEF in external forums focused on advancing workforce and contractor equity in the climate action sector. Includes delivering presentations, developing case studies and reports to share program design successes and lessons learned with colleagues and partners
As a person, you are:
• Engaged with the Community and Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and stakeholder relationships. Develops and supports relationships to get things done. Passion for working with teams and problem-solving.
Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts, tools, and strategies to guide and inform your work. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive settings and values.
Analytical and critical thinker: Able to critically analyze and evaluate data. Capable of challenging preconceived notions, problem-solving and guiding the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to promote workforce and contractor equity. Able to translate insights into actionable recommendations for program improvement.
Effective Communicator: A skilled communicator who excels in articulating complex concepts clearly and persuasively, fostering open dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proficient in representing PCEF in external forums, delivering presentations, and sharing insights to advance workforce and contractor equity goals.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city's most urgent challenges.
PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.
PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information visit the PCEF https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:
BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks 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 often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.
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.
Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Recruiter for assistance.
Topic: Meet & Greet: Clean Energy Fund, Workforce Policy Coordinator
Time: April 7, 2025, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84983738967
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
mailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate how they meet the following minimum qualifications through their resume and answers to supplemental questions. The City of Portland will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your materials on how your experiences meet the requirements in this section.
• Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstration of a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities.
• Experience furthering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace and respectful working relationships with public agency officials or representatives of community-based organizations.
• Experience leading and implementing equity strategies within the context of workforce development or contractor development.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding workforce development and/or contractor development in union and non-union affiliated sectors as well as commercial and residential sectors.
• Experience effectively collaborating with labor unions, apprenticeship programs, organizations promoting people of color and/or women-owned businesses, and managing stakeholder relationships, while fostering partnerships and facilitating community engagement activities.
• Ability to ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
Although not required, you may have:
• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders. This position is eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online betweenMonday, March 31, 2025 and Monday, April 14, 2025
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request 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. • 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. • 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. • 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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 14, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and 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 April 21, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): May
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: May
Step 6: Start Date: June
• 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/6117174
Clean Energy Fund, Contracts & Grants Compliance Analyst (Analyst II - CPPW)
City of Portland
Salary: $94,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00215
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will 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://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
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. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a contract and grant management professional to support the implementation of PCEF grant programs and contracts. This role will be responsible for developing contractual terms and conditions specific to PCEF and ensuring compliance with PCEF requirements related to workforce equity and living wage standards. In addition, this role will serve as the primary point of contact for staff to resolve contract and grant-related compliance issues. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of government contracts and grants, and a background in supporting historically underserved organizations or populations.
As a Contracts & Grants Compliance Analyst, you will:
• Ensure compliance with PCEF terms and conditions for both grants and contracts by confirming terms are incorporated into agreements, monitoring quarterly reporting requirements, and taking appropriate compliance actions as needed. • Communicate with PCEF project managers, grantees, contractors, and other community stakeholders regarding PCEF contracts and grants. • Liaison with PCEF stakeholders, City Attorney's office, BPS Contracts team, Bureau Contracts teams and Project Managers, Grants management and Procurement regarding PCEF contracts and grants. • Develop guidance documentation for PCEF project managers regarding contract and grants management.
As a person, you have:
• Lived Experience: Firsthand knowledge of and connection to marginalized communities, with a deep understanding of how historical racism and disinvestment have shaped present realities. • Social Intelligence: Strong communication skills that foster ease and understanding, allowing you to engage effectively with individuals from a variety of roles and backgrounds. • Collaborative and Inclusive Approach: Comfort in sharing power, working together toward collective goals, and guiding others through conflict resolution with a trauma-informed perspective. • Equity-Driven Mindset: A commitment to driving systemic change to address both historical and ongoing discrimination, with experience in evaluating and reshaping processes to promote fairness and eliminate barriers for more equitable outcomes.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city's most urgent challenges.
PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural, and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy,y and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.
PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information visit the PCEF https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:
BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy, and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks 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,y and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities are often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.
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. *Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the American Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter for assistance.
View the recording:https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/ddEac0uMGlxRsBC_d8hVT4Vy2bPOVnTAw6fgfCBd8VFu0ID1p-o_ZpJIDF1OurpG.1ZguCIOAIfwkFZBW ; Passcode: 5Va9%!N1
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
mailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate how they meet the following minimum qualifications through their resume and answers to supplemental questions. The City of Portland will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your materials on how your experiences meet the requirements in this section.
• Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices,or demonstration of a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities. • Experience furthering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace and respectful working relationships with public agency officials or representatives of community-based organizations. • Experience in contracts and grant oversight and management in a complex regulatory environment. • Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, requirements, administrative rules, and policies with a special emphasis on knowledge of Oregon public procurement rules and PCEF code and administrative rules. • Ability to communicate technical requirements, contracts, and grant terms and conditions with diverse stakeholders including program staff, grantees, community stakeholders, and others.
Although not required, you may have the following: • Three (3) or more years of experience in public grants or contract management. • Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders. This position is eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online betweenMonday, February 10, 2025 and Monday, March 3, 2025
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request 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. • 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. • 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. • 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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of March 3, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and 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 March 10, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late March
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: April
Step 6: Start Date: April
• 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/6006443
Full Time
Clean Energy Fund, Contracts & Grants Compliance Analyst (Analyst II - CPPW)
City of Portland
Salary: $94,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00215
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will 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://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
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. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a contract and grant management professional to support the implementation of PCEF grant programs and contracts. This role will be responsible for developing contractual terms and conditions specific to PCEF and ensuring compliance with PCEF requirements related to workforce equity and living wage standards. In addition, this role will serve as the primary point of contact for staff to resolve contract and grant-related compliance issues. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of government contracts and grants, and a background in supporting historically underserved organizations or populations.
As a Contracts & Grants Compliance Analyst, you will:
• Ensure compliance with PCEF terms and conditions for both grants and contracts by confirming terms are incorporated into agreements, monitoring quarterly reporting requirements, and taking appropriate compliance actions as needed. • Communicate with PCEF project managers, grantees, contractors, and other community stakeholders regarding PCEF contracts and grants. • Liaison with PCEF stakeholders, City Attorney's office, BPS Contracts team, Bureau Contracts teams and Project Managers, Grants management and Procurement regarding PCEF contracts and grants. • Develop guidance documentation for PCEF project managers regarding contract and grants management.
As a person, you have:
• Lived Experience: Firsthand knowledge of and connection to marginalized communities, with a deep understanding of how historical racism and disinvestment have shaped present realities. • Social Intelligence: Strong communication skills that foster ease and understanding, allowing you to engage effectively with individuals from a variety of roles and backgrounds. • Collaborative and Inclusive Approach: Comfort in sharing power, working together toward collective goals, and guiding others through conflict resolution with a trauma-informed perspective. • Equity-Driven Mindset: A commitment to driving systemic change to address both historical and ongoing discrimination, with experience in evaluating and reshaping processes to promote fairness and eliminate barriers for more equitable outcomes.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city's most urgent challenges.
PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural, and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy,y and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.
PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information visit the PCEF https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:
BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy, and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks 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,y and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities are often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.
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. *Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the American Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter for assistance.
View the recording:https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/ddEac0uMGlxRsBC_d8hVT4Vy2bPOVnTAw6fgfCBd8VFu0ID1p-o_ZpJIDF1OurpG.1ZguCIOAIfwkFZBW ; Passcode: 5Va9%!N1
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
mailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate how they meet the following minimum qualifications through their resume and answers to supplemental questions. The City of Portland will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your materials on how your experiences meet the requirements in this section.
• Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices,or demonstration of a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities. • Experience furthering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace and respectful working relationships with public agency officials or representatives of community-based organizations. • Experience in contracts and grant oversight and management in a complex regulatory environment. • Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, requirements, administrative rules, and policies with a special emphasis on knowledge of Oregon public procurement rules and PCEF code and administrative rules. • Ability to communicate technical requirements, contracts, and grant terms and conditions with diverse stakeholders including program staff, grantees, community stakeholders, and others.
Although not required, you may have the following: • Three (3) or more years of experience in public grants or contract management. • Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders. This position is eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online betweenMonday, February 10, 2025 and Monday, March 3, 2025
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request 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. • 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. • 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. • 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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of March 3, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and 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 March 10, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late March
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: April
Step 6: Start Date: April
• 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/6006443
Clean Energy Fund Coordinator (Coordinator II - CPPW)
City of Portland
Salary: $83,220.80 - $118,768.00 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00074
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 2/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Limited Duration, Full-time. Persons appointed to limited-term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work will 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://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
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. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund are seeking one or more building decarbonization-focused project managers (Coordinator II) with a strong work and/or lived experience with climate justice to join the PCEF team. Being part of the PCEF team is a fast-paced, dynamic, and fluid endeavor. These positions will be part of a team that is responsible for managing investments of approximately $1 billion over the next five years in projects and programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance racial and social justice. Channels for funding distribution include strategic programs that are currently under development and through an ongoing community grant program.
PCEF funding is provided through both grants and contracts. Many PCEF grantees will come from communities that have historically not been given access to decision-making processes or work in the climate sector; management of these grants will require building strong relationships, supporting project development, and close monitoring to ensure that grantees are successful and that public funds are stewarded for maximum environmental and social benefit. In some cases, PCEF may work with more well-established organizations that will require close monitoring to ensure that they are successful in implementing programs in a way that centers and serves communities of color and people with low income.
This recruitment seeks to fill positions on the clean energy team, focused on building decarbonization projects. Clean energy grants and contracts will include planning, energy efficiency, and renewable energy on existing buildings, beyond code new construction, community solar, and the development of other community-based clean energy solutions. PCEF provides clean energy funding for improvements in both residential and non-residential buildings. Clean energy is the largest funding area within the PCEF program. This position will be joining five existing staff currently working in the clean energy group. Once fully staffed this group will have at least ten staff.
As part of this recruitment for the clean energy team, PCEF is seeking applicants with experience in the following sectors:
• Commercial and multifamily energy projects: Commercial (e.g., retail, schools, offices, places of worship) and multifamily new construction and/or retrofits with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. • Single-family energy projects: New construction and/or retrofit of single-family housing with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. PCEF will rely on the selected candidates' high level of project management experience, knowledge of building decarbonization project implementation, and communication skills to help ensure that our grantees and contractors have a positive experience and receive the support they need to be successful in implementing their projects and programs.
As a Clean Energy Coordinator, you will:
• Support grantees in fulfilling deliverables and reporting for decarbonization projects and programs by serving as the primary point of contact, defining scopes and metrics with grantees and contractors, monitoring progress, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance and quality assurance. • Manage PCEF grants and contracts by troubleshooting and collaborating with grantees and contractors to resolve issues and support project success. • Review and evaluate project proposals as part of a team, providing input and recommendations on awards and management processes. • Participate in facilitated multi-stakeholder engagement by supporting collaboration, improving outcomes, developing best practices, and sharing lessons learned with grantees, contractors, and stakeholders. • Assist with program analysis by identifying barriers and best practices in collaboration with the PCEF team, contributing to the program's continuous improvement efforts.
As a person, you have:
• Lived Experience: Firsthand knowledge of and connection to marginalized communities, with a deep understanding of how historical racism and disinvestment have shaped present realities. • Social Intelligence: Strong communication skills that foster ease and understanding, allowing you to engage effectively with individuals from a variety of roles and backgrounds. • Collaborative and Inclusive Approach: Comfort in sharing power, working together toward collective goals, and guiding others through conflict resolution with a trauma-informed perspective. • Equity-Driven Mindset: A commitment to driving systemic change to address both historical and ongoing discrimination, with experience in evaluating and reshaping processes to promote fairness and eliminate barriers for more equitable outcomes. • Empathetic Understanding: The ability to approach difficult conversations and sensitive topics with professionalism, compassion, and an awareness of the impact of equity and justice issues on communities.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city's most urgent challenges.
PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural, and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy, and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.
PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information visit the PCEF https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:
BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy, and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks 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 often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.
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: Clean Energy Fund Coordinator
Time: January 22, 2025, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85453072875
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
mailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate how they meet the following minimum qualifications through their resume and answers to supplemental questions. The City of Portland will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your materials on how your experiences meet the requirements in this section.
• Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstrate a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities. • Experience furthering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace and respectful working relationships with public agency officials or representatives of community-based organizations. • Experience organizing and managing a high volume of projects, detailed material, and communication with multiple internal and external parties to ensure grant compliance and project success. • Ability to apply relevant code, regulation, permitting requirements, administrative rules, and policies, and exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines to support program success. • Experience planning and implementing, policy setting, and coalition building in the building decarbonization sector.Although not required, you may have the following: • Three (3) or more years of experience managing projects, tracking budgets, and ensuring compliance with project or program requirements (e.g., permitting, reporting, and other requirements). • Three (3) or more years of experience working in the commercial/multifamily building decarbonization sector or single-family housing decarbonization sector. • Three (3) or more years of project management, grants, and contracts experience. • Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online betweenMonday, January 13, 2025 and Monday, February 2, 2025
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request 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. • 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. • 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. • 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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of February 3, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and 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 February 10, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late February
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: March
Step 6: Start Date: Late March
• 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/5926523
Full Time
Clean Energy Fund Coordinator (Coordinator II - CPPW)
City of Portland
Salary: $83,220.80 - $118,768.00 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00074
Location: OR, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 2/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Limited Duration, Full-time. Persons appointed to limited-term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work will 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://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
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. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund are seeking one or more building decarbonization-focused project managers (Coordinator II) with a strong work and/or lived experience with climate justice to join the PCEF team. Being part of the PCEF team is a fast-paced, dynamic, and fluid endeavor. These positions will be part of a team that is responsible for managing investments of approximately $1 billion over the next five years in projects and programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance racial and social justice. Channels for funding distribution include strategic programs that are currently under development and through an ongoing community grant program.
PCEF funding is provided through both grants and contracts. Many PCEF grantees will come from communities that have historically not been given access to decision-making processes or work in the climate sector; management of these grants will require building strong relationships, supporting project development, and close monitoring to ensure that grantees are successful and that public funds are stewarded for maximum environmental and social benefit. In some cases, PCEF may work with more well-established organizations that will require close monitoring to ensure that they are successful in implementing programs in a way that centers and serves communities of color and people with low income.
This recruitment seeks to fill positions on the clean energy team, focused on building decarbonization projects. Clean energy grants and contracts will include planning, energy efficiency, and renewable energy on existing buildings, beyond code new construction, community solar, and the development of other community-based clean energy solutions. PCEF provides clean energy funding for improvements in both residential and non-residential buildings. Clean energy is the largest funding area within the PCEF program. This position will be joining five existing staff currently working in the clean energy group. Once fully staffed this group will have at least ten staff.
As part of this recruitment for the clean energy team, PCEF is seeking applicants with experience in the following sectors:
• Commercial and multifamily energy projects: Commercial (e.g., retail, schools, offices, places of worship) and multifamily new construction and/or retrofits with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. • Single-family energy projects: New construction and/or retrofit of single-family housing with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. PCEF will rely on the selected candidates' high level of project management experience, knowledge of building decarbonization project implementation, and communication skills to help ensure that our grantees and contractors have a positive experience and receive the support they need to be successful in implementing their projects and programs.
As a Clean Energy Coordinator, you will:
• Support grantees in fulfilling deliverables and reporting for decarbonization projects and programs by serving as the primary point of contact, defining scopes and metrics with grantees and contractors, monitoring progress, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance and quality assurance. • Manage PCEF grants and contracts by troubleshooting and collaborating with grantees and contractors to resolve issues and support project success. • Review and evaluate project proposals as part of a team, providing input and recommendations on awards and management processes. • Participate in facilitated multi-stakeholder engagement by supporting collaboration, improving outcomes, developing best practices, and sharing lessons learned with grantees, contractors, and stakeholders. • Assist with program analysis by identifying barriers and best practices in collaboration with the PCEF team, contributing to the program's continuous improvement efforts.
As a person, you have:
• Lived Experience: Firsthand knowledge of and connection to marginalized communities, with a deep understanding of how historical racism and disinvestment have shaped present realities. • Social Intelligence: Strong communication skills that foster ease and understanding, allowing you to engage effectively with individuals from a variety of roles and backgrounds. • Collaborative and Inclusive Approach: Comfort in sharing power, working together toward collective goals, and guiding others through conflict resolution with a trauma-informed perspective. • Equity-Driven Mindset: A commitment to driving systemic change to address both historical and ongoing discrimination, with experience in evaluating and reshaping processes to promote fairness and eliminate barriers for more equitable outcomes. • Empathetic Understanding: The ability to approach difficult conversations and sensitive topics with professionalism, compassion, and an awareness of the impact of equity and justice issues on communities.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city's most urgent challenges.
PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural, and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy, and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.
PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information visit the PCEF https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.
About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:
BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy, and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks 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 often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.
Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.
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: Clean Energy Fund Coordinator
Time: January 22, 2025, 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85453072875
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
mailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate how they meet the following minimum qualifications through their resume and answers to supplemental questions. The City of Portland will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your materials on how your experiences meet the requirements in this section.
• Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstrate a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities. • Experience furthering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace and respectful working relationships with public agency officials or representatives of community-based organizations. • Experience organizing and managing a high volume of projects, detailed material, and communication with multiple internal and external parties to ensure grant compliance and project success. • Ability to apply relevant code, regulation, permitting requirements, administrative rules, and policies, and exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines to support program success. • Experience planning and implementing, policy setting, and coalition building in the building decarbonization sector.Although not required, you may have the following: • Three (3) or more years of experience managing projects, tracking budgets, and ensuring compliance with project or program requirements (e.g., permitting, reporting, and other requirements). • Three (3) or more years of experience working in the commercial/multifamily building decarbonization sector or single-family housing decarbonization sector. • Three (3) or more years of project management, grants, and contracts experience. • Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online betweenMonday, January 13, 2025 and Monday, February 2, 2025
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran documents to request 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. • 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. • 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. • 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; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of February 3, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and 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 February 10, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late February
• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: March
Step 6: Start Date: Late March
• 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/5926523
Environmental Planner (Associate Environmental Planner)
Valley Water
Salary: $124,259.20 - $159,057.60 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01842-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Watersheds Stewardship and Planning
Closing: 12/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration.
Overview: Would you like to join a special district working on meaningful community projects that ensure safe, clean water supply, and protect natural environments in the heart of Santa Clara County? Do you have specialized skills or experience that could be applied to a rewarding career in environmental planning and natural resource permitting? Are you versed in the fundamentals of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document preparation or regulatory compliance? If so, consider expanding your environmental planning career as an Associate Environmental Planner for Valley Water.
Valley Water is seeking an Associate Environmental Planner who will support development and execution of plans, programs, and/or projects in water supply, water utility, flood protection, and watershed stewardship. This is a journey-level environmental planning position that will perform a variety of professional duties relative to assisting project teams in planning, design, and construction phases. They will guide teams through impact avoidance and minimization, and coordinate and prepare environmental documents compliant with both CEQA and NEPA. Positions will also guide teams through the process of obtaining and implementing applicable natural resource agency permit requirements, including development of appropriate mitigation, application preparation, strategic negotiation, and environmental compliance monitoring and reporting.
Environmental Planners can look forward to working on a broad range of projects spanning creek and bay rehabilitation, wetland creation, public safety, flood protection, imported water, water treatment and conveyance system upgrade, and cutting-edge public-private partnerships. Successful candidates will join teams working on projects such as:
• San Francisco Bay Shoreline Protection • Calabazas Creek Bank Rehabilitation • Guadalupe River Flood Protection • Pipeline Reliability and Maintenance Program • Water Utility Infrastructure • Water Supply and Transfers
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Work collaboratively on teams with engineers, biologists, and other technical specialists, as well as consultants, to develop project elements, identify potential environmental impacts, and evaluate opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts. • Provide advice and guidance to project teams regarding the level of CEQA and NEPA documentation required. • Oversee and carry out the appropriate CEQA process approved through internal decision memoranda, including exemptions, Negative Declarations (ND), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND), Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related public notices; assist with developing project descriptions; solicit input from responsible and trustee agencies; identify potential significant adverse and beneficial impacts; identify alternatives. • Support natural resource agency permitting and regulatory compliance efforts through conducting background research, assisting in development of permitting and mitigation strategies, preparing submittals, coordinating with environmental regulators, negotiating the need for permits and permit conditions, and tracking and managing the permit acquisition and compliance processes. • Serve as a liaison with internal staff and external parties on input and questions pertaining to the environmental aspects of the project or activity; receive and respond to written comments from agencies and the public; plan logistics, including the setup of scoping meetings; prepare meeting materials; moderate public hearings; collect verbal comments as necessary; and incorporate and address comments in CEQA documents. • Assist in consultant management to promote high quality contract work products; monitor progress and maintain close contact during development of work products; review work products. • Support environmental compliance monitoring of project activities.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: The successful candidate will be an environmental project manager who understands the importance of resilience and adaptability and has an in-depth knowledge of CEQA and NEPA, along with federal, state, and regional permitting regulations and processes. This position demands strong organizational skills with strategic and analytical thinking. The ideal candidate will lead with a positive attitude, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and build positive working relationships with others. Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are essential for this role, as is a customer-service-oriented mindset. We are open to considering journey-level candidates as well as candidates who have professional experience in another specialty (i.e., air quality, biology, cultural resources, noise, transportation/traffic, water resources, construction management, or closely related engineering field) and can demonstrate that they have transferable skills and experience.
Ideal Experience:
• Five (5) years of experience performing professional-level responsibilities as an environmental planner. • Experience involving the evaluation of the impact of proposed public works or capital projects or facilities on the community and the environment. • Preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents and/or successful regulatory permit negotiation and acquisition on complex projects, ideally for water infrastructure and/or environmental restoration.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. • Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. • Assess, mitigate, monitor, and report environmental elements and impacts; evaluate thresholds of significance. • Research and evaluate studies, reports, papers, and related literature used in the field of environmental planning. • Set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. • Public speaking and presentation skills.
Ideal Knowledge:
• Working knowledge of the CEQA and/or NEPA processes as it relates to the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects. • Methods and techniques of scientific research, analysis, and reporting used in the field of environmental planning. • Methods and techniques of environmental impact assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting. • Principles and practices of project management, including planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling budget. • Federal, state, and regional permitting regulations, laws, processes, and practices applied in environmental planning and natural resource management, including but not limited to: Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, California Fish and Game Code, Federal and California Endangered Species Acts, and National Historic Preservation Act. • Specialist in key aspect of environmental planning and analysis, such as: air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hydrology and water quality, noise, and vibration, and/or traffic and transportation.
Ideal Training and Education:
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, ecology, environmental planning, city and regional planning, land use planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography, biology, chemistry, or a related field. • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental planning, city and regional planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography or related field is not required but may substitute for two (2) years of environmental planning experience. • Professional certification in a relevant field or subject matter is ideal but not required and may substitute for a year of environmental planning experience. This may include, but is not limited to, certification as an: AICP Certified Environmental Planner, AICP Certified Planner, AICP Certified Transportation Planner, Professional Wildlife Biologist, or other certification provided by the state of California, or a nationally recognized professional organization related to environmental planning.
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.About Valley Water: Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
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, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Environmental%20Planner%20Ast%20I-II-Asc%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Environmental Planning Unit (Position Code 1087)
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/5832992
Full Time
Environmental Planner (Associate Environmental Planner)
Valley Water
Salary: $124,259.20 - $159,057.60 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01842-E
Location: CA, CA
Department: Watersheds Stewardship and Planning
Closing: 12/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration.
Overview: Would you like to join a special district working on meaningful community projects that ensure safe, clean water supply, and protect natural environments in the heart of Santa Clara County? Do you have specialized skills or experience that could be applied to a rewarding career in environmental planning and natural resource permitting? Are you versed in the fundamentals of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document preparation or regulatory compliance? If so, consider expanding your environmental planning career as an Associate Environmental Planner for Valley Water.
Valley Water is seeking an Associate Environmental Planner who will support development and execution of plans, programs, and/or projects in water supply, water utility, flood protection, and watershed stewardship. This is a journey-level environmental planning position that will perform a variety of professional duties relative to assisting project teams in planning, design, and construction phases. They will guide teams through impact avoidance and minimization, and coordinate and prepare environmental documents compliant with both CEQA and NEPA. Positions will also guide teams through the process of obtaining and implementing applicable natural resource agency permit requirements, including development of appropriate mitigation, application preparation, strategic negotiation, and environmental compliance monitoring and reporting.
Environmental Planners can look forward to working on a broad range of projects spanning creek and bay rehabilitation, wetland creation, public safety, flood protection, imported water, water treatment and conveyance system upgrade, and cutting-edge public-private partnerships. Successful candidates will join teams working on projects such as:
• San Francisco Bay Shoreline Protection • Calabazas Creek Bank Rehabilitation • Guadalupe River Flood Protection • Pipeline Reliability and Maintenance Program • Water Utility Infrastructure • Water Supply and Transfers
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Work collaboratively on teams with engineers, biologists, and other technical specialists, as well as consultants, to develop project elements, identify potential environmental impacts, and evaluate opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts. • Provide advice and guidance to project teams regarding the level of CEQA and NEPA documentation required. • Oversee and carry out the appropriate CEQA process approved through internal decision memoranda, including exemptions, Negative Declarations (ND), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND), Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related public notices; assist with developing project descriptions; solicit input from responsible and trustee agencies; identify potential significant adverse and beneficial impacts; identify alternatives. • Support natural resource agency permitting and regulatory compliance efforts through conducting background research, assisting in development of permitting and mitigation strategies, preparing submittals, coordinating with environmental regulators, negotiating the need for permits and permit conditions, and tracking and managing the permit acquisition and compliance processes. • Serve as a liaison with internal staff and external parties on input and questions pertaining to the environmental aspects of the project or activity; receive and respond to written comments from agencies and the public; plan logistics, including the setup of scoping meetings; prepare meeting materials; moderate public hearings; collect verbal comments as necessary; and incorporate and address comments in CEQA documents. • Assist in consultant management to promote high quality contract work products; monitor progress and maintain close contact during development of work products; review work products. • Support environmental compliance monitoring of project activities.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: The successful candidate will be an environmental project manager who understands the importance of resilience and adaptability and has an in-depth knowledge of CEQA and NEPA, along with federal, state, and regional permitting regulations and processes. This position demands strong organizational skills with strategic and analytical thinking. The ideal candidate will lead with a positive attitude, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and build positive working relationships with others. Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are essential for this role, as is a customer-service-oriented mindset. We are open to considering journey-level candidates as well as candidates who have professional experience in another specialty (i.e., air quality, biology, cultural resources, noise, transportation/traffic, water resources, construction management, or closely related engineering field) and can demonstrate that they have transferable skills and experience.
Ideal Experience:
• Five (5) years of experience performing professional-level responsibilities as an environmental planner. • Experience involving the evaluation of the impact of proposed public works or capital projects or facilities on the community and the environment. • Preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents and/or successful regulatory permit negotiation and acquisition on complex projects, ideally for water infrastructure and/or environmental restoration.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. • Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. • Assess, mitigate, monitor, and report environmental elements and impacts; evaluate thresholds of significance. • Research and evaluate studies, reports, papers, and related literature used in the field of environmental planning. • Set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. • Public speaking and presentation skills.
Ideal Knowledge:
• Working knowledge of the CEQA and/or NEPA processes as it relates to the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects. • Methods and techniques of scientific research, analysis, and reporting used in the field of environmental planning. • Methods and techniques of environmental impact assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting. • Principles and practices of project management, including planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling budget. • Federal, state, and regional permitting regulations, laws, processes, and practices applied in environmental planning and natural resource management, including but not limited to: Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, California Fish and Game Code, Federal and California Endangered Species Acts, and National Historic Preservation Act. • Specialist in key aspect of environmental planning and analysis, such as: air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hydrology and water quality, noise, and vibration, and/or traffic and transportation.
Ideal Training and Education:
• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, ecology, environmental planning, city and regional planning, land use planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography, biology, chemistry, or a related field. • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental planning, city and regional planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography or related field is not required but may substitute for two (2) years of environmental planning experience. • Professional certification in a relevant field or subject matter is ideal but not required and may substitute for a year of environmental planning experience. This may include, but is not limited to, certification as an: AICP Certified Environmental Planner, AICP Certified Planner, AICP Certified Transportation Planner, Professional Wildlife Biologist, or other certification provided by the state of California, or a nationally recognized professional organization related to environmental planning.
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.About Valley Water: Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
Required License or Certificate
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Environmental Planning Unit (Position Code 1087)
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.
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