Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
San Jose, CA, USA
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Salary: $157,783.54 - $191,813.38 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-CK-26-00022
Closing: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: CA 95134-1927, CA
Department: System Safety & Security Admin.
Division: System Safety & Security
Job Description
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Manager to lead the planning, mitigation, and response to all hazards, emergencies, significant events, and disasters affecting the agency and the communities it serves.
Under general direction, this role oversees VTA's Emergency Management program, including staffing, policies, and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The Emergency Preparedness Manager serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and partners across the organization and with external agencies to strengthen organizational resilience, support initiatives such as EOC development, continuity of operations planning, hazard mitigation, and large-scale event coordination, and ensure effective response and recovery efforts. About the Emergency Management DepartmentOur Emergency Management Department will consist of four sections comprised of the administrative staff, emergency preparedness managers, and specialists that work with enterprise-wide VTA departments, multi-jurisdiction municipalities, and an array of emergency management offices in the region to ensure that VTA and its employees have the resources and information they need to prepare, mitigate, respond to and recover from all-hazards, emergencies, significant events, and disasters.Major upcoming projects: EOC Development, Hazard Mitigation Plan, COOP, and managing the new Training and Exercise Contract.Who We Are • Professionals trained to educate our community about emergency management principles. • Coordinators and implementers of training programs to enhance VTA resiliency. • Providers of emergency notifications, updates, and alerts. • Information analysts who provide key decision-makers with situational awareness. • Developers of VTA's emergency management plans, including their maintenance and evaluation.
Definition
Under general direction, the Emergency Preparedness Manager plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates VTA incident, emergency, and disaster response activities.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Emergency Preparedness Manager is responsible for directing standardization and implementation of Homeland Security best practices and procedures in VTA's incident, emergency, and disaster response procedures and practices. The incumbent provides direction and interfaces with executive management and local, state, and federal agencies related to emergency management issues.
The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Preparedness Manager with a proven record of leading all-hazards emergency management programs within a public-sector, transportation, or critical infrastructure environment. They possess extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management requirements and demonstrate the ability to apply Homeland Security, NIMS, and SEMS principles to incident response, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and agency-wide emergency planning. This individual has experience overseeing emergency management staffing, policies, and procedures and is comfortable serving as a key advisor to executive leadership during both planned events and emergency incidents. They are skilled at maintaining situational awareness, making informed decisions under pressure, and coordinating response and recovery efforts with local, state, and federal partners, including emergency management agencies and public safety stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with developing, maintaining, and exercising Emergency Operations Plans (EOP), Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and hazard mitigation strategies, and understands the complexities of protecting public transportation systems and critical infrastructure. They are adept at facilitating interdepartmental collaboration, managing training and exercises, and leveraging technology to enhance preparedness, communications, and operational readiness.
In addition, the ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship-builder who can effectively represent the agency in regional emergency management forums and community settings. They are forward-thinking, adaptable, and committed to strengthening organizational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding employees, transit operations, and the diverse communities served by VTA.
About VTA The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County's authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region.
VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.
As the county's https://www.vta.org/programs/congestion-management-agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit-oriented development.
VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County. As we continue to implement our https://www.vta.org/VTAForward#:~:text=VTA%20Forward%20is%20aimed%20to,%3A%20Stabilize%2C%20Revitalize%20and%20Transform, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.
For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward#:~:text=VTA%20Forward%20is%20aimed%20to,%3A%20Stabilize%2C%20Revitalize%20and%20Transform
Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP) The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families.
Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance.
Essential Job Functions
Typical Tasks:
• Oversees VTA's Emergency Management activities, including staffing, policies, and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements; • Plans, develops, implements, and monitors emergency management initiatives, goals, and objectives and provides expertise to executive staff on related matters; • Represents the agency to regulatory and government agencies, community groups, external partners, and the public to ensure effective communication and collaboration in emergency management activities; • Oversees the operation of the VTA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and facilitates coordination with other agencies and entities for effective emergency response and recovery; • Develops and maintains a comprehensive emergency preparedness education program for staff, contractors, and the agency community; • Stays current on technological advancements in the field to ensure effective integration of technology in emergency management activities; • Participates in community events to increase awareness of emergency preparedness and the role of emergency management; • Oversees research and procurement of Emergency Management and Department of Homeland Security-related grants to improve VTA's readiness posture and maximize the agency's preparedness and response capabilities; • Leads VTA's emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies such as the California Office of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and municipal emergency management agencies; • Facilitates collaboration among agency departments and external partners to develop and implement agency-wide emergency planning and preparedness initiatives, including hazard analyses, protection planning for critical infrastructure, emergency alerting and notification, and drills and exercises; • Engages with public and private disaster resources in the County of Santa Clara and surrounding cities to assess needs and create disaster response elements; • Assesses VTA's emergency management capabilities and coordinates with the County of Santa Clara, City of San Jose, and emergency stakeholders; • Implements National Incident Management System's (NIMS) and State Emergency Management Systems (SEMS) principles and procedures in incident response situations and the Enterprise Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) through Standard Operating Procedures; • Prepares and submits progress reports as required; ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including those under the Stafford Act; • Establishes and maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to re-establish and sustain government agency functions in emergency or disaster incidents; • Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards
Sufficient training, education, and administrative experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience overseeing programs or projects related to emergency management, public safety continuity of operations, disaster mitigation, preparedness response, and recovery coordination.
Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Certification and Hazardous Materials Technician Certification are preferred.
A master's degree in a related field and relevant certifications e.g., Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) issued by a state and/or International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), is preferred. Business Continuity, Emergency Management, associate in risk management (ARM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials preferred.
Must obtain FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications within six months of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
• Regulations governing homeland security preparedness and emergency preparedness, including Stafford Act, FEMA Public Assistance Guides, Office of Management & Budget Circulars, FTA- MAP21, and FEMA National Framework; • Federal emergency management policies and concepts, including Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 40 and Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs) 1 and 2; • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Mass notifications for law enforcement, service, and emergency agencies; • Principles and practices of emergency management, including EOC operations, Incident Command, first responder procedures, continuity of operations, and security measures; • Principles and practices of public transportation policies, funding sources, and real estate leasing and development; • Principles and practices of public administration, organization, management analysis, fiscal management, grant management, and program development; • Principles and practices of effective supervision and training; • State and national laws and policies regarding emergency management.
Ability to:
• Select, supervise, train, evaluate, motivate, counsel, and discipline subordinate staff; • Effectively plan, organize, implement, and evaluate emergency management and homeland security programs; • Ensure VTA complies with federal, state, and local agencies; • Analyze data pertaining to department functions, interpret management information, maintain records and reports, and develop short and long-term budget plans; • Define problem areas, evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions to complex issues and problems; • Oversee and evaluate emergency management programs; • Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions, and evaluate the outcome;
• Monitor developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluate the impact on VTA's operations and recommend and implement policy and procedure improvements; • Actively participate in various professional groups, boards, and committees; effectively advocate for VTA's interests; • Coordinate with executives in other divisions in the preparation and submittal of reports and other documents to regulatory agencies and different audiences; • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; • Effectively represent VTA in dealings with government agencies and other entities; • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work; • Develop and implement change through new and innovative processes and technology.
General Application Instructions
Please read this job announcement in its entirety before applying. We recommend printing or saving a copy for future reference.
To be considered, applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline. If the job posting is listed as "continuous," we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an immediate email confirmation.
Personalized responses to Supplemental Questions that connect your past experiences to this specific role are the most effective. AI-generated content may lack the specificity required to address the key criteria outlined in the job description. While we encourage the use of AI as a tool to enhance your work, we want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills. You may use AI to generate ideas, but please ensure your final responses are in your own voice and reflect your unique experience. Overreliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish your chances of success.
Important: Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications, resumes, Job Interest Notification Cards, or incomplete/unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application.
Communication & Contact Information All updates regarding your application-including notices for testing and interviews-will be sent via email. Be sure to select email as your preferred method of communication and maintain a valid, up-to-date email address. Applicants are also responsible for keeping their phone numbers and mailing addresses current in their online profiles.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates. Please check your application status through your online account. For technical support, contact NEOGOV at (855) 524-5627, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST), excluding holidays.
Application Review & Processing All current and prior relevant work experience-including experience with VTA-must be fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. Entries such as "see resume" are not acceptable. Incomplete or improperly completed applications may be rejected, even if you meet the minimum qualifications.
While you are welcome to upload a resume, it does not substitute for completing the online application in full. Be sure that your application accurately reflects the education and experience necessary for the position.
Applications are reviewed throughout the recruitment process to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Meeting these minimums or advancing through any stage does not guarantee further consideration. Any misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications, experience, education, or training may result in disqualification and/or exclusion from future employment opportunities with VTA.
This classification is represented by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFSCME). Wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between VTA and the union.
Tentative Examinations:
Oral Panel: Week of March 16, 2026
Conditions of Employment
Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background check, reference checks, verification of education or certifications, and a criminal history review before appointment.
For sensitive positions, VTA requires all safety-sensitive positions to have a 6-month DOT physical clearance. Obtained at the time of preboarding from a VTA-contracted Concentra Location.
Eligibility List
The established Eligible List from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur. Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and examination process. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email mailto:Personnel@vta.org at least five business days before the test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6946143
Full Time
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Salary: $157,783.54 - $191,813.38 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-CK-26-00022
Closing: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: CA 95134-1927, CA
Department: System Safety & Security Admin.
Division: System Safety & Security
Job Description
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Manager to lead the planning, mitigation, and response to all hazards, emergencies, significant events, and disasters affecting the agency and the communities it serves.
Under general direction, this role oversees VTA's Emergency Management program, including staffing, policies, and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. The Emergency Preparedness Manager serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and partners across the organization and with external agencies to strengthen organizational resilience, support initiatives such as EOC development, continuity of operations planning, hazard mitigation, and large-scale event coordination, and ensure effective response and recovery efforts. About the Emergency Management DepartmentOur Emergency Management Department will consist of four sections comprised of the administrative staff, emergency preparedness managers, and specialists that work with enterprise-wide VTA departments, multi-jurisdiction municipalities, and an array of emergency management offices in the region to ensure that VTA and its employees have the resources and information they need to prepare, mitigate, respond to and recover from all-hazards, emergencies, significant events, and disasters.Major upcoming projects: EOC Development, Hazard Mitigation Plan, COOP, and managing the new Training and Exercise Contract.Who We Are • Professionals trained to educate our community about emergency management principles. • Coordinators and implementers of training programs to enhance VTA resiliency. • Providers of emergency notifications, updates, and alerts. • Information analysts who provide key decision-makers with situational awareness. • Developers of VTA's emergency management plans, including their maintenance and evaluation.
Definition
Under general direction, the Emergency Preparedness Manager plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates VTA incident, emergency, and disaster response activities.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Emergency Preparedness Manager is responsible for directing standardization and implementation of Homeland Security best practices and procedures in VTA's incident, emergency, and disaster response procedures and practices. The incumbent provides direction and interfaces with executive management and local, state, and federal agencies related to emergency management issues.
The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Preparedness Manager with a proven record of leading all-hazards emergency management programs within a public-sector, transportation, or critical infrastructure environment. They possess extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management requirements and demonstrate the ability to apply Homeland Security, NIMS, and SEMS principles to incident response, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and agency-wide emergency planning. This individual has experience overseeing emergency management staffing, policies, and procedures and is comfortable serving as a key advisor to executive leadership during both planned events and emergency incidents. They are skilled at maintaining situational awareness, making informed decisions under pressure, and coordinating response and recovery efforts with local, state, and federal partners, including emergency management agencies and public safety stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with developing, maintaining, and exercising Emergency Operations Plans (EOP), Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and hazard mitigation strategies, and understands the complexities of protecting public transportation systems and critical infrastructure. They are adept at facilitating interdepartmental collaboration, managing training and exercises, and leveraging technology to enhance preparedness, communications, and operational readiness.
In addition, the ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship-builder who can effectively represent the agency in regional emergency management forums and community settings. They are forward-thinking, adaptable, and committed to strengthening organizational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding employees, transit operations, and the diverse communities served by VTA.
About VTA The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County's authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region.
VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.
As the county's https://www.vta.org/programs/congestion-management-agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit-oriented development.
VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County. As we continue to implement our https://www.vta.org/VTAForward#:~:text=VTA%20Forward%20is%20aimed%20to,%3A%20Stabilize%2C%20Revitalize%20and%20Transform, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.
For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward#:~:text=VTA%20Forward%20is%20aimed%20to,%3A%20Stabilize%2C%20Revitalize%20and%20Transform
Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP) The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families.
Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance.
Essential Job Functions
Typical Tasks:
• Oversees VTA's Emergency Management activities, including staffing, policies, and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements; • Plans, develops, implements, and monitors emergency management initiatives, goals, and objectives and provides expertise to executive staff on related matters; • Represents the agency to regulatory and government agencies, community groups, external partners, and the public to ensure effective communication and collaboration in emergency management activities; • Oversees the operation of the VTA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and facilitates coordination with other agencies and entities for effective emergency response and recovery; • Develops and maintains a comprehensive emergency preparedness education program for staff, contractors, and the agency community; • Stays current on technological advancements in the field to ensure effective integration of technology in emergency management activities; • Participates in community events to increase awareness of emergency preparedness and the role of emergency management; • Oversees research and procurement of Emergency Management and Department of Homeland Security-related grants to improve VTA's readiness posture and maximize the agency's preparedness and response capabilities; • Leads VTA's emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies such as the California Office of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and municipal emergency management agencies; • Facilitates collaboration among agency departments and external partners to develop and implement agency-wide emergency planning and preparedness initiatives, including hazard analyses, protection planning for critical infrastructure, emergency alerting and notification, and drills and exercises; • Engages with public and private disaster resources in the County of Santa Clara and surrounding cities to assess needs and create disaster response elements; • Assesses VTA's emergency management capabilities and coordinates with the County of Santa Clara, City of San Jose, and emergency stakeholders; • Implements National Incident Management System's (NIMS) and State Emergency Management Systems (SEMS) principles and procedures in incident response situations and the Enterprise Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) through Standard Operating Procedures; • Prepares and submits progress reports as required; ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including those under the Stafford Act; • Establishes and maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to re-establish and sustain government agency functions in emergency or disaster incidents; • Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards
Sufficient training, education, and administrative experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience overseeing programs or projects related to emergency management, public safety continuity of operations, disaster mitigation, preparedness response, and recovery coordination.
Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required. Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Certification and Hazardous Materials Technician Certification are preferred.
A master's degree in a related field and relevant certifications e.g., Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) issued by a state and/or International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), is preferred. Business Continuity, Emergency Management, associate in risk management (ARM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials preferred.
Must obtain FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications within six months of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
• Regulations governing homeland security preparedness and emergency preparedness, including Stafford Act, FEMA Public Assistance Guides, Office of Management & Budget Circulars, FTA- MAP21, and FEMA National Framework; • Federal emergency management policies and concepts, including Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 40 and Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs) 1 and 2; • Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Mass notifications for law enforcement, service, and emergency agencies; • Principles and practices of emergency management, including EOC operations, Incident Command, first responder procedures, continuity of operations, and security measures; • Principles and practices of public transportation policies, funding sources, and real estate leasing and development; • Principles and practices of public administration, organization, management analysis, fiscal management, grant management, and program development; • Principles and practices of effective supervision and training; • State and national laws and policies regarding emergency management.
Ability to:
• Select, supervise, train, evaluate, motivate, counsel, and discipline subordinate staff; • Effectively plan, organize, implement, and evaluate emergency management and homeland security programs; • Ensure VTA complies with federal, state, and local agencies; • Analyze data pertaining to department functions, interpret management information, maintain records and reports, and develop short and long-term budget plans; • Define problem areas, evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions to complex issues and problems; • Oversee and evaluate emergency management programs; • Analyze situations, identify problems, recommend solutions, and evaluate the outcome;
• Monitor developments and legislation related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluate the impact on VTA's operations and recommend and implement policy and procedure improvements; • Actively participate in various professional groups, boards, and committees; effectively advocate for VTA's interests; • Coordinate with executives in other divisions in the preparation and submittal of reports and other documents to regulatory agencies and different audiences; • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; • Effectively represent VTA in dealings with government agencies and other entities; • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work; • Develop and implement change through new and innovative processes and technology.
General Application Instructions
Please read this job announcement in its entirety before applying. We recommend printing or saving a copy for future reference.
To be considered, applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline. If the job posting is listed as "continuous," we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an immediate email confirmation.
Personalized responses to Supplemental Questions that connect your past experiences to this specific role are the most effective. AI-generated content may lack the specificity required to address the key criteria outlined in the job description. While we encourage the use of AI as a tool to enhance your work, we want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills. You may use AI to generate ideas, but please ensure your final responses are in your own voice and reflect your unique experience. Overreliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish your chances of success.
Important: Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications, resumes, Job Interest Notification Cards, or incomplete/unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application.
Communication & Contact Information All updates regarding your application-including notices for testing and interviews-will be sent via email. Be sure to select email as your preferred method of communication and maintain a valid, up-to-date email address. Applicants are also responsible for keeping their phone numbers and mailing addresses current in their online profiles.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates. Please check your application status through your online account. For technical support, contact NEOGOV at (855) 524-5627, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST), excluding holidays.
Application Review & Processing All current and prior relevant work experience-including experience with VTA-must be fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. Entries such as "see resume" are not acceptable. Incomplete or improperly completed applications may be rejected, even if you meet the minimum qualifications.
While you are welcome to upload a resume, it does not substitute for completing the online application in full. Be sure that your application accurately reflects the education and experience necessary for the position.
Applications are reviewed throughout the recruitment process to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Meeting these minimums or advancing through any stage does not guarantee further consideration. Any misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications, experience, education, or training may result in disqualification and/or exclusion from future employment opportunities with VTA.
This classification is represented by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFSCME). Wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between VTA and the union.
Tentative Examinations:
Oral Panel: Week of March 16, 2026
Conditions of Employment
Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background check, reference checks, verification of education or certifications, and a criminal history review before appointment.
For sensitive positions, VTA requires all safety-sensitive positions to have a 6-month DOT physical clearance. Obtained at the time of preboarding from a VTA-contracted Concentra Location.
Eligibility List
The established Eligible List from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur. Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and examination process. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email mailto:Personnel@vta.org at least five business days before the test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6946143
City of Portland
Portland, OR, USA
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
City of Portland
Portland, OR, USA
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
