City of Portland

The  Bureau of Environmental Service (BES)  is seeking an  Automation Support Team Supervisor. The  Automation Support Supervisor  is a highly skilled management position that performs a variety of specialized technical and supervisory tasks in support of the Automation Support Team in the  Wastewater Group .  The position is assigned to supervise programs and personnel in maintaining a large activated sludge wastewater treatment plant and 98 pump stations located throughout the city. Under general direction of the Electrical/Instrumentation Supervisor, the Automation Support  Supervisor plans, schedules, organizes, and directs a work unit and program comprised of skilled personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of large wastewater collection, pumping and treatment facilities automation; plans, develops, and monitors the budget for a work unit program; plans, evaluates, and monitors the performance of assigned staff; provides for program support and participation with internal and external stakeholders; and provides leadership to create an inclusive, high-performing, service-oriented and positive work environment. The Automation Support Team Supervisor is responsible for formulating and developing work unit goals and objectives and directing day-to-day activities. Work and results are reviewed through regular individual team meetings, direct observation, inspection and analysis of records, reports and performance metrics, etc.      For more information, please visit our website: http://bit.ly/2oGWEI5

The  Environmental Specialist  position is a lead worker, project manager, and upper-level specialist position in the area of environmental resource science, watershed planning, and project management. Employees in this position use analytic skills and professional judgment to independently develop, evaluate and/or select environmental or natural resource science techniques, procedures and criteria; analyze data; design sampling and monitoring plans; assess watershed impacts and restoration actions, programs, and plans; and write regulatory reports.  Some positions function as an expert on issues related to developing and implementing programs, plans and policies to comply with City, Regional, State and Federal regulations. The Environmental Specialist is responsible for directing the work of professional staff and performing and overseeing all phases of assigned projects. For more information, please visit our website: http://bit.ly/2LzeQg 2

  This is a Limited Term position.    Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.   The Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS) is seeking an Analyst II for the Age Friendly Cities Program .  This position will lead the research, analysis, program design and engagement to promote age-friendly policies and practices in city government and the community at-large. The program will also focus on the intersection of the issues and needs of aging populations and communities of color. With a high degree of autonomy and self-direction, this position develops and manages complex project budgets, negotiates and drafts contracts and agreements, monitors contract compliance, and oversees and reviews work of project staff and consultants. The position exercises a broad range of creative and critical investigative skills, judgment, and discretion in formulating policy recommendations. The position applies various quantitative and qualitative research and analysis tools and methods. The types of analysis include financial and budgeting, equity considerations, client needs, policy development, and program development. This position works closely with city planning, housing and transportation professionals, elected officials, and community partners concerned with social justice, racial equity, and affordable housing.   For more information, please visit our website: http://bit.ly/2O6XYy