Engineering Manager

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation .
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Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.

Are you a strategic, innovative, dynamic leader and change agent with proven experience in leading diverse teams? If so, the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Sewer, Stormwater & Restoration Design Division in the Engineering Services group that may suit you:

The current Engineering Manager position leads the Sewer, Stormwater, and Restoration Division (SSRD), which is responsible for sanitary and combined sewer collection system, stormwater, and surface water restoration design projects. In addition, the division oversees programs to bring areas of the collection system to conforming sewer standards and to partner with private properties to reduce stormwater flows from entering the collection system. Sewer improvement projects range from rehabilitation of small sewer projects to large-diameter interceptors. Stormwater projects range from sump systems to large regional stormwater facilities. The SSRD works closely with the Construction and Inspection Division in Engineering to deliver projects.

With the bureau’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shifting priorities over the next five years, the work of the division is changing. Leadership of this division will require dynamic skills that embrace this opportunity to develop a new organizational structure within Engineering Services that provides flexibility to adapt to a changing CIP, staff development opportunities, and succession planning that result in a resilient structure and engaged workforce. The Engineering Services leadership team, under the direction of the Chief Engineer, will be evaluating various organizational changes across each division in the coming months.

Additional Information:
The Engineering Services group includes 154 employees and is led by a Chief Engineer who oversees a Materials Testing Laboratory, a Business Operations team, and three Divisions (SSRD, Construction and Inspection, and Treatment & Pump Systems) focused on the design and construction of a wide range of assets including collection systems for sewer and stormwater, watershed restoration, treatment plants, and pump stations. This position would be primarily located downtown at the Portland Building.

The City of Portland recently organized the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), the Water Bureau, and the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) under the Public Works Service Area. This position will play a vital role in organizational planning and workforce support and development as part of the Public Works Service Area and overall City effort.

What you’ll get to do:

• Lead and collaborate with senior management and front-line staff to achieve mission, goals, and performance measures.
• Collaborate with senior management to prepare strategic plans and annual work plans; develop, implement, improve, and evaluate engineering programs, projects, workflow, methods, and work products in accordance with Bureau/Office plans, budgets, and policies; perform specialized financial, revenue, budgetary, and management studies and analyses.
• Coordinate the development and completion of engineering, construction, and design project plans, designs, and standards; coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure operations remain on schedule and budget; direct, organize, supervise, review, and suggest revisions for project plans, design, construction, and management; manage staff, budget, schedules, and scope of projects.
• Oversee and manage budget development and administration, including forecasting resources needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor budget to actual revenues and expenditures and suggest mid-year adjustments.
• Ensure project completion in accordance with work plans, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, and policies, and Bureau/Office policies and procedures
• Attend public meetings to assist with presentations, conduct community outreach, providing assistance to City Council, and respond to sensitive citizen and media questions, feedback, and requests for information.
• Attract, develop, and retain diverse, highly competent, service-oriented staff that support the City’s and Bureau/Office’s mission, objectives, and service expectations; create and promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society; ensure that employees are provided with guidance and opportunity to correct deficiencies and appropriate discipline procedures are implemented.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services
This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are reimagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We communicate respectfully and transparently.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and who desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov
Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov)

The City is offering an optional information meeting for this recruitment. Please see the Additional Information section below for details.

Questions:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge and understanding of design and engineering theory, principles, practices, costs, construction techniques, trends, regulations, standards, equipment, and materials related to area of specialization or organizational unitAbility to manage a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.Experience supervising and directing the work of non-technical, technical, professional, and supervisory staff.Knowledge of information technology applicable to engineering, design, project management, and business aspects of the area of specialization or unitAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and patience, and gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration.
Additional Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education/Training: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, and engineering course work in the discipline related to the assigned Bureau/Office or organizational unit for some positions;

AND

Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional engineering, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Special Requirements and/or Qualifications:
Professional Engineering (PE) License, Oregon State Board of Engineering Examiners and Licensed Surveyors (OSBEELS). Specific licensure or certification in the appropriate field may be required for certain positions. A valid state driver’s license may be required for certain positions.

Preferred Qualifications:
A Master’s in Engineering Management or advanced degree in a related field.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between September 16 , 2024 - October 07 , 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)

Application Tips:

• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
  
• Do not attach materials not requested.
  
• All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
  
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
  

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 07 , 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• 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 City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 14, 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
• Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD


Step 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• Click here for additional information regarding the following:
• City of Portland Core Values

Recruitment Process - Work StatusEqual Employment OpportunityVeteran PreferenceADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION

To assist you in understanding this position and the recruitment process, we will offer an Optional Information Session that will provide you with details about the position and about the application process. You are not required to attend to apply for this job. You are welcome to join us for the optional session below:

BHR Workforce Recruitment and Training is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Engineering Manager
Time: September 23, 2024, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89580954835

Meeting ID: 895 8095 4835

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
• Family Medical Leave
• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .

Closing Date/Time: 10/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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