Environmental Program Coordinator

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 am-3:30 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: 6543 N BURLINGTON AVE, PORTLAND OR 97203
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: Professional & Technical Employees Local 17 (PROTEC17).
To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements .

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

Are you a leader with an interest in environmental regulatory work that has a real impact on the environment and public health? Are you a proven problem-solver, critical thinker, and change agent who can adapt to new situations and challenges with determination? You may be the Environmental Program Coordinator that BES is looking for!

The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking an Environmental Program Coordinator
Enforcement Program Coordinator
The Environmental Program Coordinator works under the Enforcement Program Manager to support the Division’s compliance efforts in accordance with City, State, and Federal regulatory requirements. The work of this position is required by the MS4, UIC, and WWTP permits issued to the City. The Compliance Division administers and enforces multiple sections of City Code and sets of Administrative Rules regarding the City’s management of its sanitary and stormwater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems. This administrative position regularly engages internal stakeholders and City staff to coordinate enforcement, provide guidance and project support to individual programs, and ensure consistent and equitable application of enforcement across multiple environmental programs.

What you’ll get to do:

• Research, interpret, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure bureau compliance with environmental protection laws and regulations
• Ensure accurate application of regulations for the Division’s enforcement actions by implementing effective courses of action
• Support equitable program practices for underserved communities
• Provide administrative support for the public appeals process
• Program development and project management
• Develop and conduct enforcement staff trainings

An ideal candidate will demonstrate through direct or transferrable experience:
Experience as a problem-solver, critical thinker, and change agent, adapting to new situations and challenges with determination, and implementing effective courses of action. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain and present complex information to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.

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 urge respectful communication and transparency.
• 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)

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

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
Ability to apply values and principles of equity and inclusion in all aspects of work and interactions with the public and City staff. Experience interpreting, writing, explaining, or enforcing local, state, or federal environmental regulations.Experience with administrative principles and methods such as goal setting, strategic planning, project management, or program development and implementation.Experience across a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, standard and custom databases, and other office software.Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret data and clearly present information.
Additional Requirements
A Bachelor of Science in natural resource management, environmental science, ecology, or an equivalent degree is required.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between October 07 , 2024- October 28, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
  
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
  

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc. ) by the closing date of the recruitment.
  

Application Tips

• Your 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 résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
  
• 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 any additional documents. Please note, 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. Do not attach materials not requested . E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
  

STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 28 , 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
  
• Your résumé 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
  

STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: week of Novem ber 4 , 2024

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

STEP 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
  

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.
  

Additional Information

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• 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

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: 10/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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