Green Stormwater Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Supervisor I - E

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Green Stormwater Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Supervisor I - E

Salary

$97,510.40 - $126,692.80 Annually

Location

OR 97210, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2025-00222

Bureau

Bureau of Environmental Services

Opening Date

02/17/2025

Closing Date

3/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: 2615A NW INDUSTRIAL ST, PORTLAND OR 97210

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.

Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation

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 attach a resume and cover letter.

Introduction

The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is hiring a Supervisor I to lead the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Operations and Maintenance Technical Program within the Watershed Operations and Maintenance Division. The Green Stormwater Infrastructure O&M Section is responsible GSI vegetation management, enhancement, design review, planting, establishment, and maintenance. The Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Operations and Maintenance Section manages BES's green infrastructure throughout the city and supports Capital Improvement Projects, City Bureaus, outside partners, and customers. The GSI Operations and Maintenance Program is primarily responsible for maintaining green street facilities (roadway stormwater planters) and other regional public vegetated stormwater facilities.

The Position

This position is located with the Watershed Operations and Maintenance Division within the Bureau’s Operations and Maintenance Group. This position is responsible for leading a team of GSI Technicians and managing GSI contractors to maintain green stormwater infrastructure (vegetated stormwater management facilities) to meet the Bureau's goals of protecting public health, water quality, and the environment.

The GSI Maintenance Supervisor will have some or all of the following duties and responsibilities:

• Lead by example to create a positive work culture and environment that values safety, equity, quality, and productivity.

• Supervise team(s) of GSI Technicians; plan, schedule, and assign work; monitor work plans to achieve the program's mission and goals and ensure work is accomplished in a timely and fiscally responsible manner.

• Manage multiple on-call service contracts for GSI maintenance, irrigation, planting, and plant procurement, with annual materials and services budget of > $3M. Represent the bureau in the procurement process for new contracts and contract amendments. Communicate with contractors to ensure contractor practices are consistent with contract specifications, BES practices, and community expectations. Coordinate contract utilization with other GSI O&M staff to optimize contractor capacity and minimize costs. Mediate disputes between contractors and GSI O&M staff. Recruit and hire staff. Establish performance requirements and personal development targets with assigned staff; evaluate performance and provide performance improvement and development guidance.

• Recommend disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies in accordance with City Charter, Code, human resources policies and labor contract agreements, subject to Director and City management concurrence. Provide leadership and mentoring to staff.

• Ensure quality of maintenance activities via appropriate training and ongoing assessment against performance measures.

• Protect both public safety and worker safety by establishing and enforcing safety-related operations protocols and providing appropriate safety training.

• Monitor materials and services budget and expenditures and assist with the development of annual budget and five-year financial plan.

• Build, foster, and maintain relationships with colleagues within the bureau and in other bureaus and agencies.

• Assist with the implementation of an asset management framework for green asset management, including the development of new or improved GSI condition assessment protocols, levels-of-service (LOS), and performance metrics.

• Work with the Section Manager and other program staff to document and continually improve processes and procedures, including field implementation and business practices. to increase program effectiveness and efficiency. Document processes in manuals.

• Coordinate procurement, inventory, and maintenance of physical resources required to conduct GSI maintenance, including vehicles, trailers, irrigation equipment, power tools, hand tools, safety gear and equipment, and other operating supplies and materials.

• Secure and maintain licenses, permits, and staff training required to conduct GSI maintenance.

• Cultivate GSI workforce development opportunities in partnership w/other BES staff, develop opportunities to increase the number and diversity of qualified applicants, potentially including internships and/or apprenticeships, other training programs, and certification programs.

• Fully participate in dismantling institutional racism at the Bureau and the City.

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.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, visit our website: www.portland.gov/bes

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here (https://www.portland.gov/bes/documents/bureau-environmental-services-10-year-strategic-plan-2018-2027/download) .

Questions?:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

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

• Knowledge related to the mission and purpose of the organizational unit and Bureau, such as arboriculture, botany, horticulture, landscape maintenance/management, ecology, urban watershed management, stormwater management, green stormwater infrastructure, or related fields.

• Knowledge of principles and standards of employee supervision and leadership, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation while promoting an equitable workplace environment, and applying equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information, reports, and recommendations clearly and persuasively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, and others encountered in the course of work.

• Ability to analyze complex program operations, administrative and budget issues, evaluate alternatives and recommend and implement logistical and effective courses of action.

• Ability to utilize modern cloud-based enterprise asset management and project management systems, such as Infor Public Sector and e-Builder, to accurately track data, generate reports, and manage workflow.

To Qualify - Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:

A combination of the following education and experience is required.

• Education/Training: High school diploma or GED; AND

• Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a public agency, customer service role, or field related to an organizational unit or Bureau/Office, including experience leading or supervising the work of other employees.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between February 17 , 2025 – March 10 , 2025

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter.

• Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.

• Resume

• Answer to three (3) 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 cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.

• Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.

• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act (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.

• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

• Do not attach any additional documents.

• Please note, that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

• 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. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

BOLI: Equal pay For Workers: State of Oregon

Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of March 10 , 2025

• 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 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes) 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 March 17 , 2025

• 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 (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values

• Recruitment Process - Work Status

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• Veteran Preference

• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

  Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos (https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a) and offers How to Apply Classes (https://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.

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), including contributions 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 (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

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Thank you for your interest in the City of Portland. We value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

Your Cover Letter and Resume are an important step to assist us in the review for minimum qualifications for the posted vacancy.

In your Cover Letter, write specific and unique responses to address each of the minimum qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section. The information you provide must correctly reflect your work history/resume. A lack of information in your application materials to each of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from the recruitment.

Note: Request for veterans' preference, please add a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Benefit letter. All documents must be uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

• No - If you have a questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

• Yes

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  Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

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• My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.

• You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

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Website

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