Recycling Improvement and Evaluation Coordinator (Coordinator II - CPPW) - Limited Duration
City of Portland
Salary: $40.97 - $58.47 Hourly
Job Type: Limited Duration
Job Number: 2026-00010
Location: Portland, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 1/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full Time, Limited Duration. 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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Flexibility in schedule is negotiable. Work Location: Hybrid. This position reports to The Vanport Building, 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location. Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees. Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). To view this labor agreement, please click 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 respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Recycling Improvement and Evaluation Coordinator will focus on City of Portland projects and programs designed to reduce contamination in the mixed recycling system as a part of the https://www.oregon.gov/deq/recycling/pages/modernizing-oregons-recycling-system.aspx This position will report to the Sustainable Materials and Waste Policy Manager.
As a Recycling Improvement and Evaluation Coordinator, you will:
• Develop and implement a plan to track and evaluate the results of activities to reduce contamination of mixed recycling streams among residential, multifamily and business customers, towards a goal of less than 10% contamination by 2030. • Collaborate within our division and with contractors to ensure that data collected through contamination reduction activities are consistent with evaluation goals. • Coordinate small teams of City staff or contractors to gather high quality evaluative data from contamination reduction programing. • Revise and update https://www.portland.gov/bps/garbage-recycling/garbage-recycling-and-compost-rules-and-regulations that govern waste collection services and customer expectations to facilitate contamination reduction in mixed recycling, including rules to implement monitoring and feedback systems. • Annually update our strategy for contamination reduction activities each fiscal year, taking into account evaluation results and adapting to lessons learned. • Research, propose and pilot technological solutions to contamination reduction. • Partner with DEQ, CAA and other local governments to learn and share program development challenges and successes.
Travel Requirements: This position will need to travel in the field to inspect evaluation methods and understand contamination reduction interventions.
Our Ideal Candidate is:
• An evaluator: Understands research and program evaluation strategies needed to improve outcomes for projects and programs. • Collaborative: Committed to working with a broad range of community partners and stakeholders. • Experienced with project management: Uses a variety of tools for project scoping, stakeholder identification and engagement, tasks and timeline management, and reporting. • Knowledgeable: Understands the practices of policy development and/or program evaluation. Has knowledge of resource conservation, sustainability, waste collection systems, extended producer responsibility laws, and systems of reuse. • Emotionally intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. Has strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. • Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion: Using these core values to guide and inform your work, create inclusive, respectful, and responsive settings and promote equitable access to recycling.
About the Team Sustainable Materials and Waste Division, housed within the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS), rethinks how we use materials and manage waste to improve community well-being, work towards sustainability and equity, and protect critical natural resources. Our work is based in https://www.portland.gov/business-opportunities/about-us/values We work closely with garbage and recycling collection companies, state and local waste agencies, and Portland's diverse communities.
The Sustainable Materials and Waste Division includes three teams:
• Policy team: Develops and strengthens policies, programs, and plans that increase opportunities to reduce waste, recycle, compost, and reduce environmental impacts of products and packaging, as well as meet the needs of Portland's diverse communities. • Operations team: Manages Portland's garbage, recycling, and compost collection systems, public trash collection, cleanup events, and graffiti removal. Provides customer service and enforcement. • Technical Assistance and Education Team: Supports and educates Portland businesses and residents with the goal to reduce waste, and support reuse, repair, recycling, and composting.
Learn more here: https://www.portland.gov/bps/garbage-recycling
About the Bureau The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and practical solutions that enhance Portland's livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity to achieve prosperous, healthy, resilient communities. In collaboration with community partners, we provide; comprehensive land use, neighborhood, economic, historic and environmental planning, and urban design; policy and technical services to advance green building and a just transition to clean energy, waste prevention, composting and recycling, and a sustainable food system; administration of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund; policy to address climate change; regulation of private franchise utilities; administration of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission; and digital equity and inclusion policy, projects and outreach. (http://www.portland.gov/bps). For more information about Portland's recycling, composting and garbage programs visit: (https://www.portland.gov/bps/garbage-recycling)
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with abroad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position 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.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XmMYEeDkTa20yirBFXYsAg
*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.
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources mailto:Tamela.Ressler@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Experience using data to evaluate programs, develop performance measures, and make recommendations to improve policies or outcomes. • Experience applying project management techniques, including using a variety of tools for project scoping, stakeholder engagement, tasks and timeline management, and reporting.? • Experience writing clear, well-organized reports or summaries that explain research or technical information in a persuasive and easy-to-understand way. • Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams and communities to build trust, resolve differences, and reach shared goals. • Ability to communicate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences, including leading discussions and presentations. • Ability to facilitate conversations by fairly representing different perspectives and providing guidance in areas related to conservation or sustainability. Applicant must also possess:
• A valid state driver's license and https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12184.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between December 29, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date. • Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments. • To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
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 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 any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter, it will not be reviewed. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time. • 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. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: January 12 - January 16, 2026
• 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of January 19, 2026
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late January / Early February 2026
• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Mid-to-Late February 2026
• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.
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
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
An Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6823792
Full Time
Recycling Improvement and Evaluation Coordinator (Coordinator II - CPPW) - Limited Duration
City of Portland
Salary: $40.97 - $58.47 Hourly
Job Type: Limited Duration
Job Number: 2026-00010
Location: Portland, OR
Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Closing: 1/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full Time, Limited Duration. 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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Flexibility in schedule is negotiable. Work Location: Hybrid. This position reports to The Vanport Building, 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location. Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees. Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). To view this labor agreement, please click 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 respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The Recycling Improvement and Evaluation Coordinator will focus on City of Portland projects and programs designed to reduce contamination in the mixed recycling system as a part of the https://www.oregon.gov/deq/recycling/pages/modernizing-oregons-recycling-system.aspx This position will report to the Sustainable Materials and Waste Policy Manager.
As a Recycling Improvement and Evaluation Coordinator, you will:
• Develop and implement a plan to track and evaluate the results of activities to reduce contamination of mixed recycling streams among residential, multifamily and business customers, towards a goal of less than 10% contamination by 2030. • Collaborate within our division and with contractors to ensure that data collected through contamination reduction activities are consistent with evaluation goals. • Coordinate small teams of City staff or contractors to gather high quality evaluative data from contamination reduction programing. • Revise and update https://www.portland.gov/bps/garbage-recycling/garbage-recycling-and-compost-rules-and-regulations that govern waste collection services and customer expectations to facilitate contamination reduction in mixed recycling, including rules to implement monitoring and feedback systems. • Annually update our strategy for contamination reduction activities each fiscal year, taking into account evaluation results and adapting to lessons learned. • Research, propose and pilot technological solutions to contamination reduction. • Partner with DEQ, CAA and other local governments to learn and share program development challenges and successes.
Travel Requirements: This position will need to travel in the field to inspect evaluation methods and understand contamination reduction interventions.
Our Ideal Candidate is:
• An evaluator: Understands research and program evaluation strategies needed to improve outcomes for projects and programs. • Collaborative: Committed to working with a broad range of community partners and stakeholders. • Experienced with project management: Uses a variety of tools for project scoping, stakeholder identification and engagement, tasks and timeline management, and reporting. • Knowledgeable: Understands the practices of policy development and/or program evaluation. Has knowledge of resource conservation, sustainability, waste collection systems, extended producer responsibility laws, and systems of reuse. • Emotionally intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. Has strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. • Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion: Using these core values to guide and inform your work, create inclusive, respectful, and responsive settings and promote equitable access to recycling.
About the Team Sustainable Materials and Waste Division, housed within the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS), rethinks how we use materials and manage waste to improve community well-being, work towards sustainability and equity, and protect critical natural resources. Our work is based in https://www.portland.gov/business-opportunities/about-us/values We work closely with garbage and recycling collection companies, state and local waste agencies, and Portland's diverse communities.
The Sustainable Materials and Waste Division includes three teams:
• Policy team: Develops and strengthens policies, programs, and plans that increase opportunities to reduce waste, recycle, compost, and reduce environmental impacts of products and packaging, as well as meet the needs of Portland's diverse communities. • Operations team: Manages Portland's garbage, recycling, and compost collection systems, public trash collection, cleanup events, and graffiti removal. Provides customer service and enforcement. • Technical Assistance and Education Team: Supports and educates Portland businesses and residents with the goal to reduce waste, and support reuse, repair, recycling, and composting.
Learn more here: https://www.portland.gov/bps/garbage-recycling
About the Bureau The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and practical solutions that enhance Portland's livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity to achieve prosperous, healthy, resilient communities. In collaboration with community partners, we provide; comprehensive land use, neighborhood, economic, historic and environmental planning, and urban design; policy and technical services to advance green building and a just transition to clean energy, waste prevention, composting and recycling, and a sustainable food system; administration of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund; policy to address climate change; regulation of private franchise utilities; administration of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission; and digital equity and inclusion policy, projects and outreach. (http://www.portland.gov/bps). For more information about Portland's recycling, composting and garbage programs visit: (https://www.portland.gov/bps/garbage-recycling)
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with abroad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position 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.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XmMYEeDkTa20yirBFXYsAg
*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.
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources mailto:Tamela.Ressler@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Experience using data to evaluate programs, develop performance measures, and make recommendations to improve policies or outcomes. • Experience applying project management techniques, including using a variety of tools for project scoping, stakeholder engagement, tasks and timeline management, and reporting.? • Experience writing clear, well-organized reports or summaries that explain research or technical information in a persuasive and easy-to-understand way. • Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams and communities to build trust, resolve differences, and reach shared goals. • Ability to communicate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences, including leading discussions and presentations. • Ability to facilitate conversations by fairly representing different perspectives and providing guidance in areas related to conservation or sustainability. Applicant must also possess:
• A valid state driver's license and https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12184.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between December 29, 2025 - January 12, 2026
Required Application Materials:
• Resume • Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date. • Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments. • To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
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 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 any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter, it will not be reviewed. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time. • 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. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: January 12 - January 16, 2026
• 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of January 19, 2026
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late January / Early February 2026
• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Mid-to-Late February 2026
• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.
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
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
An Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6823792
Parking Management District Coordinator III
City of Portland
Salary: $99,860.80 - $129,729.60 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00844
Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Bureau: Portland Bureau of Transportation
Closing: 10/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliationApplication 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.
The Parking Management District Coordinator III is a vital part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) parking management team, shaping and implementing parking and transportation programs that reflect the needs of Portland's five pay-to-park districts. This position guides parking management by balancing big-picture strategies and policies with the practical and hands-on problem solving needed day-to-day that keeps districts running smoothly. The Coordinator also engages stakeholders and local businesses, leads or works with advisory bodies, manages district budgets, supervises support staff, and ensures district programs and initiatives align with City and PBOT goals. About the division/bureau: The Parking & Regulatory Operations Division plays a critical role in supporting PBOT's mission by managing the systems that keep Portland moving safely and efficiently. With more than 40 employees, the division oversees a wide range of on-street parking programs and regulatory permits, contracts, and enforcement activities. Parking Operations manages residential and business parking permits, parking control signs and markings, parking technologies (including the Parking Kitty app and on-street pay stations), and five pay-to-park districts across the city. Regulatory Operations manages the private for-hire transportation industry (including taxis, Uber/Lyft, and tour vehicles), towing administration through City contracts, accessible for-hire services, and the City's speed and red-light safety camera program. What you'll get to do: • Collaborate closely with community stakeholders, develop and implement district-specific parking strategies that align with the City's transportation goals, reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles, and improve multimodal access through partnership with Transportation Demand Management Programs. • Commit to data-informed decisions and prioritize transparency in decision-making to ensure parking revenue is reinvested to strengthen local mobility, safety, and livability in a way that serves the whole community. • Shape on-street parking programs through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and equitable public engagement • Develop and implement district and project-specific communication plans. • Plan and convene regular stakeholder advisory meetings. • Supervise, set daily work plans, and coach supporting staff to reach project deadlines and Section goals. • Develop and implement annual district work plans and manage project and program budgets. • Prepare requests for proposals, manage consultant selection process, and oversee selected firms and vendors. • Develop and manage consultant contacts and budgets. • Demonstrate creativity, innovation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment to strive for best outcomes. • Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism. • Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning.
An ideal candidate will have supervising experience, 3-5 years of progressively responsible program or project management experience that requires both technical and interpersonal expertise. Ideal candidates should also have 3-5 years of experience working in transportation, parking, or public administration.
Who you are: • Project/Program Manager: You know project management principles, can lead internal and external groups, can manage programs and projects, and can manage budgets. • Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing. • Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions. • Results Driven: This position is high-paced and dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. • Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects and tasks are completed effectively and efficiently, and tackle urgent challenges with creativity and swift action. • Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand and respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. • Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively. • Experienced Leader: An experienced leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team and employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is important to you, along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values. • Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You've demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, calm, and strategic in a high-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making. • Authentic: Effective in a professionally diverse environment. You treat customers, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable.
Although Not Required, you may: Hold a degree or certificate in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Public Policy, Parking Management, or related field. Questions?:Terrol JohnsonSenior Recruitermailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
• Experience working with community stakeholders, advisory committees, or leading a group of individuals who may have divergent goals and perspectives. • Experience developing work plans to implement adopted policies, strategies, and initiatives. • Experience developing and managing budgets, work plans, and consultant contracts. • Experience in data analysis, program evaluation, and policy implementation. • Experience managing projects, prioritizing staff workloads, and making policy and program recommendations.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between September 29, 2025, and October 13, 2025Required 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 reflect 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. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note that per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx, 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 the closing date and time of this recruitment.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 13, 2025 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, is 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrativehttps://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review.01 for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 20, 2025 • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD • Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBDStep 6: Start Date: • 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:
• 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 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.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6633569
Full Time
Parking Management District Coordinator III
City of Portland
Salary: $99,860.80 - $129,729.60 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00844
Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Bureau: Portland Bureau of Transportation
Closing: 10/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliationApplication 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.
The Parking Management District Coordinator III is a vital part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) parking management team, shaping and implementing parking and transportation programs that reflect the needs of Portland's five pay-to-park districts. This position guides parking management by balancing big-picture strategies and policies with the practical and hands-on problem solving needed day-to-day that keeps districts running smoothly. The Coordinator also engages stakeholders and local businesses, leads or works with advisory bodies, manages district budgets, supervises support staff, and ensures district programs and initiatives align with City and PBOT goals. About the division/bureau: The Parking & Regulatory Operations Division plays a critical role in supporting PBOT's mission by managing the systems that keep Portland moving safely and efficiently. With more than 40 employees, the division oversees a wide range of on-street parking programs and regulatory permits, contracts, and enforcement activities. Parking Operations manages residential and business parking permits, parking control signs and markings, parking technologies (including the Parking Kitty app and on-street pay stations), and five pay-to-park districts across the city. Regulatory Operations manages the private for-hire transportation industry (including taxis, Uber/Lyft, and tour vehicles), towing administration through City contracts, accessible for-hire services, and the City's speed and red-light safety camera program. What you'll get to do: • Collaborate closely with community stakeholders, develop and implement district-specific parking strategies that align with the City's transportation goals, reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles, and improve multimodal access through partnership with Transportation Demand Management Programs. • Commit to data-informed decisions and prioritize transparency in decision-making to ensure parking revenue is reinvested to strengthen local mobility, safety, and livability in a way that serves the whole community. • Shape on-street parking programs through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and equitable public engagement • Develop and implement district and project-specific communication plans. • Plan and convene regular stakeholder advisory meetings. • Supervise, set daily work plans, and coach supporting staff to reach project deadlines and Section goals. • Develop and implement annual district work plans and manage project and program budgets. • Prepare requests for proposals, manage consultant selection process, and oversee selected firms and vendors. • Develop and manage consultant contacts and budgets. • Demonstrate creativity, innovation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment to strive for best outcomes. • Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism. • Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning.
An ideal candidate will have supervising experience, 3-5 years of progressively responsible program or project management experience that requires both technical and interpersonal expertise. Ideal candidates should also have 3-5 years of experience working in transportation, parking, or public administration.
Who you are: • Project/Program Manager: You know project management principles, can lead internal and external groups, can manage programs and projects, and can manage budgets. • Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing. • Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions. • Results Driven: This position is high-paced and dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. • Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects and tasks are completed effectively and efficiently, and tackle urgent challenges with creativity and swift action. • Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand and respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. • Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively. • Experienced Leader: An experienced leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team and employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is important to you, along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values. • Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You've demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, calm, and strategic in a high-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making. • Authentic: Effective in a professionally diverse environment. You treat customers, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable.
Although Not Required, you may: Hold a degree or certificate in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Public Policy, Parking Management, or related field. Questions?:Terrol JohnsonSenior Recruitermailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
• Experience working with community stakeholders, advisory committees, or leading a group of individuals who may have divergent goals and perspectives. • Experience developing work plans to implement adopted policies, strategies, and initiatives. • Experience developing and managing budgets, work plans, and consultant contracts. • Experience in data analysis, program evaluation, and policy implementation. • Experience managing projects, prioritizing staff workloads, and making policy and program recommendations.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between September 29, 2025, and October 13, 2025Required 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 reflect 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. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note that per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx, 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 the closing date and time of this recruitment.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 13, 2025 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, is 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrativehttps://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review.01 for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 20, 2025 • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD • Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBDStep 6: Start Date: • 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:
• 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 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.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6633569
Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III)
City of Portland
Salary: $120,785.60 - $172,764.80 Annually
Job Type: At Will
Job Number: 2025-00781
Location: 1221 SW 4th Ave, OR
Bureau: Office of Government Relations
Closing: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.Work Location: 1221 SW 4TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204Benefits: For an overview of the benefits for this position, you can visit our benefits tab.Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliationApplication Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter.
The Office of Government Relations seeks to hire a Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III). Long before the city of Portland was incorporated, Native American and Indigenous people lived in thriving communities along the Columbia and Willamette rivers and throughout the surrounding geography. Now, the City of Portland seeks to address a history of harm to indigenous people, rebuild trust, repair relationships, and create an inclusive, welcoming city for Tribal members and all Portland residents alike.
The position will facilitate city efforts to engage elected officials, city leaders, and program staff to coordinate, collaborate, and consult with federally recognized sovereign Tribal governments. This will include establishing meaningful relationships to honor treaty rights and cultural heritage, inform decision-making, and improve outcomes for Tribal Nations and their members.
The work will advance the City's core values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility.
As the Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III), you will:
• Support city leadership and elected officials to establish government-to-government relationships with sovereign Tribal Nations. • Lead the facilitation of mutual agreements between the city and Tribal Nations to help inform decision-making, guide city programs, and/or align the city's internal policies, procedures, and practices to improve outcomes for Tribal communities. • Serve as the primary liaison for the City of Portland to support coordination and consistency in our relationships and effective program delivery related to Tribal Nations and their members. • Inform and advise city leadership, elected officials, and city staff on Tribal history, treaties, sovereignty, self-governance, protocols, customs, and traditions, to support respectful and trusting relations with Tribal governments that honor cultural heritage. • Provide staff support to city elected officials and city leadership at key meetings, conferences, ceremonial events, and public hearings dealing with tribal affairs. • Provide information and talking points to city elected officials and city leadership for media inquiries and other external communications. • Identify opportunities for city leadership and elected officials in ways that inspire robust participation in the Government-to-government Tribal Relations body of work. • Convene an internal program advisory team to support a process of engagement and collaboration with sovereign tribes. • Build and maintain close working relationships with regional and state governmental partners. • Build and maintain close working relationships with bureau staff across the City to create efficient avenues to advance program work and ensure outcomes are aligned with core City values. • Participate in the City's internal bureaus' Tribal liaison convenings to inform and advise the liaisons on work related to the city's agreements with Tribal Nations. • Collaborate and coordinate closely with the Urban Native and Indigenous community engagement work that will be separately located under the leadership of the city's Community Engagement Officer.
The Portland Office of Government Relations is offering an optional Information Session for this position. Please see the "Additional Information" section below for more details on how to join.
Questions?:Terrol JohnsonSenior Recruitermailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
• Knowledge of Tribal matters and policies, which may include federal, state, and local laws, regulations and court decisions relating to federal Indian policy, historic and cultural resources, treaties, natural resources, and tribal consultation. • Knowledge of local and regional Tribal issues and political landscape, as well as intersectionality of urban Native issues. • Knowledge of intergovernmental affairs, community relations, and public affairs issues and challenges, relevant laws and regulations, and court decisions. • Ability to think critically, creatively, and proactively to identify City programs, operations, and policies that would benefit from tribal government involvement, as well as how enhancing Tribal relationships can benefit City goals. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials and their staff, the public, bureau leadership and staff, intergovernmental and other agency staff, and others encountered in the course of work. • Ability to collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities; communicate cross-culturally. Training and Experience
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, or a related field; AND
Six (6) years' experience in legislative analysis or intergovernmental affairs; OR
Any equivalent education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities as stated in the above minimum qualifications.
Desired, but not required qualifications:
• Experience working with sovereign tribal governments and elected officials. • Experience managing communications in a political environment. • Ability to navigate sensitive political environments. • Knowledge of conflict resolution and coalition building.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between September 8, 2025, and October 6, 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 can 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 but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • 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. • 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 OregonEvery worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 6, 2025 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. 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 October 13, 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
OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION
To assist you in understanding this position, a one-hour online information session on the Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III) position will be offered at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October. 2nd, using Zoom. Time will be reserved for a question-and-answer period. Prospective candidates may participate by phone or computer, but are not required to use video or provide their full names to allow for anonymity. You are not required to attend to apply for this job.
If you need an interpreter or other accommodations to fully participate in this meeting, please contact Terrol Johnson at mailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov.
How to join:
Tribal Government Relations Manager Recruitment Information Session
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89371055398?pwd=ArvPb4DYekhkrGqaWc3mkVbUTZcO8b.1
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 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.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6577305
Full Time
Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III)
City of Portland
Salary: $120,785.60 - $172,764.80 Annually
Job Type: At Will
Job Number: 2025-00781
Location: 1221 SW 4th Ave, OR
Bureau: Office of Government Relations
Closing: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.Work Location: 1221 SW 4TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204Benefits: For an overview of the benefits for this position, you can visit our benefits tab.Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliationApplication Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter.
The Office of Government Relations seeks to hire a Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III). Long before the city of Portland was incorporated, Native American and Indigenous people lived in thriving communities along the Columbia and Willamette rivers and throughout the surrounding geography. Now, the City of Portland seeks to address a history of harm to indigenous people, rebuild trust, repair relationships, and create an inclusive, welcoming city for Tribal members and all Portland residents alike.
The position will facilitate city efforts to engage elected officials, city leaders, and program staff to coordinate, collaborate, and consult with federally recognized sovereign Tribal governments. This will include establishing meaningful relationships to honor treaty rights and cultural heritage, inform decision-making, and improve outcomes for Tribal Nations and their members.
The work will advance the City's core values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility.
As the Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III), you will:
• Support city leadership and elected officials to establish government-to-government relationships with sovereign Tribal Nations. • Lead the facilitation of mutual agreements between the city and Tribal Nations to help inform decision-making, guide city programs, and/or align the city's internal policies, procedures, and practices to improve outcomes for Tribal communities. • Serve as the primary liaison for the City of Portland to support coordination and consistency in our relationships and effective program delivery related to Tribal Nations and their members. • Inform and advise city leadership, elected officials, and city staff on Tribal history, treaties, sovereignty, self-governance, protocols, customs, and traditions, to support respectful and trusting relations with Tribal governments that honor cultural heritage. • Provide staff support to city elected officials and city leadership at key meetings, conferences, ceremonial events, and public hearings dealing with tribal affairs. • Provide information and talking points to city elected officials and city leadership for media inquiries and other external communications. • Identify opportunities for city leadership and elected officials in ways that inspire robust participation in the Government-to-government Tribal Relations body of work. • Convene an internal program advisory team to support a process of engagement and collaboration with sovereign tribes. • Build and maintain close working relationships with regional and state governmental partners. • Build and maintain close working relationships with bureau staff across the City to create efficient avenues to advance program work and ensure outcomes are aligned with core City values. • Participate in the City's internal bureaus' Tribal liaison convenings to inform and advise the liaisons on work related to the city's agreements with Tribal Nations. • Collaborate and coordinate closely with the Urban Native and Indigenous community engagement work that will be separately located under the leadership of the city's Community Engagement Officer.
The Portland Office of Government Relations is offering an optional Information Session for this position. Please see the "Additional Information" section below for more details on how to join.
Questions?:Terrol JohnsonSenior Recruitermailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
• Knowledge of Tribal matters and policies, which may include federal, state, and local laws, regulations and court decisions relating to federal Indian policy, historic and cultural resources, treaties, natural resources, and tribal consultation. • Knowledge of local and regional Tribal issues and political landscape, as well as intersectionality of urban Native issues. • Knowledge of intergovernmental affairs, community relations, and public affairs issues and challenges, relevant laws and regulations, and court decisions. • Ability to think critically, creatively, and proactively to identify City programs, operations, and policies that would benefit from tribal government involvement, as well as how enhancing Tribal relationships can benefit City goals. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials and their staff, the public, bureau leadership and staff, intergovernmental and other agency staff, and others encountered in the course of work. • Ability to collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities; communicate cross-culturally. Training and Experience
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, or a related field; AND
Six (6) years' experience in legislative analysis or intergovernmental affairs; OR
Any equivalent education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties and responsibilities as stated in the above minimum qualifications.
Desired, but not required qualifications:
• Experience working with sovereign tribal governments and elected officials. • Experience managing communications in a political environment. • Ability to navigate sensitive political environments. • Knowledge of conflict resolution and coalition building.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between September 8, 2025, and October 6, 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 can 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 but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • 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. • 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 OregonEvery worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 6, 2025 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. 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 October 13, 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
OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION
To assist you in understanding this position, a one-hour online information session on the Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III) position will be offered at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October. 2nd, using Zoom. Time will be reserved for a question-and-answer period. Prospective candidates may participate by phone or computer, but are not required to use video or provide their full names to allow for anonymity. You are not required to attend to apply for this job.
If you need an interpreter or other accommodations to fully participate in this meeting, please contact Terrol Johnson at mailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov.
How to join:
Tribal Government Relations Manager Recruitment Information Session
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89371055398?pwd=ArvPb4DYekhkrGqaWc3mkVbUTZcO8b.1
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 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.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6577305