Environmental Systems Division Coordinator III

Environmental Systems Division Coordinator III

Salary

$102,856.00 - $133,619.20 Annually

Location

Portland Bureau of Transportation-Maintenance Operations, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2026-00869

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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The Position

Job Appointment: Full Time, Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Alternate schedules may be available.

Work Location: Hybrid. This position reports to Maintenance Operations, 2929 N Kerby ave, Portland, OR 97227. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. Language Pay Differential: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees. For more information, click here.

Union Representation: Non-represented

Starting Pay: The City of Portland follows the Oregon Equal Pay Act. 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.

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 résumé. 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.

About the position:

Under the direction of a PBOT-MO Environmental Systems Division (ESD) Manager II. The purpose of this position supports the coordination, prioritization, sequencing, and accomplishment reporting for sewer/stormwater inspection, cleaning, repair and utility locates work orders for sewer cleaning, associated with the maintenance and operations of the City of Portland Wastewater/Stormwater Collection System.

What you'll get to do, examples of the work that this position would provide includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Plan, prepare and distribute work for Sewer/Stormwater Cleaning, Inspection, Utility Locates & Repair.
• Review, develop and implement continual improvements.
• Perform research, respond and assess service requests.
• Review data from work performed to track performance and budget.
• Maintain databases, compliance records, and create regular reports on status, actions, trends.
• May supervise employees and may lead staff on assigned programs, projects, and functions.
• Intra-Bureau and Inter-Agency Coordination.
• Emergency Response associated with weather events affecting system operations, as well as response to snow/ice events.
• Special Projects and Duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• Data User & Analyst: You are able to access key data, analysis the data, present in formats to support fact-based options for decision-making.
• Decision Maker: You are a strong decision maker, able to arrive at independent decision to authorize and coordinate the prioritization of work.
• Organized: You have a keen attention to detail, providing a high level of resource management while maintaining accurate records, an aptitude for continuous improvement, and your change management skills are strong.
• Flexible: You've demonstrated the ability to maintain flexible, agile and calm in a high-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making.
• Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening, effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions.
• Authentic: You treat community members, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable.
• Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure the projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed.
• Manage projects and people: Experience supervising employees and/or lead staff on assigned programs, projects, and functions.
• Team Player: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to accomplish objectives more effectively for the team.

About the division/bureau: Transportation/Environmental Systems Division

The Environmental System Division (ESD) is part of Portland Bureau of Transportation Maintenance & Operations Group (PBOT-MO). ESD provides maintenance and operations activities to support the City of Portland's Wastewater & Stormwater Collection System. ESD provides Stormwater/Sewer Cleaning, Inspection, Underground Utility Locates, and Sewer/Stormwater Repair maintenance activities via a 'Cooperative Work Agreement' to the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), in support of the City of Portland's federal and state permits protecting public health, safety and the environment, known as the 'National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)' permit.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov. The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.

To Qualify

Applicants must demonstrate how their education, training, and experience meet each of the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Knowledge of wastewater and stormwater collection systems operations, such as cleaning, inspection, repair and utility locates to support federal/state permit requirements.
• Experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solving, and initiative within established procedures, guidelines and authority.
• Experience providing responsive customer service and clear communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision.
• Experience utilizing multiple database systems and software systems, including standard business applications (MS Office 365 or other similar), specialized software for work order/asset management (Maximo, Infor (Hansen)) and on-line ticket reporting software (Zendesk, TrackIT).
• Experience managing projects and people, including supervising employees or leading staff on assigned programs, projects or functions, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully within a diverse workforce while responding appropriately to questions and service requests.

Applicant must also possess:

• Safety training certificates based on business functions.

Although Not Required, you may:

• Incident Command Training from FEMA.
• Have an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) Wastewater Collection Certification Level 1 or Level 2.

The Recruitment Process

How to Apply:

• Submit your resume and responses to supplemental questions by the closing date.
• (Optional) Submit Veterans' Preference documents, if applicable.

If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you haven't requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, we'll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.

• Click here for application tips for resume, supplemental question response and/or cover letter.

What to Expect:

• Application Review - (Week of October 12th): Well review your application materials to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
• Notice/Feedback - (Week of October 19th): You will receive an email when the minimum qualification review is complete. If you disagree with the evaluation results, you may request a review within 14 days of the email notice, per City Administrative Rule 3.01.
• Selection Process - (Late October): The hiring bureau will review qualified applications, conduct interviews, and check references.
• Conditional Job Offer - (November 2026): Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position.

Additional Information

Learn More About:

• How to Apply Videos and Workshops
• City of Portland Core Values
• HRAR-3.01 - Recruitment Processes
• Veteran Preference Information
• Total Compensation and Benefits
• Language Pay Differential Eligibility

We're committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. If you need assistance with your application or would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy, or religious belief, please contact the recruiter listed below.

Questions? Were here to help!

If you have questions about this recruitment or need assistance, contact:

Tami Larison, Senior Recruiter

Tamara.larison@portlandoregon.gov

Bureau of Human Resources

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
• 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.

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

The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.

A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your resume.

Have you read and understood the information listed above?

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

02

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

03

The City of Portland sometimes gets requests for public records. Please choose the response that best fits your preference:

(Your choice will not affect your application process.)

• I want my application to stay private. I understand that the City of Portland will keep my information confidential unless required to share it by law.
• I allow my application to be shared. I understand that by choosing this option, my information is no longer private.

04

Do you have knowledge of wastewater and stormwater collection system operations, such as cleaning, inspection, repair, and utility locates in support of federal and state permit requirements?

• Yes
• No

05

Provide a detailed example(s) of your knowledge of wastewater and stormwater collection system operations, such as cleaning, inspection, repair, and utility locates in support of federal and state permit requirements.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.
• What was your role or the problem you had to solve?
• What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.
• What happened as a result? What did you learn?
• How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

06

Do you have experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solving, and initiative within established procedures, guidelines and authority?

• Yes
• No

07

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solving, and initiative within established procedures, guidelines and authority.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.
• What was your role or the problem you had to solve?
• What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.
• What happened as a result? What did you learn?
• How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

08

Do you have experience providing responsive customer service and clear communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision?

• Yes
• No

09

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience providing responsive customer service and clear communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.
• What was your role or the problem you had to solve?
• What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.
• What happened as a result? What did you learn?
• How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

10

Do you have experience utilizing multiple database systems and software systems, including standard business applications (MS Office 365 or other similar), specialized software for work order/asset management (Maximo, Infor (Hansen)) and on-line ticket reporting software (Zendesk, TrackIT)?

• Yes
• No

11

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience utilizing multiple database systems and software systems, including standard business applications (MS Office 365 or other similar), specialized software for work order/asset management (Maximo, Infor (Hansen)) and on-line ticket reporting software (Zendesk, TrackIT).

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.
• What was your role or the problem you had to solve?
• What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.
• What happened as a result? What did you learn?
• How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

12

Do you have experience managing projects and people, including supervising employees or leading staff on assigned programs, projects or functions, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully within a diverse workforce while responding appropriately to questions and service requests?

• Yes
• No

13

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience managing projects and people, including supervising employees or leading staff on assigned programs, projects or functions, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully within a diverse workforce while responding appropriately to questions and service requests.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.
• What was your role or the problem you had to solve?
• What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.
• What happened as a result? What did you learn?
• How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

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Please note the following question will not be considered during minimum qualification review. The information provided will be reviewed during the selection process.

Although not required, please provide information for any of the following preferred qualifications:

• Incident Command Training from FEMA.
• Have an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) Wastewater Collection Certification Level 1 or Level 2.

(Enter N/A if you do not have relevant experience)

Required Question

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Portland, Oregon, 97204

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