The PositionAbout the positionJob Appointment: Full Time, At Will
This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an "At Will" position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and Portland City Charter and Code.
Work Schedule: H ybrid schedule available .Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. May occasionally require working in the evening.
Work Location: Hybrid- Employee will report to Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Or 97204 for in-person work
. Employee will report to City Hall after completion of construction.Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: This classification is not represented and is at will.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position SummaryThe Council Policy Analyst is critical to support the legislative process, policy work, committee meetings, and work sessions of the 2025 City Council. The Council Policy Analyst reports to the Council Operations Manager and plays an important role performing policy research and analysis, drafting, and presenting briefings to City Councilors. Under the supervision of the Council Operations Manager and in coordination with the City Administrator, works with staff across the city to inform and prepare for City Council committee meetings and work sessions. The position works closely with staff in the Council president’s office and other Council Offices as required to help achieve the Council’s policy objectives.
The Council Policy Analyst has the authority to:
- Decide how to structure and approach policy research and analysis, what policy options to elevate, as well as timing and method to elevate issues of concern to the Council, Council President or committee that originated the work.
- Decide the method of compliance with local, state, and federal law, the method of communication about complex issues, project management, and scope of work plan decisions.
- Decide how to resolve politically sensitive issues and uses their political acumen to remain impartial and non-partisan in their approach and recommendations.
The Council Policy Analyst can make recommendations to the Council Operations Manager on Council policy and procedures. For example, they could recommend a change to committee procedures that may solve an issue or provide a benefit. When requested by a Council member, the role can make policy recommendations on a wide range of issues varying in complexity in support of City Council’s role as Portland’s legislative decision-making body. For example, they could recommend peer cities to refer to for best practices related to a policy interest of a councilor. The Council Policy Analyst can make recommendations on panelists for committee testimony, order of presentations and testimony on a given topic, as well as recommendations on legislation and community engagement and communications approaches.
As a Council Policy Analyst, you will:Policy Research and Analysis- Provide impartial, advanced policy research, analysis, and evaluation in support of council responsibilities and legislative priorities.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of policy options and issues that may be considered controversial and/or complicated.
- Identify and evaluate both internal and external policy and the impacts, consequences, and risks associated with legislative proposals and Council-directed initiatives.
- In alignment with the council’s work plan, assist committees and City Councilors with consideration of legislative issues that are in alignment with the Council’s strategic priorities by providing impartial information and analysis and providing subject-area knowledge.
Communication, Presentation and Professional Relationships - Support clear, frequent, and transparent communication with Councilors, Council Staff, the Mayor’s Office, other City stakeholders, and legislative colleagues.
- Effectively communicate to Council on policy development involving broadly defined subject matters, services, and processes.
- Assist the sponsor of legislation present research and analysis of policy alternatives, draft legislation, and amendments to legislation in council committees and other public settings as well as in private briefings.
- Prepare clear written materials including summary emails, descriptive and analytical policy memos, presentation materials and on-page summaries of complex information.
- Cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with City Council, Council staff, relevant subject matter experts in the administration, and external experts to develop policy options and advance council’s legislative agenda.
Legislative Drafting and Process Expertise- At the direction of the Council, Council President or majority of a committee, draft proposed legislation or legislative amendments in consultation with Council Offices or by assisting Council Aides to draft legislation themselves.
- Support the legislative process by liaising with the Council President and Vice President and their staff as well as partnering with the City Attorney’s Office and Council Clerk.
- Act as technical expert in the City’s legislative process and advise on responses to questions form Council and other staff as appropriate.
- Provide training and skill building, as appropriate, to administration and Council Offices on the legislative process.
Comply with all local, state and federal laws and administrative rules - Preserve the integrity of democratic governance processes in full compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
- Make recommendations for changes in procedures and processes to enhance the functioning of the legislative branch of the City and ensure that City Council powers and duties are preserved of strengthened according to Charter.
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.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Zoom MeetingRecording: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/s4mgts6wNKs003MC_dtmL0V-38dQkoxQEvqm6GdxmVMaECheOjZHl4ACTmucLX1J.K5E0yNpeOgxzVqcQ Have a question?Contact Information:Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of change management and the social, political, intergovernmental, and operational issues influencing City and Council operations.Ability to preserve the integrity of democratic governance processes in full compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations.Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex data in statistical and narrative forms using quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, and modeling to provide impartial, advanced research, analysis, and evaluation of policy solutions to controversial and/or complex issues.Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and evaluate relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures to provide fact-based, politically neutral conclusions and recommendations.Ability to communicate complex analytical topics verbally, in writing and prepare documents such as comprehensive reports, correspondence, summary emails, memos, and documents involving legislative, administrative, organizational, technical, budgetary, and financial data to non-technical audiences.Ability to cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with City Council, Council staff, relevant subject matter experts in the administration, external experts and others encountered in the course of work to develop policy options and advance Council’s legislative agenda.Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: (list of desired qualifications)- College degree or some college or equivalent
- Legislative experience
- Experience working with elected officials.
The Recruitment ProcessSTEP 1: Apply online between 09/02/24 to 09/16/24 Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
- If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips: - Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach any additional documents.
- Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
- E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of 09/16/2024 - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of 09/23/2024 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): October 2024 - Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: October/November 2024 Step 6: Start Date: November 2024 - A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional InformationClick here 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 / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
