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Job Description
The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, full-time. This position is made possible thanks to funding from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) and is currently funded through 6/30/2029. Extensions beyond this period will depend on the continuation of grants or alternative funding sources.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am- 5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid; In-person work is to be conducted at 6800 N Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and respond to the supplemental questions.
About the Position:
The Fleet Electrification Coordinator position is being established within CityFleet to support the accelerated transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and electric-powered off-road equipment, funded by a $28 million grant from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF), effective July 1, 2024. This role will focus on optimizing the siting, installation, and utilization of charging infrastructure for City-owned vehicles and equipment and promoting electric vehicle and equipment awareness and adoption including ensuring the timely procurement of electric vehicles to meet program goals. The coordinator will play a crucial role in managing the increased workload associated with this initiative, driving forward the Bureau of Fleet & Facilities' commitment to sustainable and innovative transportation solutions.
As a Fleet Electrification Coordinator, you will:- Develop and maintain a master EV charging infrastructure development plan in collaboration with stakeholders, incorporating emergency and backup charging infrastructure.
- Meet with bureau fleet coordinators to forecast EV charging demand over the next 10 years in order to right-size charging infrastructure on a site-by-site basis.
- Coordinate the development of site-specific charger sharing/utilization plans in partnership with bureau stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with the City capital project manager, bureau fleet coordinators, EV Acquisition specialist, utility contacts, and contractors to ensure the successful deployment of EV charging infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment.
- Engage EV end-users, fleet coordinators, bureau public information officers, and other stakeholders through online communications and in-person events to build awareness and support for EVs and charging infrastructure.
- Collaborate with Fleet Transition team members to successfully document and track grant fund expenditures and contribute to applicable EV reporting metrics.
CityFleet is a primary division of the Bureau of Fleet & Facilities (BFF). CityFleet administers a comprehensive fleet management program that fulfills the vehicle and equipment asset management needs of all City bureaus via cost-effective and dedicated personal service. CityFleet is responsible for managing the acquisition and maintenance of a highly diverse fleet of 3,600 assets valued at $115 million. In fiscal year 2024-25 CityFleet’s annual operating budget is $40 million, and its annual asset acquisition budget is $42 million. CityFleet also provides fleet management services to Multnomah County and Portland Public Schools.
About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund
As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF’s mission is to fulfill a vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing racial and social justice. PCEF will rely on this position’s high level of management experience, knowledge of climate change, and communication skills to help ensure the success of all PCEF programs. For more information on this innovative program, please visit the PCEF website .
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position's 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.
Topic: Meet & Greet: Fleet Electrification Coordinator
Time: Oct 10, 2024 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83686968056
Questions?
Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Knowledge of foundational EV charging technologies and practices.Experience analyzing complex or technical issues and problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending policies, strategies, and effective courses of action.Experience in communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; preparing concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office managers and staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.Ability to work with a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.
The Recruitment Process
Step 1: Apply online between September 30, 2024 - October 21, 2024
Required Application Materials:- Resume
- Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
- Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
- The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 materials not requested.
- All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 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.
- An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and responses to the 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 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 before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
- The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 6: Start Date: December- Start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
- Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Portland
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The Rose City comprises an area of approximately 145 square miles in northwestern Oregon. With a 2021 population estimated at 662,000, Portland is the heart of culture, commerce, industry, transportation, finance, and services for a metropolitan area that includes an estimated 2.2 million people.Portland is the county seat of Multnomah County; the largest city in Oregon and the second largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Residents take pride in the city’s diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty, good schools and independent spirit. The city consistently ranks among the top 25 arts destinations in the United States, and is one of the best cycling cities in North America as well as one of the nation’s best walking towns.
Portland’s identity is steeped in the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty, with Mount Hood, the Cascade Mountain Range and the renowned Oregon Coast each just over an hour away. There are 37,000 acres of parks and green spaces within the metropolitan area, including 5,000-acre Forest Park, the largest urban wilderness in America. Average temperatures range between 34° in winter to 80° in summer and Portland receives 37 inches of rain annually; less rainfall than Seattle, Houston, Baltimore, Boston and Atlanta.
Why work at the City of Portland?
We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access and opportunity. “The City” is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
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