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Job Description
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: M-F, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Work Location: Columbia Boulevard Plant, 5001 N Columbia Blvd., Oregon
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW).
To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position 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 cover letter.- Are you a strategic, innovative, and people-centered person?
- Are you able to successfully collaborate with and coordinate work between large and small groups?
- Are you able to lead and motivate others?
The Bureau’s Operation & Maintenance Group (O&MG) protects public health, water quality, and the environment by operating and maintaining wastewater and stormwater collection and treatment facilities. With a total of 75 full-time employees, the Operations Division monitors, controls, and operates two wastewater treatment plants and nearly 100 sewage pump stations 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The O&MG has also reliably transported and land applied wastewater residuals (biosolids) in Central and Eastern Oregon for 30-years. The program spans 3 counties, partnering with 11 landowners, and encompasses more than 100 sites and 30,000 acres.
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Biosolids Program Manager to help lead, oversee, plan, coordinate, and prioritize work for the Operations Division’s Biosolids Land Application program. The program manager will reside in, lead, and support the Biosolids team in the Operations Division.
The candidate selected for this position will work five days/week, 8 hours/day from 07:00 am to 15:30 pm during onboarding and orientation. Final schedule will be determined and agreed upon, including options for compressed work week opportunities, by the incumbent and manager.
What you’ll get to do:- Serve as the liaison/point of contact from the Operations Division for overall biosolids and residuals management program administration and supervision.
- Support and supervision of the assigned team.
- Prepare and submit annual reports and workplans for DEQ and EPA. Annual reports, biosolids management plan, land application plan.
- Contract management for all program contracts - hauling, land application, fuel (solicitations, ordinance development, contractor meetings, work plans, spill plans, permits, contract amendments, SAP approvals, expenditure tracking/monitoring, overall oversight, residuals, etc.)
- Annual and 5-year budget development and monitoring.
- Primary program liaison to national and local regulating authorities for biosolids management (EPA Region 7 and DEQ NW Region).
- Biosolids compliance coordination with BES Environmental Compliance division (NPDES permit, annual report submittals, etc.)
- Biosolids analysis and sampling coordination with WPCL staff (annual lab budget preparation, requested analytes, NPDES permit updates, etc.)
- Plant process monitoring oversight for biosolids compliance parameters (CBWTP & TCWTP). Pathogen reduction, vector attraction reduction, pollutant limits, etc.
- Biosolids quality monitoring oversight with Industrial Source Control & Pretreatment Program (local limits, regulatory updates, pollutants of emerging concern, etc.)
- Program communications and outreach with BES Communications and contractor staff.
- Participation and leadership in regional/national biosolids organizations and associations (e.g., ACWA Biosolids Committee, NW Biosolids, WEF, etc.)
- Long-term program resiliency planning and development.
- Long-term program planning work (Integrated Planning, Engineering, Resource Recovery Plan, Facilities Plan, etc.).
- Rotational on-call availability for after-hours needs is required.
- Direct report to Division Manager II.
About the Bureau of Environmental Services
This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:- We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
- We value our customers and partners.
- We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
- We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
- We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
- We urge respectful communication and transparency.
- We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.
BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and who desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.
To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/
Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720
Questions:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other forms of communication.Ability to develop, forecast, and monitor annual and 5-year budgets.Knowledge of and ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant (water quality) laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and operational procedures that are specific to wastewater residual management.Ability to comprehend and participate in DEQ site authorization and permitting work related to land application sites.Skill in developing ongoing relationships with regulators, growers, landowners, consultants, and city representatives. Education and Experience:- Required Education: Associate of Applied Science in Water/Wastewater Technology or other environmental field of study or equivalent.
- Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related environmental field of study or equivalent.
- Required Experience: Five (5) years of experience demonstrating the KSAs listed above.
- Preferred Experience: Ten (10) years of experience demonstrating the KSAs listed above.
Additional Certifications/Licenses- Required: A valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
- Preferred: A level IV (4) Wastewater Treatment Certification from Oregon DEQ upon hire, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between October 07 , 2024 - Octo ber 21 , 2024
Required Application Materials:- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Application Materials:- Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
- Your cover letter 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 cover letter.
- 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 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 Octo ber 21 , 2024- An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
- Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 28, 2024- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Week of November 04 , 2024
- 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
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- City of Portland Core Values
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 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 -
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