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The Position About this position : Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) seeks to fill a Botanic Specialist 1 - Natural Resources Youth & Community (NRYC) Program Specialty position that supports Portland Parks & Recreation's City Nature East Natural Areas unit. This Community Stewardship Coordinator position will be responsible for developing and implementing culturally inclusive environmental education and community stewardship programming in PP&R natural areas, parks, and trails. This position will engage and partner closely with a wide variety of community-led/nonprofit organizations, school groups, Friends groups, culturally specific groups, religious organizations, businesses, the public, etc. Focus is to provide high-quality volunteer experiences while also advancing the work of City Nature East to improve overall ecological health of Natural Areas on the eastside of Portland. The position will implement bureau-wide diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives by applying an equity lens to all aspects of the work and partnerships. Successful candidates will be able to communicate effectively via email, phone, and in person with people of all ages, races, beliefs, sexual orientations, health, personality temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and life circumstances. Candidate must have the ability to clearly and engagingly present information to small and large groups and have demonstrated experience in community relationship building, working with diverse groups of people, as well as a background in natural resources. As a Stewardship Coordinator you will: Partner with and outreach to community-based organizations and other partners to increase access to nature and nature-based experiences for Portlanders of all ages and backgrounds. Plan and lead habitat enhancement stewardship events and projects including installing and caring for native plants; removal of invasive plants; basic trail work; litter clean ups; and other habitat enhancement and/or community science projects Partner with internal and external programs and organizations to provide environmental education programming for school groups, community-based organizations and internal PP&R programs such as the Youth Conservation Crew. Answer questions and concerns from the public, providing strong customer service and a solutions-oriented approach. Apply Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles and practices, as well as an equity lens, to collaborate with partners to provide culturally appropriate stewardship experiences to under-served communities on Portland's Eastside, focusing on Black, Indigenous and other communities of color or immigrant and refugee communities who have been under-represented in land management careers and volunteerism. PP&R encourages applicants to apply who are from a group under-represented in public land management. (Black, Indigenous, people of color, Latinx, women, LGBTQ+). As a person, you are: Inclusive: Someone who values and respects diversity and has a desire or lived experience of working with and serving people from a variety of backgrounds; use DEI concepts and an equity lens to guide and inform your work. Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done. Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, and document solutions. Organized and Efficient: Experienced managing multiple deadlines, frequent requests for information, and heavy call/email volume; as well as able to collect, manage, and professionally report on data Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. Although not required, you may have: Degree in natural resources, environmental education, environmental science, horticulture, ecology, etc., with preferred focus on Pacific Northwest ecology. Bilingual Spanish/English skills or other languages. Understanding of and experience with Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) that can be applied in natural area habitat enhancement This classification is represented by Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 (Protec17). To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements and click on the appropriate link. About the Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R's ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here . Why work at the City of Portland? The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. 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, 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. The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here . Work Location Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, current positions classified as "full-time remote" could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, 3) revert to full-time at a city work location. As the situation evolves, the exact work location of the position in this recruitment may change based upon leadership direction and approval. The City is offering an optional information meeting for this recruitment. Please see the Additional Information section below for details. To Qualify Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications: Knowledge and experience applying methods and techniques of volunteer/group coordination and community involvement including planning, leading, reporting and using effective and timely communication (in-person, phone and email) on conservation-based events. Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. For example, culturally specific and under-represented communities, all levels of staff, staff of other agencies and organizations, business leaders, teachers, and others encountered in the course of work. Knowledge of and experience with watershed health, habitat improvement, and plant ecology, including techniques for presenting this information during a stewardship project to a diverse range of communities, ages, and socio-economic groups. Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing basic habitat improvement projects including choosing, installing, and maintaining native plants; appropriate methods of removing and disposing of non-native nuisance plants; litter clean ups; community science and wildlife survey projects; etc. Ability and experience developing and producing programmatic written materials--online and hard copy--using computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Ability to collect and keep accurate and detailed records, create and manage dynamic schedules and calendars, and produce a variety of reports, partnership agreements, and other documents. Applicants must also possess: These items are not considered/reviewed during the minimum qualifications review. These items may be considered/reviewed at time of offer/hire. A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment. Ability to work out-of-doors for extended periods under unfavorable weather conditions, off trail and on un-even ground. Ability to frequently work weekends (typically Saturdays) and occasional evenings and holidays Ability to lift and carry heavy items (plants, tools, etc.) Ability to pass a background check to be able to work with youth. CPR and First Aid training and/or willingness and ability to acquire training. The Recruitment Process An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and answers to the supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested . Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. 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. ** PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies** Recruitment Activity Schedule: Job Posting closes: 4/12/2021 Applications Reviewed: 3/25/21- 4/16/21 Eligible List / Notices Generated: week of 4/19/21 1st Round of Interviews: Week of May 10, 2021 2nd Round of Interviews: Week of May 17, 2021 Job Offer: Late May Anticipated Start Date: Early to mid-June *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Applicant Instructions Applicants must submit a professional resume and responses to the supplemental questions online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions: 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. 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. If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above. 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. Do not attach materials not requested. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Additional Information Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. Did you know? The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes that are free and review best practices for applying to the City. Follow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events Contact Information Tamara Larison, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Tamara.larison@portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-3523 An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION To assist you in understanding this position and the recruitment process, we will offer an Optional Information Session that will provide you with details about the position and about the application process. You are not required to attend to apply for this job. You are welcome to join us for the optional session below: Wednesday, March 31 , 2021 4:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Information Session Recording, click on link below: https://zoom.us/rec/share/2hXkl1iYbsWB5ZVZlIcX442NOkjl4A7WHkaJRUTtk0iw9RaDSsGw-UUmyDoxdtM8.KtMp_y92Kfc4o870 Closing Date/Time: 4/12/2021 11:59 PM Pacific