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The City Manager is the administrative head of the city and is responsible for the city’s overall management and administration. The City Manager assists the council with the development of city policies and carries out policies established by ordinances, resolutions, and council directives. The City Manager exercises supervision over the city’s general affairs and all employees, contractors, and agents, except the city attorney and municipal judge. The City Manager must plan, organize, and direct the overall city government, monitor the city’s activities, and ensure that council policies and directives are properly implemented and monitored.

The City Manager is appointed by the City Council, acts as the Chief Executive Officer, and is charged with overseeing the daily operation of the City. The City Manager advises the City Council on policies and implements Council goals and directives.

The Position PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment is for Entry-Level and Lateral Police Officers. This recruitment will close at 11:59 pm, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 . This is a sworn law enforcement position with an emphasis on Community Policing, focused on crime prevention, organizational excellence, community engagement, and inclusion. Portland Police Officers work with diverse communities within the City of Portland to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and promote individual responsibility as well as community commitment. A Portland Police Officer functions and communicates effectively within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. The Portland Police Bureau provides excellent training, pay and benefits. Officers serve the community in many unique and rewarding ways. New officers will work various shifts and geographical areas as assigned. Additional information is available at https: //www.joinport la ndpolice.com/faq/. External applicants start at the entry salary rate unless you qualify as a Lateral Police Officer. The Portland Police Association (PPA) represents this classification. To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 and click on the appropriate link. To Qualify ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS At the time of application: Must be 20.5 years old. Possess a High School Diploma or GED. LATERAL POLICE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS Possess a High School Diploma or GED. Must have three (3) years of continuous service in another police agency as a sworn police officer for a recognized state, county, or city (municipal) agency, to include sworn Indian Tribal Police, AND must have been employed there within the last two (2) years. Military police, Corrections and Parole/Probation DO NOT QUALIFY as a Lateral Police Officer. Federal Law Enforcement experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ALL APPLICANTS must meet each of the following conditions: Must be a U.S. Citizen within one (1) year of employment, or a nonimmigrant legally admitted to the United States under a Compact of Free Association https://cann.us/work/hb-2594/ . Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. (Application for U.S. citizenship requires 5 years of residency). Must possess a valid driver's license ( in current state of residence ) at the time of application. Have no excessive traffic violations. Have no felony convictions. Have no conviction of a crime involving domestic violence. Have not used any marijuana products within the last year. Have no dishonorable discharge from any branch of military service. Cannot have any offensive forms of body art or tattoos. Tattoos above the collar may be considered case by case. More information can be found at https: //www.joinport la ndpolice.com/faq/. Must have vision correctable to 20/30. Additional information on medical requirements can be found on the DPSST F-2 at http://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/SC/pages/cjforms.aspx. The Recruitment Process FRONTLINE WRITTEN EXAM (Pass/Fail) Lateral applicants and applicants who possess a bachelor's degree are NOT required to take the NTN Frontline Written Exam. Applicants requiring the NTN are encouraged to schedule and take the National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline Written Exam prior to applying to the City of Portland. Test and scheduling information can be found at https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/ . While you are not required to have this test completed prior to application , you will be asked to complete all three (3) components of the exam prior to hire. The following minimum scores for the NTN are required: Reading ability test- 70, writing ability test- 70 and Video-based human relations- 65. Additional information can be found at https:// www.joinportlandpolice.com/entry#phase-1-the-test. ONLINE APPLICATION Applicants will complete the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who are disqualified from the supplemental questionnaire will not be able to reapply until the next recruitment cycle, so please read and understand the questions prior to answering. Veteran's Preference . Upload and attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability rating (if applicable) with your application. You must also check the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted with your application . Additional Information Applications will be processed for placement on an equally ranked eligibility list approximately every two (2) weeks. ONCE ON AN ELIGIBLE LIST, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL ON THE ADDITIONAL STEPS IN THE POLICE OFFICER SELECTION PROCESS WHICH INCLUDE: PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. Further information can be found at https: //www.joinportlandpolice.com/do c uments/ . PRE-PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (PASS/FAIL) (IF REQUIRED) IN-DEPTH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION QUALIFYING PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM QUALIFYING MEDICAL EXAM COMMAND INTERVIEW PANEL (PASS/FAIL) Additional Information on the recruitment process can be found at http s://www .j oinp or tlandpolice.com. The Portland Police Bureau offers free monthly hiring process workshops to assist applicants in the selection process. Workshop information can be found at https://w ww .j oin portl a ndpolice.com/workshops/. This recruitment will close at 11:59 pm, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. All applications for this position must be submitted online and in the possession of the Portland Police Bureau of Human Resources no later than this date and time. If you need any assistance please contact our recruiting officers at (503) 823-0333 or PPBRecruiter@portlandoregon.gov or https: //www.joinportlandpolice.com/con ta ct. Follow us on Facebook at https://www .faceboo k.com/joinpdxpolice. 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 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment. ADA Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability 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: www.bit.ly/howtoapplyclass Contact Information Teresa Dahrens, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Teresa.Dahrens@portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-4516 An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Wages & Benefits Information: http://www.joinportlandpolice.com/wages-benefits/ Additional Information Regarding This Recruitment: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/60019 Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.joinportlandpolice.com/faq/ Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

Working under the guidance and direction of the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager serves as Chief Administrative Officer of the city, and is responsible for leading, planning, directing, and coordinating all city departments.

Working under the guidance and direction of the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager serves as Chief Administrative Officer of the city and is responsible for leading, planning, directing, and coordinating all city departments. The City Manager attends and participates in all regular and special meetings of the City Council and supports the Council goals by engaging departments and/or staff to advance the goals.

The Position The City Auditor's Office is seeking a quick-thinking, detail-oriented person with good communications skills to serve as the City Elections Officer and manage the lobbyist registration and political consultant reporting programs. The City Elections Officer carries out a core function assigned by Charter to the Auditor. This position oversees City elections, including determining whether potential candidates and initiative petitions meet eligibility requirements to appear on the ballot. The position, which is classified as an Analyst II, also manages requirements in City Code that lobbyists, City Officials, and political consultants register and report activities quarterly. Regulatory oversight of these programs requires the City Elections Officer/Analyst II to be comfortable switching roles, including imposing penalties for violations, providing technical information to officials and the public, and conducting timely compliance reviews and investigations. Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate an ability to work within overlapping deadlines and juggle a variety of program requirements in a highly organized manner; make impartial decisions in politically charged environments; and appropriately apply State law, City Charter, and City Code in a variety of circumstances. There are five divisions in the Auditor's Office, which is led by an elected Auditor and is independent of the Mayor, City Council, and Bureau managers. The Elections Officer/Analyst II position is in the Operations Management Division. The Elections Officer/Analyst II may lead the work of colleagues in Operations Management as well as temporary staff to ensure elections and other deadlines are met. Additional responsibilities include: Protecting the independence of the Auditor's Office; Analyzing policies, procedures, and data, to recommend process and other improvements; Acting as subject-matter expert for various stakeholders; Assisting Auditor's Office divisions and staff with a variety of operational and analytical activities; and Contributing to an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society. To Qualify Three documents are required for a complete application : 1) a resume; 2) a cover letter, and 3) a writing exercise. Omitting any of these documents will disqualify potential applicants from consideration. 1) Resume List professional and relevant volunteer experience; education and training; and the time periods for each. If you speak more than one language or have specialized skills, please list them. 2) Cover Letter Describe how you meet the following minimum qualifications , which are required to be successful in this position. Where possible, connect items in your resume to demonstrate how you meet these qualifications. It is advised that you use the numbered list in your letter to ensure you respond to each item. Skipping any of the items will disqualify your application from further consideration, so please complete your cover letter with care. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: an associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND four years of professional and responsible experience performing analytical or related work. Under minimal supervision, administer programs or projects according to established procedures; Prepare correspondence and reports identifying issues and presenting recommendations to management on a variety of issues; Develop, maintain, and review code, laws, and policy recommendations and process improvement initiatives; respond to changes in federal and state laws and policies; Develop performance indicators; determine whether performance is acceptable and identify opportunities for improvement; ensure all data is reliable, accurate, and relevant; Research, share information, and provide answers to questions from the public, elected officials, external public agencies and jurisdictions, other bureaus/offices, and various organizations, committees, community groups, and labor representatives. If you meet these preferred qualifications , please briefly describe how in your cover letter. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in political science, public administration, public policy, management, business administration, or a related field; Professional experience conducting administrative investigations; Work experience in a public agency. 3) Writing Exercise Prepare a written statement describing your experience or participation with diverse groups, exposure to equity issues and any actions to resolve them, and steps to make public or workspaces inclusive. Examples may include but are not limited to the following: Experience as a member of a historically underrepresented group in government decision-making; Experience living, working with and/or interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities; Experience ensuring equitable and inclusive workplace operations and program outcomes. If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this position. The Recruitment Process Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume through the City of Portland's online application system. Emailed, mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted. Application materials will be reviewed to determine if candidates meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To successfully pass the initial screening process, you must ensure that your cover letter addresses each numbered point and includes examples that illustrate your experience and expertise.It is advised that applicants organize their cover letters using the numbered list to ensure each is addressed.Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be eligible for an interview. Your cover letter and resume should be no more than five pages combined. Please do not attach materials not requested. All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of this recruitment. If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on the closing date of this recruitment. Additional Information This position is in the Classified Service. It is subject to Auditor's Office Administrative Rules for Human Resources, City Code, and City Charter. The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members.Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplementallife insuranceand employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of PortlandClosing Date/Time: 4/6/2020 5:00 PM Pacific

As the Chief Executive Officer of the City, the City Manager implements the policies set by the City Council, provides leadership and oversight to staff in the delivery of City services, and serves as the City’s representative regarding regional, state and federal issues.