Water Efficiency Program Manager (Water Conservation Program Manager)
Salary $6,127.00 - $8,196.00 Monthly
Location 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Job TypeFull Time
DepartmentPortland Water Bureau
Job Number 2017-00092
Closing 2/27/2017 4:30 PM Pacific
The Position
The Portland Water Bureau is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Water Efficiency Program Manager. This position reports to the Resource Protection and Planning Group Director as a member of the group's leadership team and is responsible for assigning and directing the work of the Water Efficiency Section of the Water Bureau. The Water Efficiency Program Manager works with partners within the Water Bureau, the Bureau of Environmental Services, the Portland Planning and Sustainability Bureau and with other local, regional and national partners to develop, implement and evaluate water efficiency programs for the benefit of Portland residences and businesses. This position will also work with these partners to develop and oversee development of program marketing and public information strategies and materials and to integrate water efficiency programs into water resource planning activities. Successful candidates will be familiar with the water efficiency requirements of Oregon's water rights permitting process, City of Portland environmental, climate change and sustainability goals relating to water efficiency and state and national trends, legislation and best practices related to the discipline. This position requires an ability to collaborate with a wide variety of city staff (executive leadership, peer-level managers, and direct reports) and external stakeholders (environmental and sustainability advocates, affordability advocates, user groups and businesses) while providing leadership and supervision for a multi-disciplinary group of program staff.
The Group
The Resource Protection and Planning Group conducts natural resource stewardship, environmental protection and resource planning efforts related to Portland's drinking water system. The Group contains five divisions of science, technical and program staff working either directly or through active partnerships, outreach and education efforts to ensure that 1) the natural conditions contributing to Portland's outstanding drinking water sources are protected and maintained, 2) environmental regulations regarding endangered species, aquatic habitat, and water quality are met and exceeded, and 3) adequate quantities of high quality source water will remain available to the Portland region for the foreseeable future.
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Knowledge of policies, practices and methods for developing and administering a comprehensive water efficiency program.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards applicable to water efficiency.
Knowledge of principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with city managers, employees, other government agency officials, professional and community groups, residential, commercial and industrial customers, and the media.
Ability to evaluate existing water efficiency programs and practices and make sound recommendations for improvement.
The Recruitment Process
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter and resume weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an 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.
Additional Information
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter and professional résumé 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 cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
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 résumé should support the details described in the cover letter.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter 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.
Your résumé and cover letter should be no more than a total of four (4) pages combined.
Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 4:30 pm, on the closing date 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.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 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 4:30 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.
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. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.
Questions?
Teresa Dahrens, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
Teresa.Dahrens@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4516
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer