Community Cleanup Coordinator I-NE - Limited Duration
Salary
$50,981.00 - $94,515.00 Annually
Location
Remote - Full Time, OR
Job Type
Limited Duration
Bureau
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Job Number
2021-00900
Closing
10/18/2021 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a Community Cleanup Coordinator. The Community Cleanup Coordinator will collaborate with the BPS Public Trash Team, contractors, community groups, and volunteers in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating community collection events and volunteer cleanup programs. This position will be responsible for working closely with community members, nonprofit groups, and other government agencies to plan successful community events to properly dispose of bulky waste and other hard to dispose of items. Additionally, the coordinator will support cleanup efforts by volunteer groups throughout the city, developing resources and connecting groups to those resources.
Role & Responsibilities
The primary focus of this position will be assisting in the development and implementation of city cleanup programs including community collection events and support for volunteer cleanup efforts.
Additionally, this position:
Performs professional, administrative, and operational duties, and community development and outreach activities, by participating in ongoing working groups, special project teams, and collaborative efforts with staff and management.
Provides internal and external customer service to City employees and the public on community collection events and volunteer cleanup efforts.
Delivers community collection events and volunteer cleanup services to the public through collaborative efforts with City staff and external partners.
Assists in the development and monitoring of contract and grant programs, ensures compliance with requirements, updates and submit reports, drafts related documents.
Collaborates with Public Trash Team, contractors, community groups, and volunteers in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating community collection events and volunteer cleanup programs.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position has demonstrated a commitment to working collaboratively with a broad range of community partners while maintaining equity as a core value. Knowledge of the waste collection system and skills in volunteer management is highly valuable. Direct experience participating in cleanup efforts is desired.
About the Bureau
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and practical solutions enhance Portland's livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity as a means of achieving prosperous, healthy, resilient communities. In collaboration with community partners, we provide; comprehensive land use, neighborhood, economic, historic and environmental planning, and urban design; policy and technical services to advance green building and a just transition to clean energy, waste prevention, composting and recycling, and a sustainable food system; policy to address climate change; policy, projects and outreach related to the Smart City PDX program and are responsible for administering the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund. https://www.portland.gov/bps (http://www.portland.gov/bps)
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment. Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, we encourage you to apply.
City of Portland Core Values:Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal ResponsibilityThese 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.
Work Location
Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. Some employees are working from home full-time, while other roles cannot be filled in a remote status. In the future, current positions classified as “full-time remote” could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, or 3) revert to full-time at a city work location.
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Knowledge and/or experience with event planning and/or community outreach activities.
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 collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities; communicate cross-culturally.
Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents.
Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Applicants Must Also Possess:
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.
A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
The Recruitment Process
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, 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 Timeline:
Posting: 09/27/21 - 10/18/21
Applications Reviewed: week of 10/18/21
Eligible List: week of 10/25/21
Selection Phase Begins: week of 11/01/21
Job Offer: November 2021
**Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice**
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional résumé and a cover letter 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.
Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter and résumé 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.
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
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 11:59 PM on the closing date 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: www.bit.ly/howtoapplyclass.
Questions about the application process?
John DiGrazia, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
John.DiGrazia@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 758-2030