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City of Portland
Sustainable Procurement Program Manager (Analyst III)
SALARY
$77,376.00 - $140,026.00 Annually
LOCATION
1900 SW 4th Ave, OR
JOB TYPE
Regular
REMOTE EMPLOYMENT
Flexible/Hybrid
JOB NUMBER
2023-00683
BUREAU
OMF-Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services
OPENING DATE
05/01/2023
CLOSING DATE
5/22/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The Sustainable Procurement Program Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies, guidance, and technical resources for City staff to comply with the City’s Sustainable Procurement Policy and harness public agency purchasing power to transform markets to support a more equitable, healthier, and sustainable society. The Program enables healthier natural systems (air, water, soil, biomes), reduced exposure to toxics, reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, ethical business practices, and economic prosperity throughout product and service lifecycles and supply chains. To achieve results, the Program engages key stakeholders within bureaus, the business community, and nonprofit advocacy groups, and collaborates with sustainable procurement colleagues at other agencies (public and private) at a regional, national, and international level.
The Program is a requirement of the City’s Sustainable Procurement Policy (ADM 1.09) and program activities align with other City sustainability strategic goals and policies such as the Green Building Policy (ENB-9.01) and the Climate Emergency Workplan 2022-2025.
The Sustainable Procurement Program is housed within Procurement Services.
This position is responsible for the overall design, development, planning, administration, and implementation of the Sustainable Procurement Program and specific projects therein. The position supervises staff within the Program and conducts all high-level, complex administrative functions to sustain the program such as strategic planning, policy and procedure development, budgeting, performance tracking and accountability, and executive-level engagement as well as other internal and external stakeholder engagement.
What you will get to do:
Conduct research and analysis to inform strategic program prioritization.
Develop and implement all aspects of sustainable procurement initiatives, including approach, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation of impacts (environmental, social, and fiscal).
Provide project management for multi-bureau sustainable procurement initiatives and projects.
Utilize change management strategies to support stakeholder transitions to more sustainable materials, products, services, and processes; facilitate and manage pilot projects for new materials, products, services, and processes.
Analyze, interpret, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures applicable to sustainable procurement; in particular, public contracting laws and procedures.
Conduct technically complex research on alternative materials, products, or processes, including feasibility, performance, and life cycle impacts and costs.
Interpret data, perform analysis, and provide recommendations to key stakeholders and bureau management for multi-bureau action to reduce negative environmental and social impacts associated with materials, products, services, and processes.
Analyze markets for the availability, cost, and performance of environmentally and socially preferable products, materials, and services.
Develop technical specifications and evaluative criteria, customized by type of product or service, to facilitate the procurement of environmentally and socially preferable products and services across all types and levels of procurements.
Utilize technological solutions to implement, assess, enforce, and report on policy compliance, areas for improvement, and opportunities for focused stakeholder engagement.
Ensure data integrity; evaluate and implement data system improvements in response to end-user feedback.
Develop and maintain funding strategies for the program and specific initiatives; develop fiscal impact statements.
Author and publish case studies and other program communications.
Participate on advisory committees and boards for various external organizations (mostly non-profit organizations) related to sustainable procurement. In capacity as board member, provide strategic organizational guidance, review and contribute to organization’s deliverables, and monitor organization’s budget and fundraising efforts.
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, healthcare flexible and/or dependent care spending accounts, Carrot Fertility, 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. or more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here.
Work Location
Many positions within the City are designated as hybrid and currently the City requires you to work in-person one day per week. Beginning in May 2023, most hybrid employees will be expected to perform at least half of their work in-person.Council approved a human resources administrative rule in January 2023, HRAR – 4.045, requiring employees, including those who are fully remote and hybrid, to perform work within Oregon or Washington. Employees have until May 4, 2023, to be in compliance with the new rule. For more information, click here.
To Qualify
Applicants must meet each of the following minimum qualifications. Applicants should describe in their responses to the supplemental questions and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Knowledge and Experience with the science, policies, regulations, and complex issues that underlie environmental and social standards, schemes, and labels, and what makes a product or service environmentally or socially preferable within a lifecycle context.
Knowledge of principles and practices of business communication and program administration.
Knowledge of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting concepts, namely the distinction among Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.
Knowledge and Experience managing projects from inception to completion.
Knowledge and Experience with the Microsoft Office suite, in particular using Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
The Recruitment Process
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions are 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; 5/22/2023
Applications Reviewed: week of 5/22 and 5/29/2023
Eligible List / Notices Generated: week of 6/5/2023
1st Round of Interviews: week of 6/12 or 6/19/2023
2nd Round of Interviews (if needed): late June
Job Offer: late June/early July
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Application 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.
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.
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 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.
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
Did you know? Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement or starting in April 2023 you are invited to attend the Question and Answers session. If you prefer to attend a virtual class, they are also available once a month.
Contact Information:
Bureau of Human Resources
Karen Ehn, Senior Recruiter
karen.ehn@portlandoregon.gov
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Agency
City of Portland
Address
1120 SW 5th Ave, 404
Portland, Oregon, 97204
Phone
503-823-4757
Website
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
Sustainable Procurement Program Manager (Analyst III) Supplemental Questionnaire*QUESTION 1
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay questions with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
Yes
No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
*QUESTION 2
Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
*QUESTION 3
The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.
*QUESTION 4
Do you have knowledge and experience with the science, policies, regulations, and complex issues that underlie environmental and social standards, schemes, and labels, and what makes a product or service environmentally or socially preferable within a lifecycle context?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 5
Provide a detailed example(s)of your knowledge and experience with the science, policies, regulations, and complex issues that underlie environmental and social standards, schemes, and labels, and what makes a product or service environmentally or socially preferable within a lifecycle context
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
*QUESTION 6
Do you have knowledge of principles and practices of business communication and program administration?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 7
Provide a detailed example(s)of your knowledge of principles and practices of business communication and program administration.
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
*QUESTION 8
Do you have knowledge of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting concepts, namely the distinction among Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 9
Provide a detailed example(s)of your knowledge of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting concepts, namely the distinction among Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions.
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
*QUESTION 10
Do you possess knowledge and experience managing projects from inception to completion.?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 11
Provide a detailed example(s)of your knowledge and experience managing projects from inception to completion.
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
*QUESTION 12
Do you have knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite, in particular using Microsoft Excel for data analysis?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 13
Provide a detailed example(s)of your knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite, in particular using Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.