City of Portland
Solid Waste and Recycling Code Specialist (Code Specialist II)
SALARY: $29.34 - $38.83 Hourly
LOCATION: OR, OR
JOB TYPE: Regular
JOB NUMBER: 2024-00450
BUREAU: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
OPENING DATE: 04/22/2024
CLOSING DATE: 5/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full time, regular
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Field work is also required at various locations throughout the City. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Union Representation: This classification is represented by the District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU) collective bargaining agreement. Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a DCTU represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative. You can view the labor agreement here: Current City Labor Agreements.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position Summary
The City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking an individual with strong organization, communication, and customer service skills to serve as the Code Specialist within the Solid Waste and Recycling Program. The Code Specialist will oversee compliance and enforcement of City of Portland administrative rules and code pertaining to both the residential and commercial solid waste system. This position serves on the Operations team within the Solid Waste and Recycling Program.
As a Code Specialist, you will:
Conduct extensive research; applies complex code(s) requiring considerable interpretation; Exercise latitude and variation in developing compliance solutions,
Facilitate considerable interaction with a variety of interested parties to develop compliance solutions, and exercises autonomy and authority in negotiating settlements.
Investigate complaints by inspecting premises, gathering evidence, researching sources, and determining violations.
Meet with a variety of interested parties to explain actions and communicate regulations.
Review applicable codes and develops recommendations for corrective action in difficult or complex regulatory cases.
Track and manage cases.
Issue enforcement letters and assessments.
Collaborate with other bureaus, outside agencies, businesses, citizens, affected parties and other interested parties to provide assistance and to develop solutions for violations and related issues.
Compose correspondence and maintain records to document enforcement cases using an online database.
Prepare cases for fee assessments and code hearings.
Our Ideal Candidate is:
Collaborative: Values partnership. Develops and supports relationships to get things done. Able to build strong relationships with community organizations, residents, businesses, industry organizations, work groups, and cross-disciplinary teams.
Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, and document solutions.
DEI Focused: Committed to using equity and inclusion concepts to guide and inform our work and its outcomes.
Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. Has strong interpersonal skills.
About the Team:
The Sustainable Materials and Waste Program rethinks how we use materials and manage waste to improve community wellbeing, work towards sustainability and equity, and protect the critical natural resources that we and our economy depend upon.
The Sustainable Materials and Waste Program is comprised of three teams:
Policy: Develops, establishes, and strengthens policies, programs, and plans that 1) shape our community’s management and reduction of waste, and 2) increase recycling reuse, and sustainable consumption, while developing authentic relationships across Portland’s diverse communities.
Operations: Manages Portland's garbage, recycling, and compost collection systems, public trash cans, support for cleanup events, and coordinates graffiti removal.
Outreach, Education and Technical Assistance: Educates, engages, and delivers technical assistance on waste prevention, reuse, repair, toxics reduction, and sustainable consumption, growing partnerships, and opportunities for participation.
All teams work in partnership with Portland’s diverse communities, community organizations, garbage and recycling companies, and other local governments.
About the Bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient.
The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change. The bureau also oversees the innovative Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. 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 all 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 candidates for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply.
Questions?
Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Experience providing clear and concise oral and written communication.
Experience in data collection, analysis and evaluation.
Experience remaining calm and professional when working with staff and the public to resolve disputes of issues/problems.
Experience working in and collaborating with diverse communities, stakeholders, and coworkers.
Experience understanding, interpreting, explaining and applying rules and policies in a regulated environment or public agency setting.
Applicants must also:
Have a valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, April 22, 2024 – Monday, May 13, 2024
Required Application Materials:
Resume
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips:
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.
Do not attach materials not requested.
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. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 13, 2024
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your resume 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.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. 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.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 20, 2024
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): June
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: July
Step 6: Start Date: August
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Agency
City of Portland
Address
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987
Portland, Oregon, 97204
Website
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
Solid Waste and Recycling Code Specialist (Code Specialist II) 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 question 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 to 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 experience providing clear and concise oral and written communication?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 5
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience providing clear and concise oral and written communication.
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 experience in data collection, analysis and evaluation?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 7
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience in data collection, analysis and evaluation.
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 experience remaining calm and professional when working with staff and the public to resolve disputes of issues/problems?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 9
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience remaining calm and professional when working with staff and the public to resolve disputes of issues/problems.
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 have experience working in and collaborating with diverse communities, stakeholders, and coworkers?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 11
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience working in and collaborating with diverse communities, stakeholders, and coworkers.
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 experience understanding, interpreting, explaining and applying rules and policies in a regulated environment or public agency setting?
Yes
No
*QUESTION 13
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience understanding, interpreting, explaining and applying rules and policies in a regulated environment or public agency setting.
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.
* Required Question