Salary: $102,856.00 - $133,619.20 Annually
Location : Portland Bureau of Transportation-Maintenance Operations, OR
Job Type: Regular
Job Number:Bureau: Portland Bureau of Transportation
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The PositionJob Appointment: Full Time, Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Alternate schedules may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. This position reports to Maintenance Operations, 2929 N Kerby ave, Portland, OR 97227. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.
Language Pay Differential: This position may be eligible for for qualifying employees. For more information,
Union Representation: Non-represented
Starting Pay: The City of Portland follows the Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying.
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 résumé.
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About the position:Under the direction of a PBOT-MO Environmental Systems Division (ESD) Manager II. The purpose of this position supports the coordination, prioritization, sequencing, and accomplishment reporting for sewer/stormwater inspection, cleaning, repair and utility locates work orders for sewer cleaning, associated with the maintenance and operations of the City of Portland Wastewater/Stormwater Collection System.
What you'll get to do, examples of the work that this position would provide includes, but is not limited to the following:- Plan, prepare and distribute work for Sewer/Stormwater Cleaning, Inspection, Utility Locates & Repair.
- Review, develop and implement continual improvements.
- Perform research, respond and assess service requests.
- Review data from work performed to track performance and budget.
- Maintain databases, compliance records, and create regular reports on status, actions, trends.
- May supervise employees and may lead staff on assigned programs, projects, and functions.
- Intra-Bureau and Inter-Agency Coordination.
- Emergency Response associated with weather events affecting system operations, as well as response to snow/ice events.
- Special Projects and Duties as assigned.
Who you are: - Data User & Analyst: You are able to access key data, analysis the data, present in formats to support fact-based options for decision-making.
- Decision Maker: You are a strong decision maker, able to arrive at independent decision to authorize and coordinate the prioritization of work.
- Organized: You have a keen attention to detail, providing a high level of resource management while maintaining accurate records, an aptitude for continuous improvement, and your change management skills are strong.
- Flexible: You've demonstrated the ability to maintain flexible, agile and calm in a high-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making.
- Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening, effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions.
- Authentic: You treat community members, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable.
- Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure the projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed.
- Manage projects and people: Experience supervising employees and/or lead staff on assigned programs, projects, and functions.
- Team Player: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to accomplish objectives more effectively for the team.
About the division/bureau: Transportation/Environmental Systems DivisionThe Environmental System Division (ESD) is part of Portland Bureau of Transportation Maintenance & Operations Group (PBOT-MO). ESD provides maintenance and operations activities to support the City of Portland's Wastewater & Stormwater Collection System. ESD provides Stormwater/Sewer Cleaning, Inspection, Underground Utility Locates, and Sewer/Stormwater Repair maintenance activities via a 'Cooperative Work Agreement' to the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), in support of the City of Portland's federal and state permits protecting public health, safety and the environment, known as the 'National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)' permit.
To QualifyApplicants must demonstrate how their education, training, and experience meet each of the minimum qualifications listed below:- Knowledge of wastewater and stormwater collection systems operations, such as cleaning, inspection, repair and utility locates to support federal/state permit requirements.
- Experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solving, and initiative within established procedures, guidelines and authority.
- Experience providing responsive customer service and clear communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision.
- Experience utilizing multiple database systems and software systems, including standard business applications (MS Office 365 or other similar), specialized software for work order/asset management (Maximo, Infor (Hansen)) and on-line ticket reporting software (Zendesk, TrackIT).
- Experience managing projects and people, including supervising employees or leading staff on assigned programs, projects or functions, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully within a diverse workforce while responding appropriately to questions and service requests.
Applicant must also possess:- Safety training certificates based on business functions.
Although Not Required, you may: - Incident Command Training from FEMA.
- Have an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) Wastewater Collection Certification Level 1 or Level 2.
The Recruitment ProcessHow to Apply:- Submit your resume and responses to supplemental questions by the closing date.
- (Optional) Submit Veterans' Preference documents, if applicable.
If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you haven't requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, we'll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications. - Click here for application tips for resume, supplemental question response and/or cover letter.
What to Expect:- Application Review - (Week of October 12th): We'll review your application materials to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
- Notice/Feedback - (Week of October 19th): You will receive an email when the minimum qualification review is complete. If you disagree with the evaluation results, you may request a review within 14 days of the email notice, per
- Selection Process - (Late October): The hiring bureau will review qualified applications, conduct interviews, and check references.
- Conditional Job Offer - (November 2026): Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position.
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Questions? We're here to help!If you have questions about this recruitment or need assistance, contact:
Tami Larison, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human Resources
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
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Thank you for considering joining 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 in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.
A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your resume.
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Do you have knowledge of wastewater and stormwater collection system operations, such as cleaning, inspection, repair, and utility locates in support of federal and state permit requirements?
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detailed example(s) of your knowledge of wastewater and stormwater collection system operations, such as cleaning, inspection, repair, and utility locates in support of federal and state permit requirements.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
- Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.
- What was your role or the problem you had to solve?
- What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.
- What happened as a result? What did you learn?
- How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?
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Do you have experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solving, and initiative within established procedures, guidelines and authority?
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detailed example(s) of your experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solving, and initiative within established procedures, guidelines and authority.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
- Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.
- What was your role or the problem you had to solve?
- What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.
- What happened as a result? What did you learn?
- How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?
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Do you have experience providing responsive customer service and clear communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision?
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Provide a
detailed example(s) of your experience providing responsive customer service and clear communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
- Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or abili
