About this position:
Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking two Urban Forestry Permitting & Regulation Supervisors; one is focused on tree regulations related to property development and the other on regulation not involving development activities. Urban Forestry Permitting and Regulation Supervisors are key leadership positions overseeing the City of Portland’s Tree Code regulations to implement the Urban Forest Management Plan and manage the City’s urban canopy. These positions are skilled at working with a variety of people, negotiating complex permitting and regulatory situations and providing innovative program oversight.
About the work:
The Permitting Supervisors will demonstrate tact, diplomacy and patience with strong people-management skills to create a professional, cohesive and high-performing team with a service-oriented work ethic. All candidates must have a strong commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ability to successfully communicate and collaborate in-person and in writing with a broad range of stakeholders, from other city bureaus to public issue groups, private citizens and businesses, is essential.
As a Permitting Supervisor you will:
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Understand and apply Urban Forestry and arboricultural practices and standards.
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Understand and apply municipal regulation and permitting practices.
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Interpret city code, policies, bylaws and regulations.
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Analyze, assess and generate reports using database software systems.
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Effectively interact with the public and outside agencies.
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Lead, oversee and assess the successful performance of Tree Inspector staff.
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Be skilled in promoting workplace diversity and creating a positive work environment.
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Interpret site plans, architectural drawings and other development related documents.
Non-Development Supervisor:
Oversee a team who performs field-based tree condition assessments to review, process and issue non-development permits, write work orders, investigate tree code violations, respond to appeals and consistently enforce non-development tree code regulations city-wide (Chapter 11.40 and 11.45 of the Tree Code). The incumbent will work closely with the Permitting & Regulation Manager, Operations Team, City Forester and public agencies to manage programmatic permits, residential tree permits, and city tree permits for regulatory compliance.
Development Supervisor:
Oversee a team who performs private and capital development plan review, draft findings, perform field-based tree condition and tree preservation assessments, investigate tree code violations and consistently enforce development tree code regulations city-wide (Chapter 11.50 of the Tree Code). The incumbent will work closely with the Permitting & Regulation Manager, Bureau of Development Services, city infrastructure bureaus (Transportation, Water, Environmental Services, etc.), private development community and the City Forester to manage Tree Code regulations as they pertain to development.
About the Bureau:
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.
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.
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 (firefighter, vehicle mechanic, street maintenance, etc.). In the future, current positions classified as “full-time remote” could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, 3) revert to full-time at a city work location. As the situation evolves, the exact work location of the position in this recruitment may change based upon leadership direction and approval.
The City is offering an optional information meeting for this recruitment. Please see the Additional Information section below for details.
To Qualify
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Experience leading and supervising a professional team, such as promoting a safe, equitable workplace environment, supporting diversity and instilling a high-functioning work ethic, capitalizing on staff strengths and creating a team-oriented culture.
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Experience working independently, exercising initiative and independent judgement to oversee and manage the day–to–day program functions and work of a municipal urban forestry professional team such as establishing and monitoring program performance requirements and targets, evaluating staff performance and completing annual performance reviews.
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Experience establishing and maintaining successful working relationships that include effective collaboration and communication (verbal and written) with internal and external stakeholders such as other departments, agencies, nongovernmental and private organizations, and diverse community groups.
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Experience managing a diverse workload that applies the principles of urban forest management and municipal regulation, including tree risk assessment, permitting, code implementation and compliance, procedures and best practices.
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Experience interpreting/reviewing site plans, architectural drawings, arborist reports and other related documents including the ability to use and learn City-specific technology and general office software, such as permitting and mapping databases and software, payroll system, Adobe Pro, Microsoft office suite (excel, word, power point, outlook).
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Applicant must also:
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ISA Certified Arborist – required prior to end of probationary period. For more information about this certification click here.
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ISA TRAQ – required prior to end of probationary period.? For more information about this certification, click here.
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A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
The Recruitment Process
An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to supplemental questions 4-13, 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.
**Note: Additional supplemental questions 14-19 require a response. These questions will not be graded during the minimum qualifications. The information provided will be utilized after the eligible list is created.
** PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Recruitment Activity Schedule:
- Job Posting closes: 12/7/2020
- Applications Reviewed: 11/20/20- 12/11/2020
- Eligible List / Notices Generated: week of 12/14/2020
- 1st Round of Interviews: Early January 2021
- 2nd Round of Interviews (if needed): Mid-January 2021
- Job Offer: February 2021
*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 4-13 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.
- 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
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
Contact Information
Tamara Larison, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Tamara.larison@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-3523
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION
To assist you in understanding this position and the recruitment process, we will offer an Optional Information Session that will provide you with details about the position and about the application process. You are not required to attend to apply for this job. You are welcome to join us for either of the optional session below (They are the same you don’t need to attend both):
Thursday, December 3, 2020
3:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84328567080?pwd=UXQ4Wm9JeC9XQnZGSVpDVFp1NmlTUT09
Meeting ID: 843 2856 7080
Passcode: 165009
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Friday, December 4, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88582152586?pwd=RUNlRGQ4S2owNC9RL0pqYlo3ZzBHUT09
Meeting ID: 885 8215 2586
Passcode: 162117
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