The Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) is seeking an Equity Coordinator to join the team!

This position supports the 9-1-1 mission by assisting in the coordination and implementation of equity work across the Bureau. This position also performs other assignments in connection with the procurement process, contracting, capital, accounts payable, and provides backup for human resource position management, maintenance, and reporting. This position helps ensure processes are completed within City submission time frames, policies, procedures, and laws with high-quality expectations.

This position will be cross-trained in different business operational processes and will serve as a backup when needed and will perform additional duties as assigned. This position will also work on special case by case projects as assigned.

An extensive background check is required.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Development of bureau Title VI, Title II, and LEP plan
• Prepare and organize Title VI and LEP training for bureau employees.
• Analyze, interpret, and explain Title VI, Title II, and LEP laws.
• Assist in the development of Equity performance measures.
• Assist in coordination and collaboration with stakeholders on equity milestones, goals, outcomes.
• Coordinate communication of equity processes, updates, achievements.
• Research and provide answers to technical finds regarding Title VI, Title II, and LEP benchmarks.
• Monitor and track equity budget.
• Contract/IGA preparation, interpretation, negotiation, oversight; tracks accounts payable, contract and capital expenditures, researches and resolves contract problems and disputes.

Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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, 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. 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.   To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Knowledge of the principles of equity and public administration
2. 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
3. Ability to evaluate consultant proposals, administer and oversee the management of consultant contracts
4. Knowledge of the principles of project planning and management.
5. Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to the supplemental questions, 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 for required certifications may be required prior to the 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: 12/28/20 – 1/18/21
• Applications Reviewed: Week of 1/18/21
• Eligible List: Week of 1/25/21
• Selection Phase Begins: Tentatively the week of 2/1/21

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change

Applicants must submit a professional résumé online, as well as answer the supplemental questions 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 answers 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 answers to each supplemental question should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications.  You may want to prepare your answers offline and then cut and paste into the text box provided.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions.
• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to your supplemental questions 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?
Terrol Johnson, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov
503.823.3172