Are you passionate about natural resource management?  Do you want to apply your scientific research skills to address complex environmental issues? You may be the Environmental Regulatory Coordinator for which we are seeking!

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a dedicated Environmental Regulatory Coordinator to coordinate the bureau’s response to new and modified toxics-related regulations and to oversee the application of these new regulations by commercial and industrial facilities throughout the City of Portland.

The Environmental Regulatory Coordinator will work within the Compliance Division of the Delivery Programs Work Group.  The Compliance Division protects surface water, groundwater, and the City of Portland storm and sanitary systems through pollution prevention, spill response, code development, and the regulation of over 4,000 industrial and commercial facilities.  This position will lead and develop critical strategies and approaches to reduce toxic pollutant discharges to storm and sanitary systems.

What you’ll get to do:

• Develop scientific approach and studies to understand toxins entering the City system, groundwaters, and surface waters from the City system.
• Develop toxics reduction plans for sanitary and storm systems, particularly PFAS and Mercury.
• Develop sampling plans and guide sampling strategies in the storm and sanitary systems, and surface and groundwaters.
• Research relevant federal, state, and other municipal approaches, policies, and strategies to understanding movement of toxins and how to reduce their impact.
• Research and develop source control strategies to manage and reduce toxins from entering city systems.
• Develop and promote source controls for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Serve as liaison to city bureaus and DEQ regarding work towards toxics reductions.
• Work with underrepresented communities to identify and minimize exposure from sources of toxins.
• Manage the City’s EcoBiz program, which is a regional effort to control toxins at the source.
• Evaluate industry implementation of source controls as required per the Bureau’s Source Control Manual.

An ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working with industrial or commercial facilities to reduce pollutant discharges to storm or sanitary systems
• Knowledge of toxic pollutants and experience with implementing or promoting the use of relevant best management practices to reduce their impact.
• Strong verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with industrial representatives, policymakers, and regulatory agencies.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services
The Bureau of Environmental Services manages Portland’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to protect public health and the environment.  BES is a mission-driven, high-performance organization, leading the City in preserving and restoring the health of Portland’s watersheds.  The Bureau has about 650 employees collaborating and serving almost a million people in the Portland area.  The Bureau values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the community.   To find more information about the Bureau, click on the link: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/

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 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.

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Knowledge of the principles of natural resources management and environmental protection.
2. Advanced skill in negotiating with representatives of regulatory agencies to resolve technical and/or compliance issues.
3. The advanced ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, Municipal Code and regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
4. The ability to analyze complex or technical issues and problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend policies, strategies, and effective courses of action.
5. The 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.

An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, 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: 2/8/21 – 3/1/21
• Applications Reviewed: Week of 3/1/21
• Eligible List: Week of 3/8/21
• Selection Phase Begins: Tentatively the week of 3/15/21

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change

Applicants must submit a professional résumé and cover letter 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 cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position.

• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training, certification and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications and ability to meet the minimum requirements listed in the “To Qualify” section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in the cover letter.
• If you are requesting Veterans’ Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter 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.
• Do not attach documents not requested.

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. 

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