Salary
$72,530.00 – $131,248.00 Annually
Location
1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Job Type
Regular
Bureau
Portland Water Bureau
Job Number
2021-00093
Closing
3/5/2021 9:09 AM Pacific
The Position
The Portland Water Bureau is seeking a qualified Bull Run Watershed Protection Manager to join their Resource Protection and Planning Group.

The Portland Water Bureau’s Resource Protection and Planning Group is seeking an Environmental Regulatory Coordinator to serve in the role of Bull Run Watershed Protection Manager.  This position is responsible for managing the watershed protection program for the Bull Run watershed, the primary source of drinking water supply for the City of Portland.  This position will report to the Source Protection Division Manager.

This position is the city’s primary operational liaison with state and federal agencies responsible for land management, fire protection and related environmental permitting, including the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon Department of Forestry.   The Watershed Protection Manager will lead review, permitting, and on-site inspection of environmental design standards for maintenance and repair of forest roads on both city and USFS lands.  The Watershed Protection Manager will serve as the Bureau’s primary resource advisor and onsite liaison during wildfire suppression incidents, including deployment to a USFS/ODF Incident Command site and/or PWB Emergency Operation Center.

The Watershed Protection Manager will work closely with bureau staff responsible for water supply system engineering, watershed hydrology and water quality, watershed security, and fish and wildlife protection.  The successful candidate will have excellent communication and coordination skills, and an ability to problem solve in emergency situations.  Experience with forest fire incident response and the National Incident Command System is desirable.

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.
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.
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
  1. Knowledge and experience applying the principles, theories, methods and techniques of watershed sciences, natural resource management, and environmental protection.
  2. Ability and experience analyzing, interpreting, explaining, and applying relevant environmental laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures.
  3. Ability and experience analyzing complex environmental issues and problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending policies, procedures, strategies or other effective courses of action.
  4. Ability and experience exercising independent judgment, problem-solving, taking initiative within general policy guidelines, and gaining cooperation through collaboration, especially during emergency situations.
  5. Ability and experience working with a multicultural workforce, promoting an equitable workplace environment, and applying equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.
A typical way of obtaining the above knowledge and experience would include any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following:
  • Education/Training:  Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in environmental, natural resources or water resources science or management or a closely related field;
  • Experience:  Five (5) years of increasingly responsible natural resources and environmental protection and management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A master’s degree in an applicable field and experience in a public agency is preferred although not required.
The Recruitment Process
An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in your resume and responses 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 may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. 

Recruitment Timeline:

  • Posting:   02/15/21 – 03/05/21
  • Applications Reviewed:   week of 03/08/21
  • Eligible List:   week of 03/15/21
  • Selection Phase Begins:   Tentatively the week of 03/29/21
*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 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 11:59 pm, on the closing date 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
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

Contact Information
Teresa Dahrens, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Teresa.Dahrens@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4516