Engineering Supervisor

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: M-F, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation
To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.

Are you a professional engineer who enjoys maintenance and repair of sanitary and combined sewers? Are you passionate about workforce development, safety, and equity? Are you a collaborative leader who builds trusting relationships with coworkers, contractors, and other bureaus?

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the Collections Systems Sanitary and Combined Operations and Maintenance Section.

This supervisory position is responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of 2,500 miles of gravity-piped sanitary and combined sewer collection systems to manage established risk, toward current levels of service, and within regulatory requirements. The current section's organizational structure and span of control is being evaluated; the current position supervises four engineers and an additional five technical staff. The work of the section is centered around effective and efficient management of the collection system to achieve three major goals: prevent and/or reduce the number and impact of combined sewer overflows (CSO’s) and sanitary sewer overflows (SSO’s), minimize asset life-cycle costs while providing an acceptable level of service, and sustain the public’s investment in the sewer infrastructure by ensuring that service life is extended as long as economically feasible.

The Engineering Supervisor provides senior-level technical support regarding sewer collections system maintenance, improvements, and projects. This position interacts regularly with other supervisors and sections involved in the maintenance of the Bureau’s underground infrastructure, such as pump stations; sewer inspection and repair; permitting and development; and compliance.

This position manages the operating budget and maintenance programs associated with the gravity sanitary and combined sewer system. Additionally, the Engineering Supervisor serves as a member of the management team that oversees the $20M interagency agreements with the Portland Bureau of Transportation- Maintenance Operations Environmental Services Division.

Additional information:
The Sanitary and Combined Sewer Operations and Maintenance Section is part of the Collections System Operations and Maintenance Division, which also includes Stormwater Operations and Maintenance and Stormwater Asset Inventory and Condition Assessment. This Division is part of a new Collections Systems and Watershed O&M Group, which also includes Watershed Operations and Maintenance and Community Partnerships Divisions. This position will provide input on organizational planning and workforce support as part of the bureau’s work to prioritize and effectively implement maintenance of aging infrastructure.

What you’ll get to do:

• Lead a team of dedicated employees to achieve bureau mission, goals, and performance measures.
• Oversee and manage operating budget development, including training, materials, and supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of current best practices and innovative opportunities for cost effective and safe maintenance of sewer systems.
• Ensure consistent and documented workflow processes and procedures, including training and coaching where necessary.
• Implement collaborative solutions

An ideal candidate will demonstrate through direct or transferrable experience:

• Using existing information to evaluate risk and make quick decisions on urgent and emergency work orders and projects
• Working on collaborative and multi-disciplinary teams to determine the best course of action and documenting decisions
• Applying political acumen and customer service skills to resolve challenging service requests, customer inquiries, and legal actions.
• Communicating clearly and constructively in person and in writing, such as summarizing technical information for a non-technical audience, describing likelihood and consequences of failure, or using existing work order data to make persuasive arguments
• Looking for proactive opportunities to increase racial and gender diversity of public works contractors
• Taking an active and visible role in supporting workforce inclusion efforts

About the Bureau of Environmental Services
This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We urge respectful communication and transparency.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: About Environmental Services | Portland.gov

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download (portland.gov)

Questions:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of engineering theory, principles, practices, costs, construction techniques, trends, regulations, standards, equipment, and materials related to the area of specialization or organizational unit. Knowledge of engineering administration, project and program planning and management, organization principles, and management fundamentals and methods, including as relates to equitable service delivery and business practices. Knowledge of principles and standards of leadership and employee supervision, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluation. Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, cost control, safety, and administrative practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, and others encountered in the course of work. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to management, technical, and non-technical staff. Additional Requirements
Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or related field; a Master’s Degree in engineering or related field is also acceptable if the bachelor’s degree is not in engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in professional engineering, including at least two of directing and/or leading technical staff (non-supervisory).
• This position includes driving City vehicles - the applicant must have a driver's license and a clean driving record.
• The on-call schedule and requirements for this position are currently being evaluated; past requirements have included after hours standby Monday through Thursday.
• This position is listed as an essential employee in the Bureau’s Continuity of Operation Plan for operations, snow and ice, and full activation of the Bureau’s Emergency Operations Center - applicants must be able to travel to the identified Emergency Operations Center on short notice, which could include evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License is required; must be able to be certified by the Oregon State Board of Engineering Examiners and Licensed Surveyors (OSBEELS) within 6 months of hire.
• Wastewater Collections Operator Level II or III is preferred; Level IV is required within one year of hire.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between October 28 , 2024 - November 18 , 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter.
  • Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Resume
• Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
• Optional Application Materials:
• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
• Application Tips:
• Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act . 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. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

BOLI: Equal pay For Workers: State of Oregon
Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of November 18 , 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of November 25 , 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
• Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD


Step 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

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• City of Portland Core Values

Recruitment Process - Work StatusEqual Employment OpportunityVeteran PreferenceADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We 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 coverage to eligible employees and their families.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions 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. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .

Closing Date/Time: 11/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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