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City of Portland Clean Energy Fund, Project Manager (Coordinator II - CPPW) - Multiple Positions in Portland, Oregon

Clean Energy Fund, Project Manager (Coordinator II - CPPW) - Multiple Positions

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Clean Energy Fund, Project Manager (Coordinator II - CPPW) - Multiple Positions

Salary

$80,558.40 - $114,982.40 Annually

Location

OR, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2024-00476

Bureau

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Opening Date

05/06/2024

Closing Date

5/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Benefits
Questions

The Position

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is hiring for multiple Clean Energy Fund Project Managers.

Job Appointment: Full time, regular

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee) .

Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position

Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) .

Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view labor agreements, current and future, please click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements) .

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

About the Position:

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is actively seeking multiple experienced Project Managers (Coordinator II) to oversee the program’s climate action and climate justice investments. These roles offer the unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced team tasked with the stewardship of more than $1 billion in funding over the next five years. These funds are aimed at reducing or sequestering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancing racial and social justice through projects and programs identified in the recently adopted Climate Investment Plan (https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/climate-investment/climate-investment-plan/) .

As a crucial member of the team, you will play a key role in administering grants and contracts that are creating impactful, innovative, and catalytic climate action in our historically underserved communities. Effective management of our grants will involve cultivating robust relationships with grantees, providing guidance and technical assistance, and conducting thorough monitoring to ensure the successful implementation of projects for the greatest environmental and social benefits.

This recruitment seeks to fill Project Manager positions that will oversee grants and contracts in one or more of the following funding areas:

Energy efficiency and renewable energy (EE/RE): this area focuses on EE/RE planning and implementation solutions in existing buildings, above code new construction, community solar, and the development of other community-based clean energy solutions. The EE/RE funding supports improvements in residential, commercial, and public buildings. EE/RE is the largest funding area within the PCEF program.
Transportation decarbonization: this area supports on a range of efforts including the planning and implementation of active transportation infrastructure, transitioning to electric vehicles (EV), development of EV charging infrastructure, and deployment of EV biking solutions. Additional focus areas include supporting mode shifting initiatives, promoting active transportation efforts, multi-modal planning, and improving mobility and access to transportation options that reduce GHG emissions within the city.
Regenerative agriculture and green infrastructure (RAGI): the regenerative agriculture portion of this funding area focuses on improving access to local foods, fibers, and materials using regenerative practices that enhance soil carbon sequestration and support a healthier urban environment. The green infrastructure portion of this funding area may support planting, establishment, maintenance, and/or restoration of trees, native plants, shrubs, or natural areas in order to sequester carbon in above and below-ground biomass.
Workforce and contractor development (WCD) this area supports efforts that build a more diverse and inclusive workforce and contractor pool for the green economy. WCD projects include (1) worker training for climate related jobs and skills such as high efficiency construction, arboriculture training, solar installer training, (2) contractor development projects that help contractors start, stabilize, pivot or grow to provide climate related goods and services, and (3) climate-career focused youth engagement and education. While WCD efforts span nearly all PCEF programs, most direct awards for this work support community-led initiatives.

PCEF will rely on these positions’ high level of project management experience, knowledge of their funding area, and communication skills to help ensure that our grantees and contractors have a positive experience and receive the support they need to be successful in implementing their projects and programs. While our grantees are often community-based non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses and government entities may also serve as grantees or contractors.

What you'll get to do:

Support grants and contracts awarded for projects and programs: Serve as primary point of contact for assigned portion of funding area portfolio; work with grantees and contractors to define detailed scopes and metrics, monitor grant/contract progress, process invoices, and ensure compliance and quality assurance. Management of PCEF grants and contracts will also require trouble-shooting and collaborative problem solving with a wide range of grantees and contractors to support project success.
Review project proposals: As part of a team, this position will review and score project proposals and provide input and recommendations regarding funding awards and management processes.
Participate in facilitated multi-stakeholder engagement and collaborations: In collaboration with other members of the PCEF team, support grantees/contractors and stakeholders (e.g., sub-contractors, professional associations, government entities, coalitions, members of the community, etc.) in opportunities to collaborate, improve outcomes, develop best practices, and share lessons learned.
Assist with program analysis: In collaboration with other members of the PCEF team, this position will perform analysis to identify barriers and best practices related to projects in their funding area. This practice will contribute to the program’s continuous improvement efforts.

Who you are:

The Ideal candidate will be a detail oriented and community-minded project manager with a commitment to climate action within one or more of the following funding areas – energy efficiency/renewable energy sector, transportation sector, workforce and contractor development, and regenerative agriculture and green infrastructure sectors. Candidates with lived or work experience with communities of color or historically marginalized communities are strongly desired. Those skilled in analyzing data, identifying process improvements, customer service and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders will be ideal. All candidates should have a strong commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:

As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF’s mission is to fulfill a vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing racial and social justice. More information about the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund can be found at https://www.portland.gov.bps/cleanenergy (https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy) .

About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:

The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient.

The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.

BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. Candidates of color, those who can speak a language other than English, and those with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

Wednesday, May 15 at 12:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88313442075

Meeting ID: 883 1344 2075

Wednesday, May 15 at 5:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81057670529

Meeting ID: 810 5767 0529

Questions?

Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

Experience successfully collaborating with, working with, and/or organizing with communities of color and other historically marginalized communities.
Experience managing projects, tracking budgets, and ensuring compliance with project or program requirements (e.g., permitting, reporting, other requirements).
Experience working in one or more of the following funding areas – energy efficiency/renewable energy, transportation, regenerative agriculture and green infrastructure, and workforce and contractor development.
Ability to organize and manage a high volume of projects, detailed material, and communication with multiple internal and external parties to ensure grant compliance and project success.
Ability to apply relevant code, regulation, permitting requirements, administrative rules, and policies, and exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines to support program success.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate the needs of the program and its grantees with internal and external stakeholders and others encountered in the course of work.

Although not required, you may have:
Three (3) years of experience managing projects, including tracking budgets and ensuring compliance with project or program requirements (e.g., permitting, reporting, or other requirements).
Two (2) years of experience working in energy efficiency/renewable energy sector, transportation sector, regenerative agriculture and green infrastructure, and/or workforce and contractor development sectors.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, May 6, 2024 – Monday, May 27, 2024

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:
Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)

Application Tips:
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.
Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
Do not attach materials not requested.
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. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 27, 2024
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your resume 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.
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 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes) for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of June 3, 2024
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): June
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: July

Step 6: Start Date: August
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Timeline is approximate and subject to change

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity

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
Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions 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 (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

Yes
No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

04

Please select which position(s) you are applying for:
Energy efficiency and renewable energy (EE/RE)
Transportation decarbonization
Regenerative agriculture and green infrastructure (RAGI)
Workforce and contractor development (WCD)

05

Do you have experience successfully collaborating with, working with, and/or organizing with communities of color and other historically marginalized communities?
Yes
No

06

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience successfully collaborating with, working with, and/or organizing with communities of color and other historically marginalized communities.