City of Portland
BES Engineering Standards and Practices Program Manager (Analyst III - CPPW)
City of Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Job Appointment: Full-Time. Work Schedule: MondayFriday, 8 am5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204 Benefits: For an overview of the benefits for this position, you can visit our benefits tab. Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by the City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW) labor union. Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. View the agreement at portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 Application Materials: Please submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter. Engineering Services and Standards Program
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services BES is seeking a strong collaborator and communicator with a background in engineering for an exciting position. BESs Engineering Services Group ESG is seeking a
Analyst III
to manage the bureaus engineering Standards and Practices Program. The BES Standards and Practices Program is responsible for ongoing development, refinement, and application of technical standards and practices for design and construction of capital projects within the bureaus Capital Improvement Program CIP. The program leads updates to various technical manuals and review of capital projects contract documents for as many as 200 active CIP projects at project design milestones. This position plays a critical role in successful CIP delivery, in part by providing quality assurance and consistency of project documents. This position monitors, evaluates, and communicates expectations to staff on standard practices and quality assurance procedures for successful and consistent project delivery. This position has a priority focus on developing robust delivery and quality assurance functions appropriate to a wide array of complex capital projects ranging in size, with varying schedules and budgets. This position requires critical investigative abilities, judgment, and discretion to make recommendations to the BES Chief Engineer and other leaders with organizational impacts across broad and diverse stakeholder groups. This position is a key liaison between internal BES Workgroups as well as other City bureaus. The position also leads the work of program support staff. What youll get to do Manage
the BES Engineering Standards and Practices Program, including facilitating collaborative technical committees, leading technical manual updates, providing training and guidance to technical staff, and developing recommendations for the Chief Engineer and other leaders. Foster
a culture of innovation in capital project delivery methods. Be a change agent
for updates and alignment of practices. Lead
the bureau's Quality Assurance program for engineering project delivery, including providing tools and templates and reviewing project documents. Coordinate and collaborate
with stakeholders throughout BES and across the City to align engineering standards and practices. Serve
as the liaison to vendors for outside materials, products, and equipment. Lead
the work of other staff assigned to the program
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 who 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, visit About Environmental Services | Portland.gov Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: portland.gov Questions? Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov Minimum Qualifications Knowledge
of engineering terminology, practices, procedures, and basic principles; technical standards involved in design and construction engineering and specification development. Knowledge
of principles of engineering, construction, and maintenance project management; contract management, including specification writing, cost estimating techniques, project tracking, and required documentation. Knowledge
of city operating policies and departmental work procedures, and quality standards. Experience
clearly presenting technical information in oral, written, graphic, or other forms; speaking in front of groups; coping with dissent and conflict. Experience
communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents involving organizational and technical information; communicate complex analytical topics to non-technical audiences.
Additional Requirements
Six (6) years of professional and responsible experience performing technical or related work.
Application Timeline
Step 1: Apply online between September 1, 2025, and September 15, 2025. Step 1: Required Application Materials and related instructions
Cover letter Resume Answers to three supplemental questions Optional application materials: Veterans documents by the closing date Application tips: Cover letter length and tailoring guidance All applications must be submitted via the Citys online process
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation Week of September 15, 2025 Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List Week of September 22, 2025 Step 4: Selection (Interview) TBD Step 5: Offer of Employment TBD Step 6: Start Date TBD Timeline is approximate and subject to change
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Appointment: Full-Time. Work Schedule: MondayFriday, 8 am5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204 Benefits: For an overview of the benefits for this position, you can visit our benefits tab. Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by the City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW) labor union. Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. View the agreement at portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 Application Materials: Please submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter. Engineering Services and Standards Program
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services BES is seeking a strong collaborator and communicator with a background in engineering for an exciting position. BESs Engineering Services Group ESG is seeking a
Analyst III
to manage the bureaus engineering Standards and Practices Program. The BES Standards and Practices Program is responsible for ongoing development, refinement, and application of technical standards and practices for design and construction of capital projects within the bureaus Capital Improvement Program CIP. The program leads updates to various technical manuals and review of capital projects contract documents for as many as 200 active CIP projects at project design milestones. This position plays a critical role in successful CIP delivery, in part by providing quality assurance and consistency of project documents. This position monitors, evaluates, and communicates expectations to staff on standard practices and quality assurance procedures for successful and consistent project delivery. This position has a priority focus on developing robust delivery and quality assurance functions appropriate to a wide array of complex capital projects ranging in size, with varying schedules and budgets. This position requires critical investigative abilities, judgment, and discretion to make recommendations to the BES Chief Engineer and other leaders with organizational impacts across broad and diverse stakeholder groups. This position is a key liaison between internal BES Workgroups as well as other City bureaus. The position also leads the work of program support staff. What youll get to do Manage
the BES Engineering Standards and Practices Program, including facilitating collaborative technical committees, leading technical manual updates, providing training and guidance to technical staff, and developing recommendations for the Chief Engineer and other leaders. Foster
a culture of innovation in capital project delivery methods. Be a change agent
for updates and alignment of practices. Lead
the bureau's Quality Assurance program for engineering project delivery, including providing tools and templates and reviewing project documents. Coordinate and collaborate
with stakeholders throughout BES and across the City to align engineering standards and practices. Serve
as the liaison to vendors for outside materials, products, and equipment. Lead
the work of other staff assigned to the program
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 who 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, visit About Environmental Services | Portland.gov Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: portland.gov Questions? Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov Minimum Qualifications Knowledge
of engineering terminology, practices, procedures, and basic principles; technical standards involved in design and construction engineering and specification development. Knowledge
of principles of engineering, construction, and maintenance project management; contract management, including specification writing, cost estimating techniques, project tracking, and required documentation. Knowledge
of city operating policies and departmental work procedures, and quality standards. Experience
clearly presenting technical information in oral, written, graphic, or other forms; speaking in front of groups; coping with dissent and conflict. Experience
communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents involving organizational and technical information; communicate complex analytical topics to non-technical audiences.
Additional Requirements
Six (6) years of professional and responsible experience performing technical or related work.
Application Timeline
Step 1: Apply online between September 1, 2025, and September 15, 2025. Step 1: Required Application Materials and related instructions
Cover letter Resume Answers to three supplemental questions Optional application materials: Veterans documents by the closing date Application tips: Cover letter length and tailoring guidance All applications must be submitted via the Citys online process
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation Week of September 15, 2025 Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List Week of September 22, 2025 Step 4: Selection (Interview) TBD Step 5: Offer of Employment TBD Step 6: Start Date TBD Timeline is approximate and subject to change
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr