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Job Description
The Position
Are you Detail Oriented with a strong understanding of Civil Engineering principles building codes and construction methods Are you good at Clear and Concise Communication with clients subcontractors and stakeholders
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seekingCivil Engineers for a current opening in the Sewage Stormwater and Restoration Construction Management team of their Engineering Services group as well as for future position openings within the bureau.Job Appointment: FullTime
Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8 am5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97204
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.
Union Representation: PTE 17
To view current labor agreements please visit Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.As an Engineer on the Construction Management team this position will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for large diameter sewer rehabilitation and construction provide quality control reviews of municipal utility infrastructure project plans and specifications and manage large scale complex utility construction projects from the procurement phase through construction project closeout and the warranty phase. This position will also coordinate with other bureaus negotiate and execute Memorandums of Understanding and coordinate required project permits.
What youll get to do:
- Oversee the of construction contracts ensuring the City and construction contractors fulfill their contractual obligations.
- Verify adequate safety measures are employed within the project area to ensure the safety of the Contractors City employees and the general public.
- Oversee the work of technicians and/or oversee and coordinate the work of consultants along with providing engineering support to other bureau teams.
About the Bureau of Environmental Services
This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are reimagining 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 socioeconomic 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
Our BES 10Year Strategic Plan can be found here: download
Questions:
Terrol Johnson
Senior RecruiterTo Qualify
Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in theirCover Letter and Rsumhow their education training and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
- Experience with civil engineering Construction and project management and/or contract administration and project management.
- Knowledge of legal guidelines for public work engineering and experience reviewing preparing or directing the preparation of complex plans specifications and legal contracts.
- Experience in planning and managing difficult engineeringrelated projects including performing technical research & analyzing complex engineering/mathematical problems evaluating alternatives and adopting effective courses of action.
- Experience communicating effectively to diverse internal and external stakeholders and ability to work collectively to promote an equitable workplace environment.
Additional Requirements:
- A Certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer by the time of hire.
- Oregon Professional Engineer certificate within 6 months of hire.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between April14 2025 and April 28 2025Required Application Materials:- Cover letter.
- Details are key! The city uses a meritbased 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 can 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 Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
- Optional Application Materials:
- If you would like to request Veterans Preference please submit your Veteran documents (ex DD214Member 4 VA Benefit Letter etc. by the closing date of the recruitment.
- Application Tips:
- Your cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
- Your rsum should support the details described in your cover letter.
- How We Determine Pay:The City of Portland is covered by theOregon EqualPayAct. 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.
- Emailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
- Do not attach any additional documents.
- Please note thatall 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 theuse ofAI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
- All applications must be submitted via the Citys online application process.
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 April28 2025- An evaluation of each applicants 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read theCity of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01for 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 ofMay 5 2025- 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: TBDStep 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*- Cover letter.
Additional Information
Click herefor additional information regarding the following:- City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veteran Preference
- ADA Pregnancy and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
