Historic and Cultural Resources Compliance Coordinator (Coordinator III CPPW) Limited Duration

Job Appointment:Full time Limited Duration. Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointments shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from future sources.
Work Schedule:Monday- Friday 8am-5pm with occasional work into mid-evening. Alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location:Hybrid. The Vanport Building - 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more informationclick here.
Benefits:Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible:This position is or may be eligible forLanguage Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation:City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). To view this labor agreement please clickhere.

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

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Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! Well 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 December 10 2025

12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Registration Link: note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the American Disabilities Act then please contact the Recruiter for assistance.

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Contact Information:

Tamela Ressler Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience interpreting and applying historic and cultural resources laws including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
2. Experience leading work in archaeology and/or historic preservation.
3. Ability to work with regulatory agencies to solve technical or compliance issues.
4. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across City bureaus and with outside agencies.
5. Knowledge of the issues related to access equity diversity displacement inclusion implicit bias and institutional racism in the context of historic and cultural resources.

• Meets the Secretary of Interiors Professional Qualification Standards in Archaeology Architectural History or History;
• Experience preparing historic and cultural resource deliverables and working with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) or Certified Local Governments (CLGs).

STEP 1: Apply online between December 1 2025 - December 22 2025

Required Application Materials:

• Résumé
  • Note: Do not include your age date of birth or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal state or local laws or rules.

• Answers to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veterans Preference documents (e.g. DD214-Member 4 VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3 2025 if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

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 résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

• How We DeterminePay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon 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.

• Do not attach any additional documents.Do not attach a cover letter it will not be reviewed.
• All applications must be submitted via the Citys online application process by the closing date and time.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• 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 using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: December 23 2025 - January 2 2026

• An evaluation of each applicants training and paid and unpaid experience as demonstrated in their résumé and supplemental questions weighted 100%.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of January 5 2026

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid-to-Late January 2026

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

Step 5: Offer of Employment: February 2026

• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.

Step 6: Start Date: March 2026

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

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