Climate Policy Analyst Renewable Fuels (Analyst I CPPW) Limited Duration

Portland, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 85217 - 121617

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time Limited Duration. Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.

Typical Schedule:Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location:Hybrid. This position reports to the Vanport Building 1810 SW 5th Avenue Portland OR 97204. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more informationclick here.
Benefit:Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible:This position is eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Union Representation:City of Portland Professional Workers UnionCPPW. To view this labor agreement please click here.

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

Position Summary:
The City of Portlands Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking to fill a limited-term Climate Policy Analyst-Renewable Fuels (Analyst I-CPPW) within the Climate Policy program area. The Climate Policy Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Citys Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program (Portland City Code 16.60). The position will add essential capacity to BPS to manage a database of regulated entities create compliance and enforcement procedures and perform quality control over the required reporting from regulated entities that BPS now collects as part of compliance protocols. This position will report to the Climate Policy manager in BPS.

What youll get to do:

Provide day-to-day database management improvement and analysis. The position is not a database developer but a primary user representing RFS program needs to technical services staff. The RFS database is still early in its development and needs improvement to fully meet program needs including new functionality to monitor compliance clean up records develop new reports and other tools required for enforcement.
Provide customer service via phone and email to regulated entities as they navigate the new code and administrative rule requirements.
Provide analysis of reporting data that has been submitted to the RFS database.
Develop new approaches to program compliance.
Performsome in-field tasks such as visiting retail gas stations to record price and product data and verify onsite paperwork required by the RFS code and administrative rules.
Support the RFS Technical Advisory Committee and stakeholders as needed.
Maintain program communications with regulated entities including email MS Teams and web content.

The ideal candidate will have these qualities:

Analytical and solutions oriented.
Highly organized and attentive to detail.
Adapts quickly to shifting priorities and maintains productivity.
Builds strong working relationships.
Contributes to shared goals.

About the Climate Policy Program at BPS:
The work of the Climate Policy team builds on Portlands path-breaking history as a leader among the global community fighting climate change. Portland has been working to address climate change for nearly 30 years and was the first city in the United States to draft a carbon reduction strategy.
Today BPSs Climate Policy team develops policies runs programs and conducts research and analysis that aim to rapidly decarbonize Portland while ensuring that our community members most impacted by the climate crisis have power in the policy process. The Citys priorities for achieving decarbonization and resilience are outlined in Portlands 2022-2025 Climate Emergency Workplan which guides the work of the Climate Policy and Program team.

About the Bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and practical solutions that enhance Portlands livability preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity to achieve prosperous healthy resilient collaboration with community partners we provide; comprehensive land use neighborhood economic historic and environmental planning and urban design; policy and technical services to advance green building and a just transition to clean energy waste prevention composting and recycling and a sustainable food system; administration of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund; policy to address climate change; regulation of private franchise utilities; administration of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission; and digital equity and inclusion policy projects and outreach.( values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge ability and experience working with abroad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive engaging and creative work environment.
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 all 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 candidates for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply.

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.

December 30 2025
12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*Please 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.

Have a question
Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are requiredfor this position:

Ability to collect evaluate and interpret data in statistical and narrative forms; ability to use quantitative and qualitative analysis tools and modeling.
Ability to analyze interpret explain and apply relevant laws regulations ordinances policies and procedures.
Ability to exercise independent judgment problem-solve and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
Ability to maintain accurate files records anddocumentation.
Ability to utilize City-specific technology and general office software.

Preferred Qualifications
Although not required you may have one or more of the following:

Experience navigating custom-built databases.
Knowledge of liquid fuel markets and policies including biofuel replacements for petroleum diesel.
General knowledge of transportation decarbonization policies and programs
Conversational in Spanish Mandarin or Vietnamese

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between December 22 2024 - January 5 2025
Required Application Materials:

Resume
- 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.
Answer to the 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 DD214-Member 4 VA Benefit Letter etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
- 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 resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
How We Determine Pay: 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:Week of January 5 2026

An evaluation of each applicants 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 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 12 2026

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late January/Early February 2026

Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment

Step 6: Start Date:

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 Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA Pregnancy and Religious Accommodations

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Required Experience:

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