Recycling Improvement and Evaluation Coordinator (Coordinator II CPPW) Limited Duration

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.
Work Schedule:Monday Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Flexibility in schedule is negotiable.
Work Location:Hybrid. This position reports to The Vanport Building 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more informationclick here.
Benefits:Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible:This position is eligible forLanguage Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation:City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). To view this labor agreement please click here.

Position Summary

The Recycling Improvement and Evaluation Coordinator will focus on City of Portland projects and programs designed to reduce contamination in the mixed recycling system as a part of the Oregon Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act. This position will report to the Sustainable Materials and Waste Policy Manager.

As a Recycling Improvement and Evaluation Coordinator you will:

• Develop and implement a plan to track and evaluate the results of activities to reduce contamination of mixed recycling streams among residential multifamily and business customers towards a goal of less than 10% contamination by 2030.
• Collaboratewithin our division and with contractors to ensure that data collected through contamination reduction activities are consistent with evaluation goals.
• Coordinate small teams of City staff or contractors to gather high quality evaluative data from contamination reduction programing.
• Revise and update City of Portlands policies that govern waste collection services and customer expectations to facilitate contamination reduction in mixed recycling including rules to implement monitoring and feedback systems.
• Annually update our strategy for contamination reduction activities each fiscal year taking into account evaluation results and adapting to lessons learned.
• Research propose and pilot technological solutions to contamination reduction.
• Partner with DEQ CAA and other local governments to learn and share program development challenges and successes.

Travel Requirements: This position will need to travel in the field to inspect evaluation methods and understand contamination reduction interventions.

Our Ideal Candidate is:

• An evaluator:Understands research and program evaluation strategies needed to improve outcomes for projects and programs.
• Collaborative: Committed to working with a broad range of community partners and stakeholders.
• Experienced with project management: Uses a variety of tools for project scoping stakeholder identification and engagement tasks and timeline management and reporting.
• Knowledgeable: Understands the practices of policy development and/or program evaluation. Has knowledge of resource conservation sustainability waste collection systems extended producer responsibility laws and systems of reuse.
• Emotionally intelligent: Motivated passionate team-oriented and empathetic. Has strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Committed to diversityequityand inclusion: Using these core values to guide and inform your work create inclusive respectful and responsive settings and promote equitable access to recycling.

Sustainable Materials and Waste Division housed within the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) rethinks how we use materials and manage waste to improve community well-being work towards sustainability and equity and protect critical natural resources. Our work is based in City of Portland Values. We work closely with garbage and recycling collection companies state and local waste agencies and Portlands diverse communities.

The Sustainable Materials and Waste Division includes three teams:

• Policy team: Develops and strengthens policies programs and plans that increase opportunities to reduce waste recycle compost and reduce environmental impacts of products and packaging as well as meet the needs of Portlands diverse communities.
• Operations team: Manages Portlands garbage recycling and compost collection systems public trash collection cleanup events and graffiti removal. Provides customer service and enforcement.
• Technical Assistance and Education Team: Supports and educates Portland businesses and residents with the goal to reduce waste and support reuse repair recycling and composting.

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.( For more information about Portlands recycling composting and garbage programs visit: ( 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.

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.

Tuesday December 30 2025 at 3:00pm Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Registration Link:

*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.

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Contact Information:

Tamela Ressler Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources

The following minimum qualifications are requiredfor this position:

• A valid state drivers license and acceptable driving record.

STEP 1: Apply online between December 29 2025 - January 12 2026

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.

• Answer 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: January 12 - January 16 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 19 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: Mid-to-Late 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: TBD

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

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

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