BES Engineering Services Division & PPRP (CSAII)

About the role

The Position Do you like connecting with the community to help improve watershed health? Does stormwater management and green infrastructure excite you?

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and connect with the public
• Survey past PPRP projects sites
• Field assessments including photo documentation and field data collection
• Care for and document plant health and system functionality
• Coordinate follow-up maintenance efforts and technical assistance as requested
• Data management/entry of survey results and field inspections
• Create a findings report to inform future project implementation
• Support program staff by responding to and managing the drainage inquiry hotline and email

Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with limited supervision
• Experience in customer service and community outreach skills
• Knowledge of stormwater management, general plant identification and stormwater facility maintenance
• Ability to conduct field surveys, data collection, and records management
• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record is needed for driving City vehicles

Qualifications

An ideal candidate will demonstrate through direct or transferrable experience:

• Knowledge of maintenance of stormwater management techniques such as rain gardens, pervious pavers and drywells
• Ability to perform well in a range of public interactions and the ability to work with private landowners to assist with stormwater facility maintenance and technical assistance
• Proficiency with ArcGIS
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Familiarity with plant maintenance and care; ability to identify invasive plants
• Proficiency using MS Office suite
• Experience fostering inclusivity and equity

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Pay

Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay.

Schedule

Flexible hours, with a maximum of 1400 hours per calendar year. Estimate of 25 hours per week

Contact Information

Cierra Maceo
Cierra.Maceo@portlandoregon.gov

Application Material

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a resume and answer supplemental questions for this application .

Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between July 27, 2026 - August 10, 2026
Required Application Materials: Resume
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. To learn about Veterans preference click here.
Application Tips: Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal and professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your work history should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of August 10, 2026
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions. Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail 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 phase 1 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.

STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of August 17, 2026
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

STEP 4: Selection (Interview): Week of August 24, 2026
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

STEP 5: Offer of Employment: Week of August 31, 2026

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
Veterans Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer