International City Management Portland , OR 97228
Posted 2 weeks ago
Operations Analyst III - CPPW
City of Portland
Salary: $103,833.60 - $147,035.20 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-00572
Location: 5001 N Columbia Blvd., OR
Bureau: Bureau of Environmental Services
Closing: 7/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
About the Position:
Job Appointment: Full-Time.
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 7AM-3:30 PM
Work Location: 5001 N. Columbia Blvd, Portland OR
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible forhttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overv… for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view current labor agreements, please visithttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-a….
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Update application materials if needed.
Position Summary:
The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking an Operations Analyst to join our Wastewater Operations Division to oversee the planning and coordination of Capital Improvement Project (CIP) work at a large, activated sludge wastewater treatment plant. The position requires physical presence at the treatment facility and the candidate selected for this position will work five days/week, eight hours/day, M-F, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm during onboarding and orientation. Final schedule, including options for compressed work weeks and telework, will be identified and agreed upon by the incumbent and manager.
This position performs a highly specialized role and will provide a nexus between the Operations, Maintenance, and Treatment and Pumping Station Division, along with the inspection teams, and will be responsible for representation and collaboration on CIP/RR&M projects from design phase and construction, up to and including facility acceptance. The position will plan, develop, and communicate statuses of technical projects; participate and contribute to project design, development, and implementation. They will be responsible for performing professional and operational support duties, including the development of documentation and materials. As new systems are introduced, they will be the primary party responsible for the creation and integration of new information for assets added or removed during CIP projects and offer guidance, planning, support, and completion of technical tasks in support of the BES O&M Group, Operations Division. Additionally, this position will assist the process control team ensuring microbiological health of conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plants with process and regulatory data analysis and reporting needs. This position will not be responsible for supervising personnel. Other activities performed by this role are varied and include an after-hours rotational on-call coordinator requirement.
Under general direction, plans, schedules, organizes, and directs work unit programs comprised of skilled personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plants and a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) system; ensures the proper, efficient, and safe operation of wastewater collection and treatment systems and facilities; provides and plans program support and participates with internal and external stakeholders while performing related duties as assigned.
Appointees may be responsible for formulating and developing unit goals and objectives, providing input for budgetary needs/considerations and assist in the directing day-to-day activities. Work results are reviewed through inspection and analysis of records, reports and plant performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Asset Integration/Commissioning:
Collaborate with teams of professional and skilled staff engaged in the design, operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment infrastructure and process area updates to ensure that project deliverables prioritize operability and maintainability in design. This will include consistent and substantive interaction with O&M, TPSD and IP staff.
Identify problems and report shortfalls to management and propose solutions.
Provide operational support and training/reference documentation for newly added assets.
Process and approve Facility Acceptance Reports (FARs) upon project completion.
Data Management:
Collaboration across groups to align data for all reporting needs.
Manages the discharge monitoring report (DMR) creation and submittals.
Leads data visualization (BI) and information management system reports (WIMS or eRIS) for the division.
Assist with the development of and create/provide training on problem-solving techniques and operational approach; advise, support, and provide guidance in areas of expertise; coordinate and serve on committees and teams, including facilitation of, and participation with, logistical planning workgroups.
Communication/Collaboration
Verify TPSD project status updates are being communicated to O&M staff
Improve existing communication tools for improved:
Project coordination (outage requests, etc.)
Staff understanding and comprehension
Other Duties:
Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
Research new operational methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their application.
Performs after-hours On Call Coordinator rotational duties.
The Operations Division is organized into the following work units which operate the Columbia Blvd Wastewater Treatment Plant (CBWTP) and the Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (TCWTP):
BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic 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: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/
Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720
Questions?
Karen Ehn, RecruiterBureau of Human Resourcesmailto:karen.ehn@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Experience applying analytic and problem-solving skills both independently and collaboratively to develop sound decisions, and recommendations.
Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing including preparing concise and comprehensive reports and written material.
Experience facilitating inclusive participation in workshops, meetings, and projects with diverse stakeholders, including people underrepresented in local decision-making, for the achievement of desired objectives.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships in evolving situations utilizing active listening and empathy.
Experience and skill in prioritizing tasks and overcoming challenges both collaboratively and independently in the face of competing priorities and demands.
Experience analyzing and coordinating outage requests and equipment startup associated with Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and work at a wastewater treatment plant or similar industrial facility.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between June 10, 2024- July 1, 2024
Required Application Materials:
Resume
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
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.
Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
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. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. Do not attach materials not requested. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of July 1 - July 8, 2024
An evaluation of each applicant's 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.
STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: week of July 15 - July 22, 2024
STEP 4: Selection (Interview): late July/early August
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
STEP 5: Offer of Employment: August
STEP 6: Start Date: TBD
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
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