Transportation Division Project Manager

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$42.58 - $52.42 Hourly

Department:

Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 26, 2024

The Opportunity:

OVERVIEW:

The Multnomah County Department of Community Services is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Transportation Division!

This position will be a part of our Road Engineering Team working closely with engineering staff and members of the public to gain consensus on and deliver capital projects. The person in this role will need to understand transportation principles and policies, how to translate between technical and engineering issues, public needs and policies.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the planning and implementation of transportation plans, engineering and capital projects, and process improvements for the Transportation Division

• Facilitating and presenting the project scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables

• Identifying project risks and develop contingency plans

• Assembling, managing, directing, coordinating and supporting project staff and project team

• Managing project budgets and ensuring projects are delivered on time

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation

• Monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing project progress

• Working closely with staff across the division, department, and county - as well as with partner jurisdictions - to develop agreements on how to deliver projects

• Coordinating and collaborating with staff public works and planning staff from partner jurisdictions

Who Are We?

Our department's mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including transportation, land use planning, animal services, elections, and budget and operations support. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too.

What We Can Offer You:

DCS comprises unique and essential government services, including Elections, Land Use Planning, Animal Services and Transportation.

The common mission of these diverse lines of business is articulated in this very simple statement: Inclusive community. Accessible services. So, with us, you will be challenged, you will be encouraged to excel, you will be given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. You will become a part of a strong organization dedicated to providing outstanding services to the community.

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our website.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, on-call, temporary and limited duration positions while the eligible for hire list is active.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• A Bachelor's degree or major coursework in urban planning, civil engineering, transportation or a related field with project management coursework is desirable; (in lieu of a degree we will consider equivalent work related experience) AND
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in project management which includes one or more of the following areas: planning, project development, civil engineering, capital project delivery, or program planning.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• A strong customer focus and excellent customer service

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

• Experience with strategic planning and implementation, project management, and continual improvement

• Ability to interact and work with a diverse group of people at all levels of an organization.

• Knowledge of Title VI and Title II compliance in public rights of way.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Experience developing and monitoring budgets

• Experience using and managing database systems

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Able to educate and guide teams on policies and procedures

• Able to apply an equity lens to procedure development

• Able to plan for and meet critical deadlines

• Detail-oriented

• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Application Packet:

Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

• Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.

• Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.

• A Cover Letter: This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the 'Overview' and 'To Qualify' sections of this job posting. Please be thorough, as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.

Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates, which may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional testing

• Professional reference checks

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This hourly, union-represented position is eligible for overtime.

Salary: The starting pay assignment will be based on an analysis of the successful candidate's related experience and education in accordance with the county's pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. There may be some flexibility with the regular start and end times. There may also be the option to work a 9/80 schedule.

Telework: Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214.

Questions?

Angie Larson, Recruiter

Department of Community Service

angie.r.larson@multco.us

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Angie Larson

Email:

angie.r.larson@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 4079569

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

6063 - Project Manager Represented