JOB LISTING

Central Services Manager

Organization: City of Portland

Summary:

SALARY:

$6,259.00 - $8,337.00 Monthly

OPENING DATE: 08/06/12

CLOSING DATE: 08/27/12 04:30 PM

Description:

Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking a Central Services Manager to oversee approximately 80 staff under three supervisors responsible for major maintenance repairs and improvements for a broad array of assets such as parks, trails, playgrounds, pools, sport fields and courts, bridges, community centers and buildings for maintenance and support. This is a key decision-making position in the bureau that coordinates closely with the Parks senior management team, staff performing daily maintenance in parks and natural areas, planning and design staff, and strategy and asset management groups. The incumbent is responsible for budget preparation and management as well as organizes, directs and inspects the work of supervisors and staff engaged in engineering, construction, skilled trades, heavy equipment, construction management and asset maintenance. Assignments are broad in scope and require independent judgment on design, construction and maintenance issues that are complex and strategic.

Requirements:

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following qualifications:

Please provide an example that demonstrates your knowledge of project, contract and asset management principles, practices, and techniques.
Please provide an example that demonstrates your knowledge and experience using current trends and practices in service delivery requiring asset and fleet management services.
Please provide an example that demonstrates your ability to plan, assign, direct and coordinate staff with a variety of functional specialties, and overlapping work areas.
Please provide an example that demonstrates your knowledge of and experience with the principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Please provide an example that demonstrates your ability to develop a strong customer service culture, a diverse and highly skilled workforce, and a healthy and safe work environment.

An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter and resume weighted 100%. Only the most qualified candidates passing the cover letter and resume evaluation will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list to complete and/or final selection. Some positions may require those placed on the eligible list to complete and sign a criminal statement before being considered for employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume online at www.portlandonline.com/jobs specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the “To Qualify” section of this announcement in accordance with the Resume and Cover letter instructions.

All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM, on closing date of this recruitment.

Note: If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran’s Administration Letter Stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. Veteran’s Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.

Minorities, women, and qualified individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an n individual with a disability under the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No later than the Closing Date of This Announcement.

Questions?

Teresa Dahrens, Sr. Human Resources Analyst
503-823-4516