The Position
Urban Forestry is seeking a Permitting and Regulation Coordinator!
The Urban Forestry Division of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is responsible for the overall management, regulation, stewardship and improvement of Portland’s trees. Job Appointment: One full-time, regular appointment available.
Work Schedule : Mon-Fri. 7am - 3:30pm
Work Location: Hybrid/work location: 1900 Southwest 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: T his position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential 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 this labor agreement, please click
here . Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Urban Forestry Permitting & Regulation Manager, this position will coordinate all aspects of the Urban Forestry permitting and regulation program. This includes non-development and development permitting, code compliance, and the City’s single point of contact (the Tree Hotline/823-TREE).
A key function for this position is to develop relationships and build partnership opportunities with internal and external stakeholders. This includes working closely with internal employees, other city bureaus, and the public to address the permitting and regulation program’s operational and business requirements to implement the City’s Tree Code; Title 11.
The coordinator will represent Urban Forestry on Citywide initiatives as they relate to Urban Forestry permitting needs, regulatory requirements, and overall improvements. This position is the primary Urban Forestry permitting and regulation standard operating procedure manager and inter-bureau liaison managing small, medium and large initiatives for the program. The incumbent will research, draft, and implement strategies, including training staff, to ensure the Urban Forestry permitting and regulation program and its staff are competent, trained, and successful in the implementation of the Tree Code.
As the Urban Forestry Permitting and Regulation Coordinator II, you will: - Have excellent project management skills, expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods, and a keen interest in using data to inform and make sound, equitable decisions while meeting deadlines.
- Have advanced communication skills - someone who can describe complex concepts in simple terms and who will be an effective ambassador for Urban Forestry, sharing information and engaging and training a wide variety of audiences.
- Lead development of, manage and document standard operating procedures to ensure successful and accurate implementation of the Tree Code.
- Develop and maintain partnerships and relationships with the public, inter-bureau liaisons, government representatives, and citywide leadership.
- Develop and train staff through regulatory changes, including building and overseeing implementation of workplans.
- Manage regulatory projects from concept to implementation and evaluation, including leading project teams.
As a person, you are: - A problem solver with leadership potential and a proven track record of implementing new solutions and completing projects on time;
- Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done;
- Someone who values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform your work;
- Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic;
- Dependable: Employee not only shows up for work on time every day but also produces consistent work.
About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest: Urban Forestry's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $6 billion and comprised of over 1.2 million park trees, 218,000 street trees and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry team is responsible for the overall management, stewardship and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest services to all Portlanders; establishing and enacting best management practices, plans, policies and technical standards for tree care and protection and urban forest expansion; implementing, enforcing and proposing improvements to the City’s tree regulations; providing tree maintenance services including 24/7 response to tree emergencies on City properties and public streets; tree planting and expansion of urban forest services; measurement and assessment of urban forest coverage, health and services; offering community education and stewardship programs; and oversight and support of the City’s volunteer advisory tree board. Portland is a Tree City USA for 44 years, a Tree City of the World and the Urban Forestry program is accredited by the Society of Municipal Arborists .
About the Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.
PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Information SessionCome meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll 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.
Monday, April 22nd 2024, at 12pm PSTWatch Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/EvDPQePzamm0gQTb0Jkkd0PCac4fceS5BQryECfzXXgNqR8FAvp3h8jDOseipVqg.EO3aLtvak1ps5UW8?startTime=1713812460000
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Contact Information:Hannah Zeilenga, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Hannah.Zeilenga@PortlandOregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Knowledge of and abilityto apply the principles, theories, methods and techniques of natural resources management and environmental protection as per the International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices;
Skill in negotiating with representatives of regulatory agencies to resolve arboriculturally technical and/or compliance issues;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership and staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, the public, and others encountered in the course of work;
Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and train others in applying relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures including City of Portland regulatory codes;
Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive standard operating procedures, reports, correspondence, and other documents;
Skill and ability to coordinate multiple priorities and projects with similar deadlines and meet those deadlines on time.
Although not required, the ideal candidate may have one of the following: - Certified Arborist ISA (International Society of Arborists) Credential
- Certification Municipal Specialist ISA Credential, or
- Certified Tree Risk Assessor ISA credential
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between April 15th - May 6th, 2024 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 Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips: - The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on this posting.
- 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.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law 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.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6th, 2024 - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume 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 May 13th, 2024 - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): June, 2024 - 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: June/July 2024 Step 6: Start Date: August, 2024 - A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information
Click here 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
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerA Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
