Environmental Systems Division Coordinator III

Under the direction of a PBOT-MO Environmental Systems Division (ESD) Manager II. The purpose of this position supports the coordination, prioritization, sequencing, and accomplishment reporting for sewer/stormwater inspection, cleaning, repair and utility locates work orders for sewer cleaning, associated with the maintenance and operations of the City of Portland Wastewater/Stormwater Collection System. What you’ll get to do, examples of the work that this position would provide includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Plan, prepare and distribute work for Sewer/Stormwater Cleaning, Inspection, Utility Locates & Repair.
• Review, develop and implement continual improvements.
• Perform research, respond and assess service requests.
• Review data from work performed to track performance and budget.
• Maintain databases, compliance records, and create regular reports on status, actions, trends.
• May supervise employees and may lead staff on assigned programs, projects, and functions.
• Intra-Bureau and Inter-Agency Coordination.
• Emergency Response associated with weather events affecting system operations, as well as response to snow/ice events.
• Special Projects and Duties as assigned.

• Decision Maker: You are a strong decision maker, able to arrive at independent decision to authorize and coordinate the prioritization of work.
• Organized: You have a keen attention to detail, providing a high level of resource management while maintaining accurate records, an aptitude for continuous improvement, and your change management skills are strong.
• Flexible: You’ve demonstrated the ability to maintain flexible, agile and calm in a high-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making.
• Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening, effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions.
• Authentic: You treat community members, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable.
• Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure the projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed.
• Manage projects and people: Experience supervising employees and/or lead staff on assigned programs, projects, and functions.

• Team Player: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to accomplish objectives more effectively for the team., * Knowledge of wastewater and stormwater collection systems operations, such as cleaning, inspection, repair and utility locates to support federal/state permit requirements.

• Experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solving, and initiative within established procedures, guidelines and authority.

• Experience providing responsive customer service and clear communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision.

• Experience utilizing multiple database systems and software systems, including standard business applications (MS Office 365 or other similar), specialized software for work order/asset management (Maximo, Infor (Hansen)) and on-line ticket reporting software (Zendesk, TrackIT).

• Experience managing projects and people, including supervising employees or leading staff on assigned programs, projects or functions, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully within a diverse workforce while responding appropriately to questions and service requests.

Applicant must also possess:

• Safety training certificates based on business functions.

Although Not Required, you may:

• Incident Command Training from FEMA.
• Have an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) Wastewater Collection Certification Level 1 or Level 2.