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.

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.