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Clean Energy Fund, Workforce and Contractor Development PM (Coord II - CPPW) - Limited Term

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Clean Energy Fund, Workforce and Contractor Development PM (Coord II - CPPW) - Limited Term

Salary

$85,217.60 - $121,617.60 Annually

Location

Portland, OR

Job Type

Limited Duration

Job Number

2025-00880

Bureau

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Opening Date

10/06/2025

Closing Date

10/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

Job Appointment: Limited Duration, Full-Time. Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.

Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, alternate schedule may be available after probation.

Work Location: Hybrid - Remote work is possible depending on schedule and operational needs. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building, 1810 SW 5th Ave #710, Portland OR 97201 . Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (https://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements) .

Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees (Include this for classifications identified as eligible or if bureau requests languages)

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a Workforce and Contractor Development Project Manager (Coordinator II - CPPW). This role manages PCEF’s workforce and contractor development investments, supporting community-driven climate action while advancing social and economic justice.

This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced team tasked with the stewardship of more than $1 billion in funding over the next five years. The fund invests in projects that that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build community resilience, and advance equity in the areas of energy efficiency, and renewable energy, transportation decarbonization, green infrastructure, and regenerative agriculture, as identified in the Climate Investment Plan (https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/climate-investment/climate-investment-plan/) .

As a project manager, you will:

+ Oversee grants and contracts supporting workforce and contractor development.

+ Build and sustain relationships with grantees, contractors, and community partners.

+ Provide technical assistance and monitoring to ensure compliance and maximize impact.

+ Support equitable access to economic opportunity in energy efficiency and renewable energy, transportation decarbonization, green infrastructure, and regenerative agriculture areas.

As a crucial member of the team, you will play a key role in administering grants and contracts that are creating impactful, innovative, and catalytic climate action in our underserved communities. Effective management of our grants will involve cultivating robust relationships with grantees, providing guidance and technical assistance, and conducting thorough monitoring to ensure the successful implementation of projects for the greatest environmental and social benefits. The ideal candidate has strong project management experience, a solid understanding of the workforce and contractor development ecosystem, and the ability to support diverse partners, grantees and contractors with professionalism, cultural responsiveness and clarity to ensure they are successful in implementing their projects and programs. While our grantees are often community-based non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses and government entities may also serve as grantees or contractors.

We’re seeking someone who brings expertise in either Workforce Development or Contractor Development. If you bring both, that’s a bonus.

If you bring Workforce Development expertise, you:

+ Understand the workforce ecosystem, how job seekers, especially those from underserved communities, access training, credentialing, and employment pathways.

+ Know the role of institutions and programs that shape this space, such as community colleges, workforce boards, CBOs, union apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, or public workforce systems.

+ Can identify what it takes for training providers and employers to work together and can identify the gaps or opportunities in workforce pipelines.

+ Have managed grants or contracts focused on workforce outcomes.

If you bring Contractor Development expertise, you:

+ Understand the contractor development ecosystem and how emerging, small, and minority-owned businesses access to technical assistance, capital, and procurement opportunities.

+ Are familiar with the key players, including contractor support organizations, municipal or state procurement offices, certification programs (MBE/WBE/DBE), and TA providers.

+ Recognize common barriers that underserved firms face, including bonding, insurance, licensing, payment terms, or lack of networks, and solutions to address them.

+ Have experience managing grants or programs in this space and defining success metrics.

What you’ll get to do:

+ Manage grants and contracts: Serve as the main contact for grantees and contractors, working closely to define detailed scopes, establish metrics, monitor progress, and ensure compliance and quality assurance. This will involve regular trouble-shooting and collaborative problem solving to support project success.

+ Project administration: Process invoices, review documents, evaluate reports, maintain up-to-date tracking systems across the grant portfolio, and support grantees and contractors in meeting invoicing and reporting requirements.

+ Proposal review: Participate in proposal reviews and provide recommendations as part of the grant or contract award process.

+ Stakeholder collaboration: Collaborate with project teams, grantees, contractors and stakeholders on co-learning activities to foster collaboration, enhance outcomes, develop best practices, and share insights.

+ Program analysis: Identify barriers, best practices, and opportunities for continuous program improvements.

The ideal candidate for this position will have these attributes:

+ Lived Experience: Direct experience with marginalized communities and demonstrated understanding of the impacts of historic racism and disinvestment.

+ Socially Intelligent: Ability to communicate with others in a way that creates ease. Effective in communicating with people in various roles and of diverse backgrounds.

+ Collaborative and Inclusive: Comfort in sharing power, working together toward collective goals, and guiding others through conflict resolution with a trauma-informed perspective.

+ Empathetic Understanding: The ability to approach difficult conversations and sensitive topics with professionalism, compassion, and an awareness of the impact of equity and justice issues on communities.

+ Equity-driven: Committed to advancing systemic changes that address historic and current discrimination. Familiarity with evaluating processes through an equity lens and creating offerings and solutions that remove barriers and deliver more equitable outcomes.

+ Engaged with the Community: An outgoing professional who values partnership and stakeholder relationships. Develops and supports relationships to get things done.

About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:

As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF’s mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city’s most urgent challenges.

For more information visit the PCEF website (https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy) .

About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:

The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient.

The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change

Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come 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.

October 16, 2025

12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81751640754

Meeting ID: 817 5164 0754

*Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter or Program Lead for assistance.

Have a question?

Contact Information:

TroyLynn Craft

Senior Recruiter

[email protected] (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/[email protected]%C2%A0)

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

+ Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstration of a commitment to diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities.

+ Experience furthering inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplaces and partnerships with public agencies or community-based organizations.

+ Experience organizing and managing a high volume of projects, tracking budgets, and communication with multiple internal and external parties to ensure grant compliance and project success.

+ Ability to apply relevant code, regulation, permitting requirements, administrative rules, and policies, and exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines to support program success.

+ Knowledge of planning and implementation programs and policies that support workforce and contractor development in sectors such as clean energy, energy efficiency, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and building decarbonization.

+ Experience of two or more years in workforce development or contractor development, in policy or programming roles.

Applicants must also:

+ A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12184)

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between October 6 - 27 2025

+ 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.

+ We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3rd, 2025. If you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments. If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

+ 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.

+ How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant 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.

+ You may use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please be sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

+ All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

+ E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 27, 2025

+ 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 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) 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 November 3, 2025

+ Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late November

+ Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment

Step 6: Start Date:

+ 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 (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) 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 Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

+ Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)

+ Carrot Fertility

+ Wellness Benefits

+ Life Insurance

+ Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.

+ Employee Assistance Plan

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Retirement

+ Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions 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 (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay questions with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

+ Yes

+ No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

+ My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.

+ You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

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Do you have the Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstration of a commitment to diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities?

+ Yes

+ No

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Provide a detailed example(s) of your Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstration of a commitment to diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

06

Do you have Experience furthering inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplaces and partnerships with public agencies or community-based organizations?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Provide a detailed example(s) of your Experience furthering inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplaces and partnerships with public agencies or community-based organizations.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

08

Do you have Experience organizing and managing a high volume of projects, tracking budgets, and communication with multiple internal and external parties to ensure grant compliance and project success?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Provide a detailed example(s) of your Experience organizing and managing a high volume of projects, tracking budgets, and communication with multiple internal and external parties to ensure grant compliance and project success.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

10

Do you have the Ability to apply relevant code, regulation, permitting requirements, administrative rules, and policies, and exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines to support program success?

+ Yes

+ No

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Provide a detailed example(s) of your Ability to apply relevant code, regulation, permitting requirements, administrative rules, and policies, and exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines to support program success.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

12

Do you have Knowledge of planning and implementation programs and policies that support workforce and contractor development in sectors such as clean energy, energy efficiency, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and building decarbonization?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Provide a detailed example(s) of your Knowledge of planning and implementation programs and policies that support workforce and contractor development in sectors such as clean energy, energy efficiency, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and building decarbonization.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ The impact and/or results of your of experience.

+ Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

14

Do you have Experience of two or more years in workforce development or contractor development, in policy or programming roles?

+ Yes

+ No

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Provide a detailed example(s) of your Experience of two or more years in workforce development or contractor development, in policy or programming roles.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

+ Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

+ The impact and/or results of your of experience.

+ Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

+ Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

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City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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