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Street Maintenance Coordinator III - CPPW

Salary

$99,860.80 - $129,729.60 Annually

Location

Portland Bureau of Transportation-Maintenance Operations, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2026-00048

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

Job Appointment: Full time

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6AM-3:30PM, alternating Friday’s off, working Friday 6AM-2:30PM

Work Location: In person, Maintenance Operations 2929 N Kerby Ave, Portland. Hybrid schedule option upon successfully passing 9-month probationary period. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location) .

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit 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) qualifying employees (Classifications identified as eligible use “This Position is”, all other classifications use “This position may be”. This must be included on all announcements.)

Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers Union, CPPW. To view this labor agreement, please click here (https://cppwunion.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CPPW\_Contract\_Signed.pdf)

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a résumé. Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

Positions Summary

This position leads the planning, organization, and management of the Street Maintenance Program within the Street Systems Division. The role oversees the maintenance, preservation, and repair of asphalt roadways and ensures that work is completed safely, efficiently, and to City standards.

This position also provides leadership and support to field staff, helping to build a high-performance, service-oriented work environment aligned with the City’s mission and service expectations. You will collaborate with coworkers across the bureau, promote workplace diversity, and contribute to a positive and inclusive employee culture.

What you'll get to do:

+ Monitor field work, productivity, cost-effectiveness and safety

+ Track project progress

+ Use reports and forecasting tools to plan upcoming work

+ Evaluate staffing and equipment needs

+ Evaluate work methods and scheduling practices

+ Develop process improvements plans based on assessments.

Who you are:

+ Decision Maker: You are a strong decision maker, able to arrive at independent decisions 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 remain 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 that projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed.

+ Team Player: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to accomplish objectives more effectively for the team.

About the Divisions: Street Systems Division

With approximately 100 employees, the team provides essential maintenance and repair services for the City’s 4,800 miles of roadways. The division is responsible for a variety of roadway programs, such as large paving projects to filling potholes. We collaborate with various Public Works Service Area Bureaus paving back their water/sewer/storm trenches. In addition, the division is integral to operationalizing small capital safety projects and supporting the ADA curb ramp program.

About the Bureau:

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov (https://www.portland.gov/transportation) .

Have a question?

Contact Information:

Tami Larison, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

[email protected] ([email protected])

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

+ Knowledge of Street maintenance operations such as grind, pave, base repair, pothole repair.

+ Experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.

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

+ Experience utilizing multiple database systems, including standard business applications e.g., MS Office 365, specialized software for work order/asset management, and online ticket reporting software (Zendesk, TrackIT).

+ Experience communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive program reports, correspondence and other documents.

Applicant must also possess:

+ A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.portland.gov/charter-code-policies/documents/hrar-309-driving-records/download) (required for site visits, project oversight)

Although Not Required, you may have:

+ Completed Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200 and 700 FEMA courses.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between January 12, 2026, to January 19, 2026

Required Application Materials:

+ Résumé

+ Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

+ Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

+ Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.

+ Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans’ Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.

+ Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.

+ To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, 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. Do not attach a cover letter, it will not be reviewed.

+ All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.

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

+ You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make 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.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of January 19, 2026

+ An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their résumé 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 January 26, 2026

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid to late February 2026

+ Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Late February 2026

Step 6: Start Date: March 2026

+ 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

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) .

01

Thank you for considering joining 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 in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.

A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your resume.

Have you read and understood 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 sometimes gets requests for public records. Please choose the response that best fits your preference:

(Your choice will not affect your application process.)

+ I want my application to stay private. I understand that the City of Portland will keep my information confidential unless required to share it by law.

+ I allow my application to be shared. I understand that by choosing this option, my information is no longer private.

04

Do you have knowledge of Street maintenance operations such as grind, pave, base repair, pothole repair?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Provide a detailed example(s) of your knowledge of Street maintenance operations such as grind, pave, base repair, pothole repair.

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

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

06

Do you have experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.

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

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

08

Do you have experience providing responsive customer service and communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience providing responsive customer service and communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision.

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

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

10

Do you have experience utilizing multiple database systems, including standard business applications e.g., MS Office 365, specialized software for work order/asset management, and online ticket reporting software (Zendesk, TrackIT)?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience utilizing multiple database systems, including standard business applications e.g., MS Office 365, specialized software for work order/asset management, and online ticket reporting software (Zendesk, TrackIT).

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

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

12

Do you have experience communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive program reports, correspondence and other documents?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive program reports, correspondence and other documents.

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

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

14

Do you understand this position is “essential”. Essential employees are expected to report to work in-person when the Mayor directs City-owned facility closures or during emergent events that may occur throughout each year. Essential employees should be prepared to report to work in-person where such events are forecasted and remain at work as appropriate for the event, or at any time needed, and with the expectation to work non-regular extended hours.

+ Yes

+ No

15

Please note the following question will not be considered during minimum qualification review. The information provided will be reviewed during the selection process.

Although not required, please provide information for any of the following preferred qualifications:

+ Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) or the ability to obtain certification

(Enter N/A if you do not have relevant experience)

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Employer

City of Portland

Address

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

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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