Coordinator II (Wastewater Operations Coordinator) - CPPW

City of Portland

Salary: $40.01 - $57.10 Hourly

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 2025-00581

Location: 5001 N Columbia Blvd., OR

Bureau: Bureau of Environmental Services

Closing: 7/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position


Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An alternate schedule may be available after completion of probation.
Work Location: 5001 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND OR 97203
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.
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 current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.

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 Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Coordinator II to join our Wastewater Operations Division to provide industry-specific coordination and support. The position requires physical presence at the treatment facility five days per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Alternative schedules may be approved after completion of probation.

This position performs highly specialized roles in offering planning, support, and coordination of technical tasks in support of the BES O&M Group, Operations Division. Additionally, this position has a focus on document management, project coordination, and division-wide communication. Other activities performed by this role are varied and include a rotational on-call coordinator requirement.

Under general direction, the coordinator plans, schedules, organizes, communicates, and supports work in the operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant; creates, updates, and maintains documentation related to the proper, efficient, and safe operation of wastewater treatment systems and facilities; provides and plans program support and participates with internal and external stakeholders while performing related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and modify preventative maintenance (PM) schedules as appropriate for specific Operations work units and shifts.
• Assess, edit, prioritize, and filter work requests generated from Operations to various crafts.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee the use of internal communication software; analyze data, identify gaps, and coordinate work to resolve issues.
• Participate in internal and external customer service relating to odor complaints, facility tours, and community educational outreach opportunities.
• Participate in the oversight, monitoring, and coordination of needs associated with contracts and interagency agreements.
• Organize, coordinate, and implement the orientation and training overview of the Wastewater treatment processes for new and current employees.
• Performs On-Call Coordinator rotational duties.
• Utilize computer applications; SAP, Synergen (Oracle Product), SCADA, INFOR, OMLog, and SAP for management of timekeeping, work requests, requisitions, communications, and asset management.

The Operations Division is organized into the following work units:

1. CBWTP Liquids Treatment: This work unit is responsible for the 24/7 operation of the general liquids processes, including the management of collection system flows coming into the plant as well as the headworks, primary treatment, secondary treatment, disinfection, and effluent process areas.
2. CBWTP Solids Treatment: This work unit is responsible for the 24/7 operation and management of the anaerobic digestion system and associated gas users; solids thickening and/or dewatering process areas.
3. CBWTP Special Operations: This work group performs vital maintenance/cleaning work onsite during the day shift, including collection and delivery of compliance samples; lagoon dredge operations, and operational preventive maintenance activities (i.e., gate/valve exercise program). Along with providing relief (vacation and leave coverage), and support for other programs when needed.
4. TCWTP Operations: This work group reports directly to the TCWTP and is responsible for the operation of all treatment process areas at the facility. Staff work day shifts with minimum staffing onsite Saturdays and Sundays. TCWTP is remotely monitored from CBWTP outside of the day shift.
5. Biosolids Land Application: This team works to provide year-round scheduling for and monitoring of the eastern and central Oregon land application program.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders' sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/

Questions?:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify


Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications

1. Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including the operation of process control equipment, troubleshooting techniques, and laboratory procedures.

2. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, problem-solving, and self-initiative skills.

3. Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the work of a team of wastewater professionals.

4. Ability to communicate, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other forms of communication.

5. Skill in providing guidance and training to staff.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
• Oregon DEQ Wastewater Treatment Certification Grade II, or the ability to obtain Grade II certification within 24 months. See DEQ's "Treatment System Operator Qualifications" at the following link:

https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/Documents/Opcert-PathwayQualsForCollectionTreatment.pdf (Download PDF reader)

The Recruitment Process


STEP 1: Apply online between June 30 2025, and July 14, 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.

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 resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note that 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 July 14, 2025

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, is weighted 100%.
• Your resume 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 results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of July 14, 2025

• 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): Week of July 21, 2025

• 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: TBD

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 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

Did you know? 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 the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer



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