City of Portland, Oregon

The Position

THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 12PM NOON PST ON SATURDAY JULY 5TH, 2025

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - 195 Foothills Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.

Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation

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 Supervisor to join our Wastewater Operations Division to supervise and support the operations of the Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The position requires physical presence at the treatment facility five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Alternative schedules may be approved after completion of probation.

This position performs highly specialized roles in offering guidance, planning, support, and completion of technical tasks in support of the BES O&M Group, Operations Division. Additionally, the focus of the Tryon Creek Supervisor position will be on the optimization of process techniques at a conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant, as well as the support and management of the personnel directly involved in the treatment process. Other activities performed by this role are varied and include a rotational on-call coordinator requirement.

Under general direction, plans, schedules, organizes, and directs work unit programs comprised of water quality professionals engaged in the operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant; ensures 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.

Appointees are responsible for formulating and developing work unit goals and objectives, providing input for budgetary needs/considerations, and supervising assigned personnel and directing day-to-day activities. The Tryon Creek Supervisor will participate in compliance-related reporting and permit renewal and play a key role in construction-related activities and projects. Work results are reviewed through inspection and analysis of records, reports, and plant performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, supports, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; with staff, develops, implements, and monitors work plans to achieve division mission, goals, and performance measures.
• Participate in National Pollutant and Discharge Elimination Systems monthly Discharge Monitoring Report documentation.
• Works with assigned staff to ensure the proper, safe, and efficient operation of the large, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant.
• Provides technical assistance and advice to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Ensures proper training of staff in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Research new operational methods, techniques, and equipment and recommend their application.
• 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 who 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. Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, with an increasing level of responsibility, including permit compliance-related experience and an In-depth understanding of the biological treatment process and the ability to recognize and navigate process upsets.

3. Ability to plan, prioritize and schedule work while leading a team of professional wastewater operators in adhering to safety and compliance requirements.

4. Skilled in effectively communicating, supporting, coaching, and training wastewater staff within a work unit.

5. Ability to be a human-centered leader who will incorporate equity into the decision-making process.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
• Oregon DEQ Wastewater Treatment certification with the ability to obtain Grade IV within 12 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 16 2025, and July 5, 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 résumé 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 7th, 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 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 results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to 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.

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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!

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