Climate Action - Single Family Housing Program Lead (Coordinator III - CPPW)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.
Work Location: Hybrid; In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit 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 labor agreements, current and future, please click here.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) are seeking a forward-thinking Program Lead with a strong commitment to climate justice. Being part of the PCEF team is a fast-paced, dynamic and fluid endeavor. This position is likely to evolve and expand in exciting ways over time. See below for information:

This position will lead the clean energy work in Single Family residential buildings within the clean energy team. The clean energy Single Family team is responsible for investing $140 million over the next five years in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance racial and social justice. PCEF has a current goal for single-family homes of providing clean energy improvements to more than 700 housing units each year; the large majority of these housing units will be occupied by people with low income. Clean energy Single Family funding is distributed through two channels, a strategic program and a community responsive grant program. These programs and projects are managed through a combination of grants and contracts to both non-profit and for-profit organizations. More information about current and proposed initiatives can be found in the program's five-year Climate Investment Plan, download.

As a Climate Action - Single Family Housing Program Lead, you will:

• Build a team by adding additional staff, as needed. Provide guidance, support, and supervision to the clean energy Single Family team, fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Track and report team budget and performance across all grants and contracts.
• Oversee the development of new programs in your respective area, including designing program structures, evaluation criteria, and application review processes with climate justice considerations.
• Ensure projects and programs are designed and executed with a focus on greenhouse gas reduction and benefit to communities that have not historically benefited from climate programs.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder interactions. With other members of the PCEF team, support grantees, contractors and stakeholders (e.g., contractors, industry associations, members of the community, etc.) in opportunities to collaborate, improve outcomes, develop best practices, and share lessons learned.
• Assist with program analysis and evaluation: In coordination with other members of the PCEF team, this position will perform analysis related to best and emerging practices and contribute to the program's continuous improvement efforts.
• Apply relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines through a climate justice lens to support successful program implementation.

About the Bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and practical solutions enhance Portland's livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity as a means of achieving prosperous, healthy, resilient communities. In collaboration with community partners, we provide leadership in planning, climate/sustainability, and community technology. The Planning programs include comprehensive land use, neighborhood, economic, historic and environmental planning, and urban design. The Climate and Sustainability programs includes policy to address climate change and technical services to advance green building and a just transition to clean energy, waste prevention, composting and recycling, and administration of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund. The Community Technology programs include regulation of private franchise utilities, administration of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, digital equity and inclusion policy and projects, and Smart Cities PDX.
BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with abroad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment.
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 all 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 candidates for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply.
Questions?

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience successfully collaborating with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in decision-making; facilitating inclusive participation in programs and activities; and communicating cross culturally.
2. Experience managing complex projects, budgets, and resources effectively.
3. Knowledge of clean energy technologies, industry players, trends, climate justice principles, best practices, and the ability to integrate them into program development and implementation.
4. Ability to provide staff guidance, support, supervision and hold team accountable for deadlines and deliverables.
5. Ability to collaborate with PCEF team and external stakeholders to design and evaluate programs related to clean energy projects and programs in Single Family Housing.
6. 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.

STEP 1: Apply online between February 19, 2024 - March 11, 2024
Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)

Application Tip

• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note 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 materials not requested. All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. 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 March 11, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter 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 qualifications evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of March 18, 2024

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late-March

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to 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: April
Step 6: Start Date: May

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
• Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment Type: Regular