Public Campaign Finance Program Manager

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $78,282.89 - $117,425.63 Annual Department: Department of County Management (DCM) Job Type: Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 08, 2024 The Opportunity: Applications will be reviewed once the position is closed. OVERVIEW Multnomah County is seeking a Public Campaign Finance Program Manager to lead the development and implementation of a new public campaign financing program for Multnomah County elections. This includes convening and collaborating with a Public Campaign Financing Implementation Advisory Committee and providing briefing to the Board of County Commissioners. Responsible for developing recommendations for program implementation, future staffing, data management, new and updated rules and ordinances while ensuring the work and reports center equity and inclusion with the goal of creating a comprehensive timeline for program launch by December 1, 2025. About Us: Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon, is home to over 800,000 residents and responsible for providing a wide array of services to our diverse communities in an equitable and inclusive way. At the County, we operate to foster safety, trust and belonging for our community throughout the work, services, and programs we provide. In order for our employees to best serve the people, we recognize that as an organization, we must cultivate a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion - fostering a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and personally. The 2024-2028 Workforce Equity Strategic Plan was unanimously approved by the Board on March 14, 2024. This renewal of equity efforts builds on the infrastructure, practices and other improvements established in accordance with the first plan. Who We Are Seeking: You're a leader, self-starter, with keen attention to detail, a dedicated work ethic, and project management in your DNA. You’re an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, and have a desire to prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable in the community. Unflappable, you are able to keep yourself solutions oriented and collaborative in your focus - even when multiple demands get complex. You’re the person who can communicate challenges into opportunities and influence others to get on board. As a motivated and high energy change agent, you lead with humility, engender trust and value service to others. The responsibilities of this role: Project Leadership: Lead the planning and implementation of the public campaign financing program implementation project; develop project plans; facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables; define project tasks and resource requirements; plan and schedule project timelines; identify risks and develop contingency plans; ensure project goals are met within budget and timeline constraints. Provide strategic analysis and support to management in recommending and implementing policies, guidelines, and procedures; develop and conduct surveys for process improvement and other issues; analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends; review, edit and distribute position papers. Coordinate the recruitment and selection of the Implementation Advisory Committee members. Facilitate committee meetings, providing agendas, materials, and support. Ensure committee recommendations are documented and communicated effectively. Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, including the Implementation Advisory Committee, County Management staff, and elected officials. Project Recommendations and Implementation: Collaborate with the Implementation Advisory Committee to develop comprehensive recommendations for program implementation. Prepare a detailed report outlining the committee's recommendations and presenting research findings. Coordinate necessary procurement processes. Create an implementation timeline with key milestones. Move implementation strategy forward after approval by the County Board of Commissioners. Provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including preparing and making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary. Research and Analysis Conduct research on best practices in public campaign financing programs in other jurisdictions. Analyze legal frameworks and governance models for potential implementation in Multnomah County. Identify and evaluate financing options for the program. Support the research and analysis priorities identified by the Implementation Advisory Committee. Assist management with personnel matters, including labor issues and grievances, contract negotiations, and risk management; evaluate and recommend actions regarding department-wide personnel matters; may hire, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of a diverse workforce; develop and revise work processes; establish work schedules; provide or coordinate staff training; manage performance and work with staff to correct deficiencies; monitor work performed to meet agreed upon goals and objectives. Community Engagement Build relationships with community partners, including the City of Portland's Office of Small Donor Elections. Facilitate collaboration and information sharing with relevant collaborators. Engage and perform outreach with marginalized communities in Multnomah County to ensure the Public Campaign Finance program meets its goals of enfranchising BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, disabled and other underrepresented participants. Track and document engagement with community partners. TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: A Bachelor's Degree - in lieu of a degree, will we consider equivalent years of related experience Three (3) to six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of principles and practices of administration in the public sector including methods used in project management, policy analysis, and strategic planning. Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Ability to interact and work with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Knowledge and understanding of equity and empowerment frameworks for policy, program, and organizational decision-making. Ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on highly complex and sensitive County issues. Ability to create and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively in meetings and before internal and external groups. Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex situations. Ability to work under tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities. Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING and EVALUATION: The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items. 1. A completed online application 2. A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities 3. An Uploaded Cover Letter that expands on your resume and addresses: Why you are interested in this position and; Demonstrates how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed. Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview. - Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. - Internal Applicants: Internal applicants must apply in Workday. Internal applicants who apply via the external site will not be considered. Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: employee launch guide ) and to the “Career” section of your profile. To complete an application, be sure to complete all sections of your career profile: include Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc. Please note that you will only be able to submit one application (duplicate or revised applications will not be accepted). After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans’ Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline. Your application is not complete until you do this step. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference for this recruitment. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified. Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions. Unclassified Position: This is an executive unclassified position. Unclassified employees serve at the pleasure of the Department Director and may be subject to discharge at any time. This salaried position is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education seniority, training, and/or tenure. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range. Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Multnomah Building: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214. Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Sita Khalsa Email: sita.khalsa@multco.us Phone: +1 (503) 3075525 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Job Profile: 9710 - Management Analyst