Biosolids Program Manager (Analyst III - CPPW)

JOB Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork Schedule: M-F, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pmWork Location: Columbia Boulevard Plant, 5001 N Columbia Blvd., OregonBenefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page.Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter. Are you a strategic, innovative, and people-centered person? Are you able to successfully collaborate with and coordinate work between large and small groups? Are you able to lead and motivate others?If you answered “Yes!”, we want you to join our team of amazing people at a beautiful campus in North Portland. The Bureau’s Operation & Maintenance Group (O&MG) protects public health, water quality, and the environment by operating and maintaining wastewater and stormwater collection and treatment facilities. With a total of 75 full-time employees, the Operations Division monitors, controls, and operates two wastewater treatment plants and nearly 100 sewage pump stations 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The O&MG has also reliably transported and land applied wastewater residuals (biosolids) in Central and Eastern Oregon for 30-years. The program spans 3 counties, partnering with 11 landowners, and encompasses more than 100 sites and 30,000 acres. The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Biosolids Program Manager to help lead, oversee, plan, coordinate, and prioritize work for the Operations Division’s Biosolids Land Application program. The program manager will reside in, lead, and support the Biosolids team in the Operations Division. The candidate selected for this position will work five days/week, 8 hours/day from 07:00 am to 15:30 pm during onboarding and orientation. Final schedule will be determined and agreed upon, including options for compressed work week opportunities, by the incumbent and manager. What you’ll get to do: Serve as the liaison/point of contact from the Operations Division for overall biosolids and residuals management program administration and supervision.Support and supervision of the assigned team.Prepare and submit annual reports and workplans for DEQ and EPA. Annual reports, biosolids management plan, land application plan. Contract management for all program contracts – hauling, land application, fuel (solicitations, ordinance development, contractor meetings, work plans, spill plans, permits, contract amendments, SAP approvals, expenditure tracking/monitoring, overall oversight, residuals, etc.)Annual and 5-year budget development and monitoring.Primary program liaison to national and local regulating authorities for biosolids management (EPA Region 7 and DEQ NW Region).Biosolids compliance coordination with BES Environmental Compliance division (NPDES permit, annual report submittals, etc.) Biosolids analysis and sampling coordination with WPCL staff (annual lab budget preparation, requested analytes, NPDES permit updates, etc.) Plant process monitoring oversight for biosolids compliance parameters (CBWTP & TCWTP). Pathogen reduction, vector attraction reduction, pollutant limits, etc. Biosolids quality monitoring oversight with Industrial Source Control & Pretreatment Program (local limits, regulatory updates, pollutants of emerging concern, etc.)Program communications and outreach with BES Communications and contractor staff.Participation and leadership in regional/national biosolids organizations and associations (e.g., ACWA Biosolids Committee, NW Biosolids, WEF, etc.)Long-term program resiliency planning and development.Long-term program planning work (Integrated Planning, Engineering, Resource Recovery Plan, Facilities Plan, etc.). Rotational on-call availability for after-hours needs is required.Direct report to Division Manager II. About the Bureau of Environmental ServicesThis is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values: We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.We value our customers and partners.We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.We urge respectful communication and transparency.We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.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/Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720Questions: Terrol JohnsonSenior Recruiterterrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other forms of communication.Ability to develop, forecast, and monitor annual and 5-year budgets.Knowledge of and ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant (water quality) laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and operational procedures that are specific to wastewater residual management.Ability to comprehend and participate in DEQ site authorization and permitting work related to land application sites.Skill in developing ongoing relationships with regulators, growers, landowners, consultants, and city representatives.Education and Experience: Required Education: Associate of Applied Science in Water/Wastewater Technology or other environmental field of study or equivalent.Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related environmental field of study or equivalent.Required Experience: Five (5) years of experience demonstrating the KSAs listed above.Preferred Experience: Ten (10) years of experience demonstrating the KSAs listed above.Additional Certifications/LicensesRequired: A valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire. Preferred: A level IV (4) Wastewater Treatment Certification from Oregon DEQ upon hire, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Click here for additional information regarding the following: Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core ValuesRecruitment Process - Work StatusEqual Employment OpportunityVeteran PreferenceADA, 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