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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

· Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, June 17th, 2024.
Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Annual Pay Range: $74,790.72 - $94,346.04

Hourly Pay Range: $35.957078 - $45.358673

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME.

AFSCME: Department of Transportation (DTD) Full Time Benefits

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Do you find it rewarding to help create a sustainable community and organization?

Are you an excellent communicator who loves to build new connections?

Do you understand and appreciate the diverse needs and approaches to successful engagement among rural and urban communities?

Are you a strong, creative collaborator?

Do you love providing excellent customer service?

Do you have a team-first public service mindset, and love seeing a team succeed and thrive?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, we want you to join our team as a Sustainability Analyst at the Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development / Sustainability & Solid Waste Program. This is a unique opportunity as we are planning to fill two (2) vacant positions with different focuses as a result of this recruitment process. We are seeking motivated individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills. If you are selected for either of the positions, you will have an opportunity to assist in the implementation and promotion of sustainability, waste reduction, resource conservation and continuity of operations planning and initiatives for Clackamas County by providing and coordinating education, technical assistance, planning, and program delivery.

Position 1: Sustainability Analyst (Business Outreach Focus)
This position focuses on the work related to sustainability and solid waste initiatives at, and pertaining to, businesses and other workplaces, especially, but not limited to, food-generating businesses. Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring food-generating businesses comply with the Business Food Scrap Requirement through site visits, cold calls, contamination checks, employee trainings, and more.
• Providing technical assistance supporting owners, management, and staff to improve waste reduction and recycling programs at their workplaces.
• Collaborating with team members to co-create outreach materials, including but not limited to flyers, mailers, e-newsletters, web content, service tools, etc.
• Providing excellent customers service to owners, property management, and onsite staff over the phone, via email, virtually and in-person.
• Presenting to workplaces on a variety of waste-related topics (e.g. food scrap requirement, waste reduction, recycling, and more).
• Collaborating with garbage and recycling companies to adjust container sizes and collection service levels, especially related to food scrap collection service.
• Tracking and maintaining workplace outreach and technical assistance records to comply with local, regional, and state reporting requirements.

Position 2: Sustainability Analyst (Communications Focus)
This position performs the work related to sustainability and solid waste program materials across all areas of focus: community, businesses, multifamily, and more. Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Creating print (flyers, mailers, bill inserts, press releases, etc.) and digital (social media, web content, presentations, etc.) media for public education and promotion of materials management, waste reduction, reuse and recycling content, and general sustainable practices.
• Producing memos and communications materials for internal stakeholders (e.g. Board of County Commissioners, Solid Waste Commission, Public & Government Affairs staff, etc.)
• Supporting team members with the creation and delivery of general and customized outreach materials for engagement with businesses, multifamily communities, schools, event coordinators, and more.
• Collaborating with other staff, vendors, solid waste franchisees, chamber of commerce, and local governments on content and production timelines.
• Tracking and maintaining program-wide communications records to comply with local, regional, and state reporting requirements.
• Delivering presentations and tabling to a wide range of audiences in a variety of venues.

These positions are non-supervisory, journey level positions.

We are committed to being an exemplary organization with best practices in sustainability and waste reduction. In this commitment,

• It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community and that we lead with equity, make equity a core mission of our work, and honor the County’s core values.
• We are looking for leaders who promote and foster a collaborative, partnership-focused environment within a highly functional team that has a strong focus on core values and innovative solutions.
• We are seeking individuals who demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as well as the commitment to employee development that will allow us to maintain, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of four (4) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position that must include all of the following:
  • Experience conducting research, tracking data, and interpreting and generating reports
  • Experience creating and delivering presentations and/or providing training to groups
  • Experience resolving customer inquiries and complaints
  • Experience working with and establishing new relationships with various businesses, agencies or other organizations
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a sustainability, waste reduction and/or resource conservation field
• Experience in positions that required strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, resource conservation, waste reduction, policy analysis, public education, marketing, or a related field
• At least one (1) year of experience developing sustainability, waste reduction or resource conservation programs within or for one or more organizations, non-profits, schools, and/or businesses.
• Experience with sustainability, waste reduction, and recycling program practices at businesses or public and non-profit agencies
• Experience with continuity of operations planning, disaster preparedness or recovery
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and tools used by organizations
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience working with InDesign
• Experience writing for various audiences including policymakers, the public, educators, and business managers
• Experience establishing partnerships and relationships with underserved communities
• Experience related to working at restaurants, with multifamily management or with a variety of outreach, promotional or educational media

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:
We are searching for individuals who:

• Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust “SPIRIT”.
• Builds & Maintains Professional Relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
• Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
• Communicates Professionally demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
• Embraces Continual Learning through commitment to continuous learning, self-improvement, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
• Values Technology & Use of Electronic Systems appropriately and effectively for the processing and distribution of information, supports the implementation and use of technology in the workplace.
• Seeks to Problem Solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues.
• Displays Creativity and Innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others’ ideas.
• Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
• Puts Ethics into Action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.

General typical tasks and duties of a Sustainability Analyst include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides information, training, education and on-site technical assistance on waste reduction, materials management, recycling, and sustainable practices and policies to a variety of audiences (businesses, schools, government agencies, multifamily property managers and residents, single family residents, community-based organizations).
• Writes and/or produces materials (brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, articles, flyers, decals, press releases, web content, social media and presentations) for public education and promotion of materials management, local solid waste reduction, reuse and recycling and waste prevention programs and solid waste management programs and sustainable practices; assists in the production of creative media for the County cable channel and/or website. Collaborates with other staff, vendors, solid waste franchises, chambers of commerce, and local governments on content and production timelines. Ensures an adequate supply of materials is available for program activities.
• Assists with the development and implementation of materials management or local solid waste reduction, reuse and recycling and waste prevention programs, solid waste programs and sustainability initiatives necessary to meet the goals and/or tasks in the Regional Waste Plan, the Opportunity to Recycle requirements, the County Code and the Solid Waste Administrative Rules.
• Represents Clackamas County’s Sustainability and Solid Waste Program as needed at local and regional meetings and workgroups for planning, developing and implementing programs and policies to support the Regional Waste Plan, Annual Waste Reduction Plan, the Opportunity to Recycle requirements, the County Code and the Solid Waste Administrative Rules.
• Evaluates and reports on activities as required by the Annual Waste Reduction Plan, the Opportunity to Recycle requirements, the County Code and the Solid Waste Administrative Rules. Maintains files and records data; assists with the evaluation of programs and initiatives by tracking progress, using key metrics, analyzing data and reporting results.
• Examines proposed site plans and provides input on the location and adequacy of garbage and recycling enclosures per the Zoning Development Ordinance; Consults as necessary with Planning and Engineering staff, collectors or developers.
• Responds to inquiries about materials management, sustainability, recycling and solid waste collection services from the public or other agencies.

Thorough knowledge of: Sustainability, materials management, waste reduction, and resource conservation practices, programs, and activities; approaches and best management practices for assisting private and public sector organizations in developing and adopting such practices and programs; concepts of sustainability as applied in communities and in businesses; practices and techniques of research, project management and community or customer engagement.

Working knowledge of: Recycling markets, collection programs, and materials handling/processing; sustainability principles and the solid waste hierarchy; State, regional and local laws, rules and codes governing materials management, waste reduction, recycling, and resource conservation; State and regional recovery goals; solid waste franchise systems; practices and techniques of public relations and marketing; English grammar and composition; office methods and procedures.

Skill to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; evaluate and provide technical assistance in recycling, waste reduction, purchasing, resource conservation, process improvement, and related operational policies, for businesses, workplaces and communities; encourage and motivate adoption of best practices and participation in related programs; work independently or as part of a team; recruit and coordinate volunteers and committee members; interpret applicable laws, regulations and rules; research, analyze and evaluate complex problems and devise solutions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups; effectively use word processing, spreadsheet, publishing/design, and presentation software; accurately record and report activities; deliver presentations and trainings to various audiences.

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of one of the following schedules:

• Monday through Friday, working 8 hours per day (5/8)
• Monday through Thursday, working 10 hours per day (4/10) with every Friday off
• Monday through Thursday, working 9 hours per day and every other Friday, working 8 hours per day, with every other Friday off (9/80)

Please Note: Occasional weekend and evening work is required for this position. These hours can be included within a 40-hour workweek. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.
DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services.

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Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

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Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter
LRoberts2@clackamas.us