Electric Vehicle Acquisition Specialist (Coordinator II - CPPW)

The Position

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Under the supervision of the Fleet Business Operations Manager, the Electric Vehicle Acquisitions Specialist is responsible for the purchase of new electric vehicles and equipment. The Electric Vehicle Acquisition Specialist responsibilities also include a wide range of complex professional-level technical tasks.

As an Electric Vehicle Acquisition Specialist, you will:

• Collaborate with customer personnel to track and report on fleet vehicle inventories and lifecycles to plan for disposal and replacements.
• Coordinate with the Fleet Transition Analyst and Fleet Transition Coordinator to determine the infrastructure available to support electric vehicle and equipment additions to the fleet.
• Strategize with customers to understand and evaluate their needs for developing vehicle and up-fitting specifications.
• Write, fund, and direct purchase orders through the City process while monitoring manufacturing and delivery timelines while keeping the customer informed.
• Prepare analytical reports.
• Assist with grant applications.
• Perform research including interacting with manufacturers and researching new fleet technologies (including those mandated by our green fleet transition)
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Interact with internal customers, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• Provide project management support and provide lead work direction for other program staff.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

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  Experience in procurement and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy vehicles and equipment that are typically found in CityFleet’s inventory including passenger vehicles, trucks, and specialty equipment.
• Knowledge of the current Electric Vehicle industry and market.
• Experience with the principles and practices of business communication and program administration.
• Experience exercising independent judgment, problem-solving, and taking initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
• Experience using vehicle specification technology and general office software programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• A current/valid state driver's license. Applicants must meet City "good driver" requirements.

The Recruitment Process

• Resume
• Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

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

• 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.
• 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 resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• Do not attach materials not requested.
• All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 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.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your resume 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 like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

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

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

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

Additional Information

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