Clean Energy Fund, Workforce Policy Coordinator (Coordinator III - CPPW) - Extended

Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time  

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm.  An alternate schedule may be available. 

Work Location:  The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will 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 benefits 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 visit the Current City Labor Agreements page.   

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or 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 respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.   

Position Summary

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) team at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a Workforce Policy Coordinator to join the PCEF team to lead the program’s workforce and contractor equity (WCE) initiatives and strategies promoting the diversification and growth of climate-action focused workers and contractors for PCEF priority populations. This position will serve on PCEF’s leadership team providing workforce and contractor development expertiseto inform PCEF’s >$1 billion investments over the next five years through coordination, collaboration and engagement with community stakeholders and partners. The development of a diverse and well-trained workforce and contractor pool to reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions is central to PCEF’s mission. As PCEF continues to grow, diversify its investments, and invest in community-based organizations, government, and the private sector, it is essential that PCEF effectively coordinate and collaborate with partners to promote job training, pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, and contractor development efforts that focuses on PCEF priority populations. Partners include, but are not limited to government, community-based organizations, labor unions, apprenticeship programs, culturally specific chambers of commerce, and others. This position will be responsible foroverseeing the implementation of PCEF’s WCE strategy in the recently adopted Climate Investment Plan in collaboration with the PCEF High Roads Advisory Council. Additionally, the position will make targeted recommendations to program leadership to advance WCE in the climate action sector.

 As a Workforce Policy Coordinator, you will:

• Oversee the development and implementation of PCEF’s WCE strategy, including monitoring progress, refining approaches, and addressing challenges. 

  Collaborate with and develop close working relationships with relevant government, community-based organizations, labor unions, apprenticeship programs, culturally specific chambers of commerce, organizations serving people of color and women-owned contractors, and others to support shared workforce and contractor diversity goals. 

  Manage the relevant stakeholder bodies including the PCEF High Roads Advisory Council to evaluate program data and provide regular input and feedback to promote systems, policy, and structural changes that advance PCEF’s WCE objectives. 

  Ensure alignment of WCE strategy implementation with the PCEF’s project implementation team to facilitate compliance and appropriate deployment of reporting systems by contractors and grantees. 

  Maintain a practice of community engagement that is rooted in equitable outcomes, community-led models and community-driven priorities. 

  Support the development of project-specific WCE plans;

  Promote continuous team learning towards ensuring equitable workforce and contractor outcomes. 

  Represent PCEF in external forums focused on advancing workforce and contractor equity in the climate action sector. Includes delivering presentations, developing case studies and reports to share program design successes and lessons learned with colleagues and partners

 As a person, you are:

• Engaged with the Community and Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and stakeholder relationships. Develops and supports relationships to get things done. Passion for working with teams and problem-solving. 

  Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts, tools, and strategies to guide and inform your work. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive settings and values. 

  Analytical and critical thinker: Able to critically analyze and evaluate data. Capable of challenging preconceived notions, problem-solving and guiding the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to promote workforce and contractor equity. Able to translate insights into actionable recommendations for program improvement. 

  Effective Communicator: A skilled communicator who excels in articulating complex concepts clearly and persuasively, fostering open dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proficient in representing PCEF in external forums, delivering presentations, and sharing insights to advance workforce and contractor equity goals.

About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund: 

As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF’s mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city’s most urgent challenges.

PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.

PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information visit the PCEF website.

About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:

BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change. 

BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. Candidates of color, those who can speak a language other than English, and those with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities are often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.

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 every one of 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 candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.

Questions?

Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov

STEP 1:  Apply online between Monday, March 31, 2025 and Monday, April 28, 2025 

Required Application Materials:

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

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran documents to request 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 make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. 

 Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 28, 2025

• 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.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 5, 2025

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): May

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

Step 5: Offer of Employment: June

Step 6: Start Date: June

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

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

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

Salary : $97,510 - $126,693