Temporary Legislative Analyst (Analyst II - CPPW)

About the position

Job Appointment: Full time. This is a temporary appointment funded through June 30, 2025.

Work Schedule: A typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-5pm with flexibility to attend evening community meetings.

Work Location: Hybrid - The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position.

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

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. You can view the labor agreement here: Current City Labor Agreements.

 

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need attach a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (See Application Instructions below).

 

Position Summary

The Office of the Deputy City Administrator (DCA) for the Public Safety Service Area (PSSA) is seeking a policy professional to establish a strong policy and legislative process for the service area.  Under minimal supervision, this person will provide recommendations for complex and politically sensitive decisions that require oversight. The work involved a high level of complexity due to tight timelines, the need to priorities multiple assignments, and relationship management with internal and external stakeholders. The position has no staff supervisory responsibilities but will work with DCA Office leadership and Bureau Directors to meet the goals of the PSSA. The position will report to the Enterprise Services Director.

As a Legislative Analyst, you will:

• Manage the service area relationship with City Hall elected officials’ teams. Ensure that discussion and content in regular meetings aligns with service area and elected officials’ priorities. Identify and track issues and agenda content with other City elected officials and staff. Coordinate, prepare, and draft materials for City Council approval.
• Liaise regularly with Mayor, City Council, and staff, elevating issues to Deputy City Administrator and Executive Team for briefings and follow-up
• Develop and cultivate relationships with the mayor’s office, city council, city and regional public agencies, and other partners.
• Monitor City Council agendas and train staff on submittal processes, requirements, and deadlines.
• Serve as agency’s lead on coordinating with Office of Government Relations, including managing and updating annual intergovernmental agreement; coordinate across departments to refine and communicate agency’s state and federal legislative priorities. Track and provide feedback on proposed legislation. 
• Convene and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage a proactive strategy for strengthening relationships with elected officials and increasing their understanding of, and support for, the Public Safety Service Area.
• Serve as internal conduit from staff to elected officials and their teams, scheduling briefings and sharing materials as appropriate.
• Represent the service area at community meetings.

 

Key Deliverables:

• Establish and document guidance for the service area for processes regarding City Council agendas, committee agendas, and work sessions.
• Assist bureau legislative liaisons and leadership teams in tracking state and federal legislative sessions and promoting the PSSA agenda.
• Assist bureaus in providing written and in-person testimony for key items.
• Assist bureaus in communicating and coordinating with external stakeholders.

 

About the Office:

The Office of the Deputy City Administrator (DCA) for Public Safety Service Area (PSSA) leads the public safety bureaus including the Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire and Rescue, the Bureau of Emergency Communications (911), and the Bureau of Emergency Management.  Two work groups remain within the Office of the DCA, Enterprise Services which includes Budget, Procurement, Employee Services, Communications, and Policy and Strategic Planning, and Community Safety which includes Portland Street Response, the Office of Violence Prevention, and Portland Ceasefire.

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience analyzing and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to evaluate complex technical issues and recommend solutions.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including delivering presentations, facilitating discussions, negotiating solutions, and persuading others to achieve desired outcomes. 
3. Ability to organize, simplify, and report complex data and information to a variety of audiences.
4. Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
5. Ability to build effective working relationships, provide excellent customer service and resolve conflicts with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Ability to work in ambiguous situations and stay persistent in overcoming challenges.

 

Applicants must also possess:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Although not required, you may have the following:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience involving analysis, planning, organizing, and/or evaluating programs in a public agency or customer service-related field.

• Bilingual fluency. Click here for a list of qualifying languages.

STEP 1: Apply online between January 27 - February 3, 2025

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter
  • Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Writing Sample
  Upload a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively, analyze complex issues, and present recommendations or solutions. 
  The writing sample can take the form of a white paper or research paper, written testimony on policy or legislative issues, a policy proposal or strategic recommendation, or any other document showcasing your analytical and written communication skills.
  • Requirements for Your Submission:
    • Relevance: Choose a writing sample that aligns with the position's responsibilities. Ideally, it should reflect your ability to analyze data, evaluate policies, or develop solutions.
    • Authorship: The sample must be your original work. If the document was part of a collaborative effort, clearly indicate the sections you authored.
    • Length: Aim for a document that is 2–5 pages in length. Excerpts from longer documents are acceptable if accompanied by a brief introduction for context.
    • Format: Upload your file in PDF format. Ensure that the document is properly formatted, clear, and professional.

All documents must be submitted by closing date of this recruitment. No late submissions will be accepted. 

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

• Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your résumé  should support the details described in your cover letter.

• 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 any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• 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. We encourage use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. 

• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

 

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: February 4 - February 7, 2025

• An evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter, and resume, weighted 100%.
• Your cover letter and résumé 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 would 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 prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

 

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of February 10, 2025

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

 

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid-February 2025 

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

 

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Late February 2025

• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. 
   
   

Step 6: Start Date: ASAP

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

 

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change. 

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations 

 

 

Salary : $47 - $61