What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Analyst 1 (Department of Transportation and Development) position at Clackamas County?
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
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 Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
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.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $69,109.73 - $87,693.49
Hourly Pay Range: $33.225832 - $42.160333
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:
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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:
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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
- EAP and Wellness Programs
- 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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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Are you a natural coordinator—skilled at managing contracts, fostering team collaboration, and turning complex budgets into clear financial insights?
- Are you great at turning complex ideas into clear, simple explanations for a wide range of audiences—and delivering excellent service along the way?
- Are you organized and detail-oriented, ready to support the financial tools that drive County infrastructure and community development?
- Do you build trust and positive relationships through professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?
If you answered "yes" to the questions above, please read on!
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced professional to join our team as a Management Analyst 1 in the Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development.
- Work alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence in customer service
- Contribute to important financial and administrative functions that play a vital role in our department’s success
- Embrace continuous learning opportunities, expand your skill set, and stay ahead in your career
If selected for this position, you'll be at the heart of our department's operations, providing essential support across several programs. Under direction, this position will coordinate with developers, consultants, and staff to coordinate the Clackamas County Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Special Districts, and Transportation System Development Charges (TSDC) programs. The role will support the administrative and fiscal aspects of these programs, including tracking budgets, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
This position will also provide customer service by responding to inquiries, explaining processes, and assisting stakeholders with development-related charges and credits. The focus will be on keeping projects on track, maintaining clear communication, and ensuring smooth coordination across teams and external partners. Main responsibilities include providing essential financial support to department management while coordinating a variety of project staff, consultants and developers on land development proposals and capital improvement projects.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical individual who demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor to a highly functional team.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in administrative or operations support, with a focus on contract administration and budget coordination in a large organization
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience using Microsoft Excel to summarize large data sets and compare data from different sources
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience conducting research, collecting feedback from stakeholders, and providing recommendations based on findings
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience handling confidential and sensitive information
- Experience preparing clear, accurate and concise reports within set deadlines
- Experience developing and drafting program plans, policies, procedures, and operational strategies
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- Ability to develop clear, user-friendly content for websites and other written communication
- Experience with budget monitoring and coordination
- Experience managing contracts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis
- Experience building relationships and collaborating with external customers, stakeholders, and teams across a range of functional areas.
- Knowledge of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Urban Renewal (ORS 457)
- Familiarity with Oregon Special Districts (ORS 451)
- Understanding of System Development Charges (SDCs) (ORS 223)
- Associate’s degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
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 someone 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.
- 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-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
- 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.
- Values Technology by leveraging electronic systems for the processing and distribution of information in the most effective and efficient ways.
- Engages in Self-Management as demonstrated by the individual’s ability to manage and continually improve their own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to effectively manage tasks.
- Puts Ethics into Action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.
TYPICAL TASKS
Duties of this particular Management Analyst 1 position within the Department of Transportation & Development may include, but are not limited to the following:
Program Coordination and Policy Development
- Coordinate the Urban Renewal (ORS 457), Street Lighting (ORS 451), and Transportation System Development Charges (TSDC) programs.
- Manage grant applications and submissions for specific projects.
- Oversee home improvement loan and grant programs, ensuring compliance with agreements.
- Prepare TSDC reviews for residential and commercial properties, analyzing construction, demolitions, and credits for public improvements. Provide fee estimates to applicants and communicate TSDC details during pre-application conferences, ensuring timely signoffs in the permitting system.
- Lead efforts with Visioning Services, working closely with developers, consultants, and internal staff to update TSDC methodologies and project lists. Ensure the proper application of TSDC credits.
- Collaborate with developers, consultants, property owners, agencies, and Portland General Electric to facilitate streetlight installations within the district.
- Calculate annual street lighting rates, ensuring they cover the cost of services.
Contract and Interagency Coordination
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, and processing contracts, interagency agreements, and procurement documents including processing approved payments for services and monitoring project expenditures.
- Prepare various documents for public hearings.
- Monitor contract expenditures and ensure compliance with terms.
- Act as liaison between service providers, developers, and agencies, ensuring financial and contractual obligations are met.
Capital Project Coordination
- Ensure regular updates are made to capital project prospectuses, maintaining consistency across funding sources.
- Track future project investments across multiple funding programs.
- Maintain strong relationships with project managers, financial analysts, and agencies to help streamline investment requests.
- Monitor revenue receipt from internal sources, local partners, and state/federal agencies, ensuring accurate expense reporting.
Budget Administration and Financial Monitoring
- Assist with program budget preparation and review. Coordinate meeting materials, presentations, agendas, and minutes of the budget committee.
- Process internal and external payment requests and manage external billings to agencies and property owners.
- Monitor actual revenues/expenses against the adopted budget, identifying potential adjustments.
- Track bond fund usage, ensuring compliance with arbitrage reporting and timely payments.
- Review and recommend fee structures, billing rates, and budget requests in line with statutory requirements.
Reporting and Stakeholder Communication
- Develop and present written reports, budget proposals, and planning documents.
- Create and maintain promotional and informational materials, ensuring website and handouts are accurate and functional.
- Support advisory committees and public meetings by scheduling, preparing materials, and taking minutes.
- Coordinate the distribution of project-specific information to the public.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. 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, but Transportation & Development will require the successful incumbent to perform 40% of their time on-site. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
Please note: While this position is eligible for hybrid work, the selected incumbent will be on-site for at least the first six (6) months.
EXPLORE 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.
Explore Clackamas County
Working for Clackamas County
Recreation, Arts & Heritage
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.
Learn more about the divisions in DTD
APPLICATION PROCESS
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.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter
LRoberts2@clackamas.us
Salary : $69,110 - $87,693