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The Position

Job Appointment: Full time
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This position may have the ability to work alternate schedule and is required to participate in a rotational weekly on-call assignment periodically throughout the year.
Work Location: PBOT Maintenance Operations, 2929 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97227. This is a manager/supervisor position. All manager and supervisor positions are required to report in person to their worksites full time.
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Union Representation: This position is non-represented

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 résumé.
Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules

Position Summary

Maintenance Supervisors at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) work within Maintenance Operations, overseeing field crews performing a wide range of construction and asset-management activities. This recruitment is for one (1) Supervisor position in the Environmental Systems Division, serving as the Sewer Repair Supervisor.

The person in this role is designated as an essential employee and participates in the bureau’s 24-hour response team. This may require after-hours, evening, weekend, and holiday emergency response.

What you’ll get to do:

• Supervise and evaluate field crews, ensuring safe, high-quality work is performed. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safety of their staff and the public associated with Wastewater/Stormwater (Sewer) Repair Dig Projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and communicate work with stakeholders, partner bureaus, utilities, the public, and others working in the right-of-way.
• Manage resources—labor, materials, equipment, and schedules—to meet program targets, maintain efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Use computer-based maps and software tools to plan work, review assets, to document, and support operational decisions.
• Lead emergency response efforts during severe weather events and other urgent situations.
• Support continuous improvement in field and office operations, including adopting paperless systems and enhancing safety and efficiency.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and participate in meetings to plan projects, discuss equipment needs, and improve processes.
• Conduct field visits to monitor safety, work quality, and crew performance.
• Complete administrative responsibilities, including payroll, performance management, training, and staff development.
• Engage with staff daily to keep teams informed, supported, and aligned.

Who you are:

• Experienced Supervisor: A proven leader who is committed to your role and your team. You lead ethically, fairly, and supportively, and you embrace the City of Portland’s Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Safety Oriented: You model and reinforce safety best practices, supporting a strong safety culture in both field and office environments.
• Excellent Communicator: You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences and are effective in verbal and written communication.
• Organized and Adaptable: You manage multiple tasks, respond effectively to changing conditions, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Relationship Builder: You value trust, collaboration, and partnership, and you work intentionally to build an inclusive, respectful, and productive team culture.
• Results Driven: You take initiative, maintain focus, and complete work accurately, professionally, and on time.
• Dedicated Public Servant: You take pride in ensuring projects, tasks, and emergency responses are completed effectively and efficiently.
• Continuous Learner: You actively seek out new knowledge, skills, and industry practices to strengthen your leadership and improve team performance.

About the Bureau:

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner in shaping a livable, accessible city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that supports mobility for people and businesses. We keep Portland moving. To learn more about PBOT, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov.

PBOT’s Environmental Systems Division provides operational and maintenance support to the Bureau of Environmental Services for the City of Portland’s wastewater and stormwater collection system.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 & 11:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87068407638

Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the American Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter for assistance.

Have a question?

Tami Larison, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Tamara.Larison@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Ability to lead teams in the construction, maintenance, repair, and/or operation of municipal public work utilities or a similar field.
• Knowledge and experience with safety practices and equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance, repair, and/or operations in a municipal public works utility or related field, such as lineal pipeline repairs, catch basins, trench excavation and shoring safety, as well as confined space entry.
• Skilled in supervisory techniques such as fostering performance, service-oriented work environment; coaching for performance improvement and development; recommending disciplinary action.
• Experience with strong business communication skills, such as the ability to prepare clear and concise written materials, use general office software, and work with City-specific systems for records, reports, spreadsheets, work orders and correspondence.
• Experience planning, organizing, and allocating both short- and long-term construction work for maintenance crews or similar teams.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders such as homeowners, contractors, outside agencies and internal working partners.

Applicant must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at time of hire.
• Passing pre-employment drug test at time of hire.

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:

• Assess, plan, and organize sewer repair projects such as experience working in the maintenance, sewer repair, liner, maintenance holes, storm conveyance systems, excavation/shoring.
• Experience in the use of Asset Management software such as INFOR(Hansen), MAXIMO and GIS Mapping Systems.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between May 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026

Required Application Materials:

• Résumé
• Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans’ Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• 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 résumé 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 any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter, it will not be reviewed.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.
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. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of June 1st

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé 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 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 June 8, 2026

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late June 2026

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Early July 2026

Step 6: Start Date: July/August 2026

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

Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

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