- Salary: $109,844.80 – $155,521.60 Annually
- Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
- Job Type: Regular
- Job Number: 2025-00805
- Bureau: Portland Water Bureau
- Opening Date: 09/08/2025
- Closing Date: 9/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The Portland Water Bureau is seeking a skilled manager to oversee the Regional Water Providers Consortium (Consortium).
About the position
Job Appointment: Full time
Work Schedule: This is a manager/supervisor position. Beginning April 2025 all manager and supervisor positions will be expected to report to their worksites full time. Alternate schedules may be available, but the typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional after-hours work required to support critical projects or address system issues. Remote workdays remain an option, to accommodate travel, or occasionally focus on major work projects. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.
Work Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Benefit: Please check our benefit 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: None, this is a non-represented classificationApplication Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter
Position Summary
The Consortium is hiring its next Manager to oversee the management and success of the organization and implement its three program areas: meeting water needs (including conservation), regional collaboration, and emergency preparedness and resilience. The position supervises two full time staff and manages a $1.3 million budget.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate annual work plan and budget to achieve Consortium goals and performance measures as outlined in Consortium Strategic Plan.
- Foster regional collaboration and negotiate within a complex political environment to ensure the Consortium remains viable, operational, and beneficial to its 26 different water provider members who may have disparate goals, objectives, and constraints.
- Develop, lead updates, and implement Consortium’s Strategic Plan.
- Provide fiscal management and oversight of the Consortium’s annual budget and expenses.
- Direct and supervise two staff in the administration of the Consortium and implementation of Consortium programs including water conservation, a multi-media campaign, education and outreach program, social media and websites, regional coordination program and emergency preparedness and resilience program.
- Plan, organize, direct, and integrate the work of staff to support a productive and highly functional team.
- Prepare and conduct annual performance reviews, evaluate and identify opportunities for growth and advancement, and participate in continuous learning related to leadership, workplace diversity, and a supportive and equitable workplace.
- Formulate agendas and facilitate tri-annual Consortium board meetings, quarterly executive committee meetings, and bi-monthly technical committee meetings comprised of senior-level Consortium member staff.
- Implement programs and projects in the Consortium annual budget and workplan.
- Prepare written reports, policy documents, memos, budget documents, resolutions, and presentations to support decision making by Consortium Board comprised of elected officials.
- Manage and execute professional services contracts, intergovernmental agreements and grants to support Consortium’s work. Evaluate programs and make recommendations to Consortium members.
- Meet with city councils and elected boards to promote work of Consortium and expand Consortium membership. Develop and sustain relationships with members to advance the strategic goals of the Consortium.
- Represent Consortium on regional and state committees and present at conferences.
As a person, you are:
- Collaborative: Have strong relationship building skills, are able to navigate and make decisions with a variety of people on complex and politically sensitive topics in a variety of settings and are able to engage with and support interdisciplinary teams to deliver results.
- Relationship builder: You possess emotional intelligence and are skilled in relationship building. You can connect and build trust with elected officials, senior staff and the community you serve.
- Outcomes–oriented: You enjoy leading a small yet highly motivated workforce. You can sustain strong teams, collaboration, and creativity among the staff you oversee.
- Passionate: You have a passion for Water Systems and are excited to bring your knowledge and skillsets to support the mission of the Regional Water Providers Consortium.
About the Group
The Regional Water Provider’s Consortium (Consortium) is housed within the Resource Protection and Planning Group and is the collective effort and resources of 26 local drinking water providers (including the Portland Water Bureau) working together on regional water supply coordination, water conservation, and emergency preparedness programs. Since its formation in 1997 the Consortium has worked with its members to ensure that the region has a long-term, reliable, efficient and safe water supply. The Consortium values collaboration, partnership, transparency, resiliency, and equity and understands that working together and leveraging resources strengthens our region’s water system. Consortium programs help members meet state water conservation requirements and provide important data and training to help water providers prepare emergency operations and risk and resiliency plans. The Consortium’s robust outreach program helps the public understand the importance of drinking water systems, water conservation, protecting water resources, and preparing for emergencies. The Portland Water Bureau provides staff and fiscal management for the Consortium through a staffing agreement. More information can be found at www.regionalh2o.org
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Tami Larison, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Tamara.larison@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Experience in program and project management, including strategic planning, budgeting, and intergovernmental coordination.
- Experience in building effective relationships with internal and external teams such as water provider managers, staff, external agencies, elected officials, and the public.
- Experience in water resource planning, resiliency, and protection strategies.
- Clear and persuasive communicator, skilled in writing reports, facilitating meetings, and engaging diverse audiences.
- Experienced in leading and supporting diverse teams to achieve organizational goals.
Applicants must also possess:
- A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between September 8, 2025 – September 19, 2025
Required Application Materials:
- 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.
- Resume
- Answer the four (4) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
- If you wish to request Veteran’s Preference, please submit your veteran documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) by the recruitment’s closing date.
We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3rd, 2025, if you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments.
If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
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: September 22 to October 3, 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 October 6, 2025
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid October 2025
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
Step 5: Offer of Employment: November 2025
Step 6: Start Date: December 2025
- 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
Employer: City of Portland
Address: 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987, Portland, Oregon, 97204
Website: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
