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City of Portland Speed Safety Camera Program Manager – Coordinator IV in Portland, Oregon

Speed Safety Camera Program Manager – Coordinator IV

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Speed Safety Camera Program Manager – Coordinator IV

Salary

$103,833.60 - $147,035.20 Annually

Location

Suite 400, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2024-00408

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

04/15/2024

Closing Date

5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Benefits
Questions

The Position

Job Appointment: Full Time

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

Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Portland Building; 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204-1912. Field work is also required at various locations in Portland. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location) .

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

Union Representation: This position is not represented

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) 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.

About the Position:

This position, within the Regulatory Division, will manage and deliver the City’s fixed speed camera program. The Regulatory Division manages and regulates transportation services in the right of way; including Private for-Hire Transportation services such as taxis and Transportation Network Companies (TNC), towing and private impounds, and accessible services.

Speeding is a principal cause of vehicle crashes leading to injury and death. The City is committed to Vision Zero and the goal to eliminate fatal and serious injury traffic crashes in Portland. Speed safety cameras are a proven tool to reduce speeding and increase safety on our streets. This position and the program will work in close collaboration with multiple teams across the Bureau including Vision Zero and Signals & Street Lighting.

The Speed Safety Camera Program Manager (Coordinator IV) position leads the delivery of the Bureau’s fixed speed safety camera program.

This position will manage program delivery and a team of staff responsible for reviewing citations for speed violations at high crash locations. An ideal candidate will have experience in wholistic program development and delivery with proven skills such as project management, budget and schedule management, policy delivery and interpretation, public engagement and outreach strategies, internal and external communications, individual staff and team supervision, or other related work.

The current vacancy is in the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). Other bureaus may use the eligible list development from this recruitment to fill future vacancies.

About the Bureau:

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov (https://www.portland.gov/transportation) . The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and work with partners and the community.

As a Speed Safety Camera Program Manager (Coordinator 4), you will:

Serve as the program manager leading and collaborating across the bureau to ensure program effectiveness and support of broader safety outcomes
Coordinate with diverse partners within transportation, law enforcement and the court system
Draft annual program performance reports and a biannual legislative report
Communicate to both internal and external audiences about the use of cameras and efficacy of the program.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the cameras on speeding and crash rates in collaboration with the analysts on the Vision Zero team
Manage PBOT program staff, vendors and contracts in collaboration with the Portland Police Bureau
Research best practices for automated enforcement and work to apply changes to the program as warranted
Engage in local, regional and national working groups supporting best practice around speed safety cameras and automated enforcement
Support work to improve equity in delivery of the program including issues ranging from team level decisions to those requiring changes to state law.

Our Ideal Candidate is:

Proficient Program Manager: Demonstrates exceptional management skills, consistently meeting program objectives. Manages time and provides direction for team and key partners, Responds promptly to inquiries from both internal teams and external stakeholders
Solutions Oriented: A problem solver who applies critical thinking to develop various approaches to tackle issues and opportunities
Collaborative and Independent: An outgoing professional who values partnership and stakeholder relationships. Someone who can both work independently and in a collaborative environment.
Strong Communicator: An effective communicator who listens intently, works to identify concerns, engages respectfully, relays information clearly, checks for understanding, and adapts their communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform the automated enforcement program. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive practices. Able to engage with issues related to access, equity, diversity, displacement, inclusion, implicit bias, and institutional racism.

PBOT values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, skills, and experiences working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, PBOT encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume.

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 all of the qualifications listed. PBOT 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 that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply.

Questions:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

Experience with management of a complex project or program
Experience effectively problem-solving and partnering, community partners, internal/outside agencies, and/or contractors.
Knowledge of theories, principles, standards, practices, and current trends in transportation, traffic safety and/or law enforcement.
Ability to understand and evaluate local, state, regional, and federal laws, regulations, incentives, and best practices.
Experience with transportation or other public infrastructure such as policy, planning, design, engineering, construction, or project management.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between April 15 , 2024 and May 6, 2024

Required Application Materials:

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

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 responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which 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.
Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent 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.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6, 2024
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume 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 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) 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 13, 2024

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

Step 6: Start Date:

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 (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) 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

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

Yes
No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

04

Do you have experience with management of a complex project or program?
Yes
No

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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience with management of a complex project or program.