Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)'s Operations Group is looking for a qualified candidate to join them as a Parking Sign Inventory Support (CSA II)!
About the Position
Job Appointment: Casual
Work Schedule: Schedule will be on average 24-40 hours per week. This role will work with their hiring manager to determine their schedule.
Note: This Community Service Aide (CSA II) position has a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.
Work Location: The Portland Building - 1120 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204
Benefits: This position has limited benefits eligibility. Please review our benefit tab for more information.
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.
Application Materials: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a résumé and supplemental questions for this application.Position Summary
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Operations Group is seeking a team member who will be responsible for tracking and collecting inventory of the following items across Downtown Portland, Oregon -
- On-street signage
- Pavement markings
In addition, this role will assign condition ratings to the signage included in their inventory. This data collection effort will require extensive field work in specified areas of Downtown Portland. Data will be collected and stored on a tablet. The majority of this work will be conducted on-foot. During the workday, the Parking Sign Inventory Support role will have limited field supervision. However, daily check-ins with the Parking Control Supervisor will be required.
As Parking Sign Inventory Support (CSA II), you will:
- Collect on-street inventory of identified transportation signage and pavement markings.
- Identify missing regulatory signs and areas where signage may be reduced.
- Assign a condition rating to assess needed maintenance.
- Coordinate data collection effort with an Engineering Technician and Business Analyst.
As a person, you are:
- Detail Oriented: Your attention to detail is helpful while tracking and creating inventories
- Strong Communicator: A person who builds trust and strong relationships through frequent and transparent communication.
- Collaborative: Partnerships are important to you. You can develop and maintain strong working relationships with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences.
- Willing to Learn: You are not afraid to ask questions.
About PBOT:
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 Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.
The Parking and Regulatory Division is in the Operations Group of PBOT. This Division is responsible for management and operations of all on-street parking for all public and private companies that operate in the City. The responsibilities are wide in scope, and support Bureau initiatives and policies for right-of-way management.Have a question?
Contact Information:
Vanessa Bodien, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Vanessa.Bodien@portlandoregon.gov
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Knowledge and ability to accurately collect and assess field data
- Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. May need to present information and recommendations as part of role.
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively in a diverse workforce.
- Experience with customer service, specifically being able to answer questions from internal and external stakeholders.
Due to an anticipated high volume of applications, this posting may close earlier than scheduled. Please apply early for consideration. Thank you!
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Step 1: Apply online between November 25, 2024 – December 9, 2024
Required Application Materials:
- Résumé
- Supplemental 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:
- Do not attach any additional documents. Only the documents requested in the job application will be reviewed.
- 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.
- 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. However, please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting directly from the AI tool you use. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailoring the text 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: Week of December 9, 2024
- There will be 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 December 16, 2024
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late December 2024
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Early January 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: Late January 2025
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice.
Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement or you are invited to attend the Question and Answers session. If you prefer to attend a virtual class, they are also available once a month.
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