Street Systems/Operations Divisions - Coordinator II - CPPW
City of Portland
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Street Maintenance Coordinator III - CPPW
City of Portland
Portland Bureau of Transportation
Location
Portland, Oregon, 97204
Salary
$99,860.80 - $129,729.60
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team to plan, organize, and manage the upkeep of city streets, including repairing asphalt roads and ensuring everything is done safely and efficiently.
It also includes supporting field workers, tracking projects, and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment within the transportation bureau.
A good fit would be someone with experience in maintenance supervision who enjoys hands-on leadership and collaboration in a public service setting.
Key Requirements
- Experience in planning, organizing, and managing street maintenance or similar programs
- Knowledge of asphalt roadway maintenance, preservation, and repair techniques
- Ability to monitor field work for productivity, cost-effectiveness, and safety
- Skills in tracking project progress, using reports, and forecasting
- Leadership experience in supporting and developing field staff
- Commitment to promoting workplace diversity and an inclusive culture
- Ability to collaborate with bureau teams to meet city standards and service expectations
Full Job Description
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Job Appointment: Full time
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6AM-3:30PM, alternating Friday’s off, working Friday 6AM-2:30PM
Work Location: In person, Maintenance Operations 2929 N Kerby Ave, Portland. Hybrid schedule option upon successfully passing 9-month probationary period. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential qualifying employees (Classifications identified as eligible use “This Position is”, all other classifications use “This position may be”. This must be included on all announcements.)
Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers Union, CPPW. To view this labor agreement, please click here
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need 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.
Positions Summary
This position leads the planning, organization, and management of the Street Maintenance Program within the Street Systems Division. The role oversees the maintenance, preservation, and repair of asphalt roadways and ensures that work is completed safely, efficiently, and to City standards.
This position also provides leadership and support to field staff, helping to build a high-performance, service-oriented work environment aligned with the City’s mission and service expectations.
You will collaborate with coworkers across the bureau, promote workplace diversity, and contribute to a positive and inclusive employee culture.
What you'll get to do:
- Monitor field work, productivity, cost-effectiveness and safety
- Track project progress
- Use reports and forecasting tools to plan upcoming work
- Evaluate staffing and equipment needs
- Evaluate work methods and scheduling practices
- Develop process improvements plans based on assessments.
Who you are:
- Decision Maker: You are a strong decision maker, able to arrive at independent decisions to authorize and coordinate the prioritization of work.
- Organized: You have a keen attention to detail, providing a high level of resource management while maintaining accurate records, an aptitude for continuous improvement, and your change management skills are strong.
- Flexible: You’ve demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making.
- Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening, effective communication, and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions.
- Authentic: You treat community members, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable.
- Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed.
- Team Player: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to accomplish objectives more effectively for the team.
About the Divisions: Street Systems Division
With approximately 100 employees, the team provides essential maintenance and repair services for the City’s 4,800 miles of roadways.
The division is responsible for a variety of roadway programs, such as large paving projects to filling potholes.
We collaborate with various Public Works Service Area Bureaus paving back their water/sewer/storm trenches.
In addition, the division is integral to operationalizing small capital safety projects and supporting the ADA curb ramp program.
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.
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Tami Larison, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Tamara.larison@portlandoregon.gov
Requirements
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:- Knowledge of Street maintenance operations such as grind, pave, base repair, pothole repair.
- Experience exercising independent judgement, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
- Experience providing responsive customer service and communication to a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders with minimal supervision.
- Experience utilizing multiple database systems, including standard business applications e.g., MS Office 365, specialized software for work order/asset management, and online ticket reporting software (Zendesk, TrackIT).
- Experience communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare concise and comprehensive program reports, correspondence and other documents.
Applicant must also possess:
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record (required for site visits, project oversight)
Although Not Required, you may have:
- Completed Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200 and 700 FEMA courses.
Qualifications
STEP 1: Apply online between January 12, 2026, to January 19, 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.
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 January 19, 2026
- 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 January 26, 2026
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid to late February 2026
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Late February 2026
Step 6: Start Date: March 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
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