Resource Recovery Analyst (Analyst III)

Resource Recovery Analyst (Analyst III) Print ( Apply ufeff Resource Recovery Analyst (Analyst III) Salary $109,844.80 - $155,521.60 Annually Location 5001 N Columbia Blvd., OR Job Type Regular Job Number 2026-00181 Bureau Bureau of Environmental Services Opening Date 03/02/2026 Closing Date 3/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Max Number of Applicants 50 + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: M ondayu2013Friday, 07:00 am to 3:30 pm . An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 5001 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 97203 Benefits: For an overview of the benefits for this position, you can visit our benefits tab . Union Representation: Non-represented Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlandu2019s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter. This recruitment will remain open until March 23, 2026, or until 50 applications have been received, whichever comes first. POSITION SUMMARY Are you a strategic, innovative, and people-centered leader? Are you able to successfully collaborate and coordinate work across diverse programs and teams? Are you skilled at balancing regulatory compliance, operational needs, and data-driven decision-making? If you answered u201cYesu201d, we want you to join our team of amazing people at a beautiful campus in North Portland. The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, housed within the Public Works Service Area, protects public health, water quality, and the environment by operating and maintaining wastewater and stormwater collection and treatment facilities. With over 75 full-time employees, the Operations Division monitors, controls, and operates two wastewater treatment plants and nearly 100 sewage pump stations 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. They have reliably transported and land-applied wastewater residuals (biosolids) in Central and Eastern Oregon for 30 years, and are focused on developing Operations for their Renewable Natural Gas Facility and Organic Waste Receiving Facility. The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Resource Recovery Analyst (Analyst III) to help oversee, coordinate, and prioritize work for the Operations Divisionu2019s Resource Recovery portfolio, with a focus on Biosolids Land Application. The program manager will lead the Biosolids team and provide analytical and programmatic support to the other Resource Recovery programs. The candidate selected for this position will work five days/week, 8 hours/day, from 07:00 am to 3:30 pm during onboarding and orientation. The final schedule will be determined by the incumbent and manager, including options for compressed work week opportunities upon successful completion of the probationary period. What youu2019ll get to do: + Serve as the liaison/point of contact from the Operations Division for overall biosolids and residuals management program administration and supervision. + Provide direct supervision and support to biosolids land application staff (2 FTE), including work planning, performance management, training, and safety oversight. + Oversee preparation and submittal of annual compliance reports and workplans for DEQ and EPA + Contract oversight and management + Annual and 5-year budget development and monitoring, in coordination with the Resource Recovery Manager + Oversight of Biosolids Land Application team responsibilities, including hauling coordination and management, sampling and compliance, and land application coordination and management + Contribute to long-term land application program resiliency planning and development. + Provide analytical, data-driven support for renewable natural gas (RNG) and organic waste receiving. + Track program performance, operational metrics, and cost recovery opportunities across the resource recovery portfolio. + Assist with cross-program coordination to improve efficiency, optimize resource use, and support long-term program sustainability. + Direct report to Resource Recovery Manager (Analyst IV) About the Bureau of Environmental Services This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together, we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values: + We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery. + We value our customers and partners. + We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources. + We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community. + We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce. + We urge respectful communication and transparency. + We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlandersu2019 sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities, and who desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities. To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: Questions?: Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter To Qualify Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and ru00e9sumu00e9 how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: + Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other forms of communication. + Ability to analyze operational, financial, and regulatory data related to RNG and organic waste receiving programs to support performance tracking, cost recovery, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement. + Experience in managing multiple municipal contracts. + Skill in developing ongoing relationships with regulators, growers, landowners, consultants, and city representatives. + Ability to train staff, provide guidance, and be a workplace leader in accomplishing overall work objectives. Education & Experience + Required Education: Associate of Applied Science in Water/Wastewater Technology or other environmental field of study, or equivalent. + Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related environmental field of study, or equivalent. + Preferred Education: A valid Oregon Wastewater Operator Treatment Certification grade I, II, III, or IV, or the ability to apply for certification reciprocity with the state of Oregon + Required Experience: Five (5) years of experience demonstrating the KSAs listed above. + Preferred Experience: Ten (10) years of experience demonstrating the KSAs listed above. Additional Certifications/Licenses + A valid state driveru2019s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between March 2 , 2026, and March 23 , 2026 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

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