Engineering Analyst II - SSRD (Analyst II - CPPW)

City of Portland

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

City of Portland BES is seeking an Engineering Analyst to perform critical functions in support of the engineering division, including leading the development and implementation of programmatic and project initiatives and planning, developing and maintaining software tools and databases, supporting standards and practices, performing data analysis, and providing general division support.

The role involves producing reports, forecasting staffing, resource and procurement needs, and collaborating

Qualifications

Knowledge of principles, tools, and techniques for project planning and management; sound business communication.
Ability to analyze and identify complex administrative, operational, economic, financial, budgetary, and organizational issues; evaluate alternatives; provide sound conclusions.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex data in statistical and narrative forms; use quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, and modeling.
Ability to interpret relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear reports and documents for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate process improvements related to design management and construction support.
Analyze data and historical trends to inform decisions and monitor project performance metrics.
Forecast future staffing, resource requests, and procurement needs.
Serve as division software subject matter expert and liaison for software issues and planning.
Coordinate standards and practices development, division intranet, files, and manage special projects.

Skills

Project planning

Data analysis

Communication

Budgeting

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management/finance/business/engineering/public administration

Tools

Software tools & databases

Job description

Job Appointment

Regular

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location

1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204

Benefits

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

Union Representation

City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW)

Position Overview

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking an Engineering Analyst to perform critical functions in support of an engineering division, including leading the development and implementation of programmatic and project initiatives and planning, developing and maintaining software tools and databases, supporting standards and practices, performing data analysis, assisting in staffing, resource, and procurement planning, as well as providing general support on division specific projects as assigned.

The position is responsible for developing division tools and processes, producing reports, troubleshooting, and providing training related to resources on a wide variety of capital improvement projects in the City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services’ (BES) Sewer, Stormwater & Restoration Division in the Engineering Services Group. BES manages a capital budget that averages approximately $200 million annually. The position works collaboratively with other work units to review processes analyze data and metrics, develop tools, troubleshoot, and provide recommendations.

What you’ll get to do

Lead and coordinate identification and development of process improvements related to design management, construction management, and other engineering support needs.
Research, compile, and analyze data and historical trends from a variety of sources including other work units, bureaus, and jurisdictions to assist in benchmarking and to inform decisions. The position is responsible for developing reports, analyzing project scheduling, and financial data and trends. The position also generates reports and analyses for the division manager and supervisors in order to develop and monitor project performance metrics.
Assist managers and supervisors in forecasting future staffing, resource requests, and contracts and procurement requests.
Serve as the division software subject matter expert – act as a division liaison and tracker for software issues and planning.
Coordinate work related to standards and practices development and updates, the division intranet and files, and manage special projects as assigned.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are reimagining 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; Portlanders’ 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 that 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: https://www.portland.gov/bes/about

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portland.gov/bes/documents/bes-strategic-plan-2018-2027/download

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of principles, tools, and techniques for project planning and management and sound business communication.
Ability to analyze and identify complex administrative, operational, economic, financial, budgetary, and organizational issues; evaluate alternatives; provide sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex data in statistical and narrative forms; ability to use quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, and modeling.
Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents involving administrative, organizational, technical, budgetary, and financial data; communicate complex analytical topics to non-technical audiences.

Additional Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in management, finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, engineering, or a related field.

Experience

Four (4) years of professional and responsible experience performing analytical or related work.

Preferred Qualifications