Program Management Coordinator

Sowela; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane County is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a multi-jurisdictional wastewater infrastructure initiative connecting Creswell and Junction City to MWMC.

You will coordinate planning, engineering studies, consultant contracts, funding strategies, and IGAs, navigate regulatory requirements, and translate priorities into actionable plans while engaging local governments and community partners.

Qualifications

• Nine years of education and/or experience in public administration, business administration, program management, public policy, or similar.
• Experience with intergovernmental coordination and capital project planning.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning, engineering studies, consultant contracts, funding strategies, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Navigate regulatory processes and build consensus among partner agencies.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans.
• Support rural water and wastewater districts as needed.

Skills

Intergovernmental coordination

Regulatory processes

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

Public administration / program management experience

Job description

About the Position

Help shape the future of wastewater infrastructure in Lane County.

Lane County is seeking an experienced Project Management Coordinator to lead a collaborative, multi-jurisdictional initiative to develop a long-term regional wastewater solution connecting the cities of Creswell and Junction City to the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) system. This high-visibility project will bring together local governments, engineering professionals, regulatory agencies, and community partners to plan critical infrastructure that supports sustainable growth and economic development.

Working within the County's Policy Division and reporting to the Community & Economic Development Manager, this position will coordinate project planning, engineering studies, consultant contracts, funding strategies, and intergovernmental agreements. The successful candidate will navigate complex technical and regulatory challenges, build consensus among partner agencies, and translate strategic priorities into actionable plans.

This is an opportunity for a skilled project manager who thrives on collaboration, creative problem-solving, and managing complex public infrastructure initiatives. The position may also support rural water and wastewater districts throughout Lane County, helping communities identify infrastructure needs and access resources.

About the Regional Wastewater Infrastructure Program

Lane County, the City of Creswell, and the City of Junction City are jointly launching a multi-jurisdictional effort to plan and implement a long-term regional wastewater solution connecting Creswell and Junction City to the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) system. Lane County is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead this complex, high-visibility program involving engineering evaluation, intergovernmental collaboration, regulatory navigation, and development of future Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) and other agreements and contracts as needed.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

*This is a non-represented position, limited duration position. This position is approved for a two-year limit, with potential for an additional one to two-year limit. *

*This is a benefit eligible position for the employee only. *

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Nine years of education and/or experience in public administration, business administration, program management, public policy, or similar; or a combination sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with intergovernmental coordination, regulatory processes, and capital project planning.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience overseeing consultant teams and managing technical deliverables.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, PMP certification, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience in wastewater or utility infrastructure planning or construction.
• Prior work with Oregon DEQ, MWMC, or regional utilities.
• Experience developing or administering IGAs and intergovernmental partnerships.

Special Requirements:

• Please provide a copy of your resume.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. 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. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. CLASSIFICATION DETAILS Program Management Coordinator Classification Details (Download PDF reader)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job