Water Systems Resilience & Source Protection Manager

City of Portland; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Portland is seeking a leader to guide the Portland Water Bureau’s climate resilience, watershed protection, and long-term water resource planning. You will oversee interdisciplinary teams, coordinate budgets, and supervise staff while driving policy analysis on water rights and regulatory matters.

You’ll work to ensure reliable, safe drinking water through strategic forecasting, interagency collaboration, and strong stakeholder partnerships with local, state, and federal entities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex, multi-year projects involving regulatory compliance.
• Clear and persuasive communication for diverse audiences.
• Experience building relationships through collaboration and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of watershed, water resource science and policy.
• Experience leading strategic planning, budgeting and program evaluation.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams and staff development.
• A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee protection programs for Bull Run Watershed and Columbia South Shore Wellfield.
• Direct long-term water supply and demand forecasts and related studies.
• Provide leadership for interdisciplinary planning and budget coordination.
• Manage Adaptive Planning Program with cross-bureau stakeholders and annual workshops.
• Assess climate change impacts and integrate preparation strategies bureau-wide.
• Develop and administer the division budget and manage resources.
• Oversee Net Zero strategy and engage with climate-advocacy networks.
• Guide policy analysis on drinking water protection and climate resilience.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

The City of Portland is seeking a leader to guide the Portland Water Bureau’s climate resilience, watershed protection, and long-term water resource planning. You will oversee interdisciplinary teams, coordinate budgets, and supervise staff while driving policy analysis on water rights and regulatory matters.

You’ll work to ensure reliable, safe drinking water through strategic forecasting, interagency collaboration, and strong stakeholder partnerships with local, state, and federal entities.