Urban Forestry Limited Term Coordinators (Coordinator II - CPPW) (3 Positions)

The City of Portland is hiring three Limited-Term Coordinators for Urban Forestry, focusing on project management and collaboration in a $65 million initiative for street tree care programs. The roles involve leading special projects, analyzing service delivery challenges, and developing communication products. Candidates will work on-site at one of three locations, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least 50% in-person work.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Job Appointment: Limited-Term, Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm, some evening and weekend work.
Work Location: Dependent on position, the candidate will work at one of three Urban Forestry sites: 10910 N Denver Ave, 1120 SW Fifth Ave., or 1900 SW 4th Ave.
The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time, at a minimum. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. For more information, click here.
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees (Include this for classifications identified as eligible or if bureau requests languages)
Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers, CPPW. This labor contract is currently in negotiations. To view other 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 to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

Position Summary:

Are you seeking a new challenge or the next step in your career? PP&R Urban Forestry is expanding, and we invite you to be part of shaping its future. These Limited Term Coordinator II positions are opportunities to take on meaningful coordination roles, be mentored by experienced managers, and develop the skills for complex, high-impact work.

We’re hiring three Coordinators to lead special projects as part of a $65 million, five-year Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) initiative to scale up citywide street tree care programs. Each two-year position involves project management, cross team collaboration, and strategic problem-solving. Each has a unique focus area:
• Permitting and Regulation
• Science, Outreach, and Policy
• Tree Maintenance Operations

Applicants may express interest in any or all of the three positions. While some duties overlap, each Coordinator will focus on projects specific to their assigned area.
What you'll get to do:
• Lead special projects supporting development of a citywide street tree care program.
• Collaborate with Urban Forestry supervisors, managers, contract administrators, the City Attorney, and subject matter experts to develop recommendations for improving citywide tree care management and coordination.
• Analyze and resolve complex service delivery challenges, such as intra-city workflow harmonization.
• Track and report on program performance, pilot projects, and outcomes.
• Update and develop communication products, including webpages.
• Create standard operating procedures and program documentation.
• Develop and improve customer service communications and response systems.
• Represent Urban Forestry in cross-bureau and community initiatives.

Permitting and Regulation (P&R) Coordinator
The Permitting and Regulation Program is responsible for implementing the City’s Tree Code and consists of four teams focused on capital projects, tree permitting for work outside of development projects, tree regulatory compliance, and citywide Tree Hotline management. The team directly contributes to maintaining and enhancing Portland’s urban forest, advancing sustainability goals, and making the city a greener, healthier place to live.

Under the general supervision of the Urban Forestry Permitting & Regulation Manager, this position will serve as a key coordinator between the Permitting and Regulation Program and internal work groups and city partners, helping guide division growth and support the implementation and accountability of Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) projects. Key focus areas may include communication and outreach to better serve the public, pilot program development and reporting, and supporting strategic coordination across the division.
Science, Outreach, and Planting (SOP) Coordinator

The Science, Outreach, and Planting (SOP) Team conducts a wide range of Urban Forestry functions—tree planting, community outreach, education, science, data management, and contracting. The team has grown rapidly in the past two years to 40 full time employees, in order to implement Portland Clean Energy Fund programming to expand tree planting.

Under the general supervision of the SOP Manager, the Coordinator will lead strategic projects aimed at expanding and enhancing tree planting programs, while fostering greater collaboration across Urban Forestry staff. This role includes researching tree planting programs in other cities and providing recommendations to inform and improve Portland’s efforts. The Coordinator will also manage key internal projects to streamline communication and operations—such as reorganizing Urban Forestry’s web content, developing a comprehensive manual of standard operating procedures, and standardizing internal systems that support team coordination and workflow.

Tree Maintenance Operations (TMO) Coordinator

The Tree Maintenance and Operations (TMO) team provides a wide range of care to city owned trees and trees in the right-of-way, including preventative park tree maintenance, 24/7 emergency response, planting and establishment on city owned properties, and treatment of Emerald Ash Borer and Dutch Elm Disease. The team has grown in the last two years to 35 full time staff and will continue to expand to develop and implement the Portland Clean Energy Fund programing to provide tree protection and care, specifically, Street Tree Care (STC).

Under the general supervision of the TMO Manager this Coordinator will support the planning, development and coordination for key components of the tree maintenance operations STC program. Focus areas may include tree care standards research and development, STC pilot project development and implementation, contractor management, internal work sequencing, and interagency project coordination to support expanded citywide care for Portland’s street trees.

About Urban Forestry and Portland’s Forest:
Urban Forestry's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $9.2 billion and comprised of over 1.2 million park trees, 333,000 street trees and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry team is responsible for the overall management, stewardship, and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest services to all Portlanders; establishing and enacting best management practices, plans, policies, and technical standards for tree care and protection and urban forest expansion; implementing, enforcing, and proposing improvements to the City’s tree regulations; providing tree maintenance services including 24/7 response to tree emergencies on City properties and public streets; tree planting and expansion of urban forest services; measurement and assessment of urban forest coverage, health, and services; offering community education and stewardship programs; and oversight and support of the City’s volunteer advisory tree board. Portland is a Tree City USA for 48 years; a Tree City of the World and the Urban Forestry program is accredited by the Urban and Community Forestry Society (formerly the Society of Municipal Arborists).

About the Bureau:Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

June 2, 2025
02:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Have a question?
Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.govThe following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Experience leading projects independently, including developing work plans, coordinating with stakeholders, and evaluating outcomes.
• Experience coordinating across teams or departments, including facilitating meetings, tracking progress, and ensuring accountability.
• Experience communicating effectively in writing and in person, including preparing reports, responding to public inquiries, and delivering presentations.
• Ability to develop, lead, and evaluate program goals and outcomes through an anti-racism and equity lens.
STEP 1: Apply online between May 26 - June 9, 2025
• Required Application Materials: Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
• We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3rd, 2025. If you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments. If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
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.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You may use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please be 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.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of June 9, 2025
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume 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 June 16, 2025
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late June - Early July
• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment

Step 6: Start Date:
• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
• Timeline is approximate and subject to change.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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