Oregon Metro
Policy Analyst
SALARY
$57,041.00 - $77,594.00 Annually
LOCATION
Portland, OR
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
2017-1170-COO
DEPARTMENT
Office of the COO
OPENING DATE
07/27/2017
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$57,041.00 - $77,594.00 Annually
LOCATION
Portland, OR
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
2017-1170-COO
DEPARTMENT
Office of the COO
OPENING DATE
07/27/2017
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Position Summary
This position performs a variety of complex research, planning, modeling and analysis projects, primarily around the development, maintenance and improvement of measurement and evaluation methods to assess progress toward meeting regional waste and toxics reduction goals and objectives. This position will also provide technical measurement assistance to division programs and projects, and make policy and program recommendations to management based on technical analyses. This position may serve as a project leader.
Appointments are typically made at or near the beginning of the salary range.Essential Job Duites
- An employee in this position must be able to perform all of the essential job duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodation; however, this list is not intended to include all of the specific tasks which an employee in this position may be expected to perform.
- Conducts research to support waste and toxics reduction program development, evaluation and improvement.
- Participates in internal and external work groups. Specific assignments may include leadership of such a group.
- Develops requests for proposals and manages contracts.
- Serves as a liaison among policymaking, program and technical staff; committees; public agencies; contractors; and consultants.
Additional application instructions:In addition to the required electronic application, please include a resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, speak specifically and in detail to the essential job duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and three years of experience in an environmental field, project management, program evaluation or public policy development; or any combination of experience and education that provides the applicants with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Ability to develop, organize and coordinate complex projects and studies.
- Ability to effectively communicate, orally, visually and in writing.
- Knowledge of waste and toxics reduction issues and programs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to conduct statistical analyses.
- Understanding of the principles and application of lifecycle analyses.
- Ability to effectively represent Metro at meetings with a variety of stakeholders and elected officials.
- Ability to assist management in policy analysis and formulation.
- Ability to lead teams of professional staff.
- Ability to use software programs necessary
- Ability to fulfill Metro's employee values of public service, excellence, teamwork, respect, innovation and sustainability.
Additional Information
- Online applications: Metro now accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, call 503-797-1570.Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources (503) 797-1570.Representation: This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3580.Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.Criminal background check: In order to protect the well being of its employees, the public and agency assets, Metro will conduct criminal background checks on all internal and external final applicants selected for Metro positions, including volunteers and interns. Employment at Metro is contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check. By signing this application for employment, you are consenting to a background check, which includes a criminal history and a driving records check. A background check will only be conducted if you are selected as a finalist for a position. If selected as a finalist, you will be contacted by Human Resources and provided a copy of the Fair Credit Reporting Act prior to initiation of a background check.Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
- Employer
- Oregon Metro
- Phone
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503-797-1570
- Website
- http://www.oregonmetro.gov
- Address
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600 NE Grand Ave
Portland, Oregon, 97232
- Employer
- Oregon Metro
- Phone
- 503-797-1570
- Website
- http://www.oregonmetro.gov
- Address
-
600 NE Grand Ave
Portland, Oregon, 97232