Street Tree Maintenance Coordinator (Coordinator II - CPPW)
16 days ago
Portland
Job Appointment: Regular, Full-timeTypical Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, some evening and weekend work.Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time, at a minimum. In-person work at: The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204For 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. To view other labor agreements, please click here.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions, attach a resume, and a technical writing sample. Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules. Position Summary: Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry team is growing, and we are seeking a Coordinator II to play a key role in the development and delivery of citywide Street Tree Maintenance (STM) services. This position offers the opportunity to support high-impact program coordination, partner closely with experienced leadership, and contribute to a complex, evolving citywide initiative. Urban Forestry’s Street Tree Maintenance (STM) team will provide comprehensive care for city street trees, including: • Proactive street tree maintenance, • Proactive street tree removals and care, • Coordination to plant and establish new street trees, • Planning and development of key STM program components, • Tree care standards research and development, • STM pilot project development and implementation, • Contractor management, • Internal work sequencing Key responsibilities also include leading technical requirements for contract development and administration, maintaining technical documentation and standard operating procedures, coordinating with stakeholders, designing and implementing special projects, and contributing to program evaluation, reporting, and long-term planning to support scalable, data-informed service delivery aligned with Urban Forestry and PCEF goals. What you'll get to do: • Coordinate technical requirements for contract development and administration, including task order development, performance tracking, and contractor training support, • Collaborate with Urban Forestry leadership, procurement staff, and subject matter experts to develop contract scopes, technical specifications, and program improvements, • Troubleshoot complex operational and service delivery challenges, incorporating field feedback and leadership guidance to adapt workflows and improve program outcomes, • Lead and support special projects that advance the implementation and continuous improvement of the Street Tree Maintenance (STM) program, • Lead stakeholder coordination across bureaus, contractors, and community partners; serve as the primary organizer for STM’s Technical Advisory Group and the main point of contact for PCEF, aligning priorities, facilitating clear communication, resolving issues, and ensuring successful program implementation and alignment with funding requirements, • Track, analyze, and report on program performance, including maintenance activities, pilot projects, and contractor deliverables to support data-informed decision-making, • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), contract language, and program materials to support consistent service delivery, • Lead implementation and continuous improvement of SOPs, ensuring alignment across staff, contractors, and program partners, • Support development of systems and workflows for responsive service delivery, including emerging or request-based maintenance models (e.g., off-cycle or community-identified tree needs), • Contribute to long-term program planning and scaling, including evaluation, reporting design, and alignment with PCEF and Urban Forestry goals 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 $9.5 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. 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; 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 49 years; a Tree City of the World and the Urban Forestry program is accredited by the Urban and Community Forestry Society. 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, refugees, 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 who 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. May 12, 2026 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) View Recording: Passcode: dS.#pBa5 Have a question? Contact Information: Amanda Hillebrecht Senior Recruiter The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: • Experience independently leading projects, including developing work plans, coordinating with stakeholders, managing contracts, and evaluating outcomes., • Ability to facilitate multi-bureau committees, including establishing clear agendas and expectations, to collaboratively develop shared program standards aligned with City of Portland requirements., • Experience communicating effectively in writing and in person, including preparing technical documents, reports, and presentations., • Knowledge of urban forestry principles, arboriculture, tree maintenance practices, and municipal tree regulations., • Ability to develop, lead, and evaluate program goals and outcomes through an anti-racism and equity lens., • Ability to plan, launch, and scale new citywide programs, including developing workflows, troubleshooting operational challenges, and continuously refining processes to improve delivery and outcomesApplicants must also possess:, • A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record., • ISA Certified Arborist - within the first 9 months of employment, • Required Application Materials: Resume, • Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules., • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions), • Technical writing sample - please submit an example of your technical writing that demonstrates your ability to communicate clearly in a professional context, particularly related to contracts, procurement, or program compliance. Examples may include:, • A contract, agreement, or memorandum of understanding, • A request for proposals (RFP), invitation to bid, or similar procurement document, • A policy, standard operating procedure, or compliance report, • Any other document showing your ability to organize complex information and communicate technical requirements effectively, • Please remove any confidential or proprietary information before submitting.Optional Application Materials:, • Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date, • Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans’ Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard service members, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications., • Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments., • To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, 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 resume 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 May 18, 2026, • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%., • Your resume 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 ...
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