Lateral Transfer List - Bureau Program Coordinator (Coordinator III - CPPW)

The Position

This is a Lateral Transfer List for Coordinator III - CPPW (30003984)

Job Appointment: Full Time, Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Alternate schedules may be available.

Work Location: Hybrid. This position reports to 6844 N, Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .

Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers Union ( CPPW). To view current labor agreements, click here .

Starting Pay: The City of Portland follows 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.

Position Summary

The Bureau of Fleet and Facilities (BFF) is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Bureau Program Coordinator to provide critical coordination and operational support for bureau-wide initiatives that improve organizational performance and service delivery.

This position serves as the operational backbone for several high-profile programs, including administration of the City's Take Home Vehicle Policy, coordination of the citywide telematics program, strategic planning support, performance measurement, and bureau-wide administrative initiatives. The successful candidate will help ensure projects stay on schedule, performance data is accurate and meaningful, documentation is complete, and internal customers receive timely, responsive service.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the bureau's annual strategic planning process and monitor organizational goals, objectives, SuccessFactors performance measures, and service level agreement metrics.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and report operational performance data to support leadership decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Administer the City's expanding telematics program by providing training, preparing reports, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, coordinating development and implementation of processes and standards, and responding to requests from bureaus, 311, and the Auditor's Office.
• Manage implementation and ongoing administration of the City's Take Home Vehicle Policy, including training, vehicle assignments, annual reporting, and payroll reporting support.
• Support the Bureau's Vision Zero initiatives by facilitating stakeholder meetings, developing fleet safety parameters, and assisting with the implementation of telematics safety technologies and user training.
• Develop, edit, route, and maintain policies, procedures, reports, agreements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other bureau documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Facilitate meetings by preparing agendas, documenting action items, tracking follow-up tasks, and supporting bureau leadership with administrative and operational initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted resource for internal partners by responding to inquiries, coordinating requests for service, and fostering effective communication across City bureaus.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Is highly organized and excels at coordinating multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Enjoys improving business processes and finding efficient solutions to operational challenges.
• Has experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to support organizational decision-making.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, leadership, and diverse internal stakeholders.
• Builds collaborative working relationships across departments and effectively facilitates meetings and projects.
• Pays exceptional attention to detail while preparing reports, policies, procedures, and official documentation.
• Is comfortable learning and supporting technology systems, databases, and software applications.
• Takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and follows through on commitments with minimal supervision.
  
  

Virtual Meet & Greet Opportunity

Meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter to learn more about this position, how to apply, and what it's like to work with the City of Portland.

August 5, 2026

12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82100992105

(Note: Al Notetaking apps are not permitted. If you need ADA accommodations, please contact the re cruiter below.)

To Qualify

Applicants must meet each of the following qualifications per HRAR 7.01 :

• Hold regular status in the Coordinator III - CPPW (30003984) classification, and
• Passed their probationary period
  
  

Or

• Hold limited duration status in the Coordinator III - CPPW (30003984) classification
  
  

The following are the knowledge, skills and abilities that the bureau has identified as critical, and your resume should include/highlight these areas:

• Experience providing administrative, operational, or program coordination support within a complex organization.
• Experience coordinating projects, tracking organizational goals, performance measures, or operational metrics using spreadsheets, databases, or other business systems.
• Experience developing, organizing, editing, or maintaining policies, procedures, reports, contracts, or other business documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, organize complex workloads, and meet established deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build collaborative relationships, and provide excellent customer service to diverse internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of standard office software and business systems, including experience using applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and other electronic documentation or reporting tools.
  
  

Applicants Must Also Possess

• Ability to travel between multiple work sites using city carpool, public transportation, rideshare, or other accessible transportation options
  
  

The Recruitment Process

How To Apply

• Submit your resume and responses to the supplemental questions by the closing date. 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.
• (Optional) Submit Veterans’ Preference documents , if applicable. If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you haven’t requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, we’ll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.
• Click here for application tips for resume, supplemental question response and/or cover letter.
  
  

What To Expect

• Application Review - Week of August 10, 2026 : We'll verify your eligibility for lateral transfer in accordance with HRAR 7.01 .
• Notice/Feedback - Week of August 17, 2026: You will receive an email when the review is complete. Candidates who meet the eligibility for Lateral Transfer will be placed on the equally ranked lateral transfer eligible list.
• Selection Process - Early September : Your lateral transfer application will be referred to the hiring bureau for consideration. There is no guaranteed right to transfer into a vacant position.
• Conditional Job Offer: Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position.
  
  

Additional Information

Learn More About:

• How to Apply Videos and Workshops
• City of Portland Core Values
• HRAR-3.01 - Recruitment Processes
• Veteran Preference Information
• Total Compensation and Benefits
• Language Pay Differential Eligibility
  
  

We’re committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. If you need assistance with your application or would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy, or religious belief, please contact the recruiter listed below.

Questions? We're here to help!If you have questions about this recruitment or need assistance, contact:

TroyLynn Craft, Senior Recruiter

troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov

Bureau of Human Resources