Parking Management District Coordinator III

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.

Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation

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.

The Parking Management District Coordinator III is a vital part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) parking management team, shaping and implementing parking and transportation programs that reflect the needs of Portland’s five pay-to-park districts. This position guides parking management by balancing big-picture strategies and policies with the practical and hands-on problem solving needed day-to-day that keeps districts running smoothly. The Coordinator also engages stakeholders and local businesses, leads or works with advisory bodies, manages district budgets, supervises support staff, and ensures district programs and initiatives align with City and PBOT goals.

About The Division/bureau

The Parking & Regulatory Operations Division plays a critical role in supporting PBOT’s mission by managing the systems that keep Portland moving safely and efficiently. With more than 40 employees, the division oversees a wide range of on-street parking programs and regulatory permits, contracts, and enforcement activities. Parking Operations manages residential and business parking permits, parking control signs and markings, parking technologies (including the Parking Kitty app and on-street pay stations), and five pay-to-park districts across the city. Regulatory Operations manages the private for-hire transportation industry (including taxis, Uber/Lyft, and tour vehicles), towing administration through City contracts, accessible for-hire services, and the City’s speed and red-light safety camera program.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Collaborate closely with community stakeholders, develop and implement district-specific parking strategies that align with the City’s transportation goals, reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles, and improve multimodal access through partnership with Transportation Demand Management Programs.
• Commit to data-informed decisions and prioritize transparency in decision-making to ensure parking revenue is reinvested to strengthen local mobility, safety, and livability in a way that serves the whole community.
• Shape on-street parking programs through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and equitable public engagement
• Develop and implement district and project-specific communication plans.
• Plan and convene regular stakeholder advisory meetings.
• Supervise, set daily work plans, and coach supporting staff to reach project deadlines and Section goals.
• Develop and implement annual district work plans and manage project and program budgets.
• Prepare requests for proposals, manage consultant selection process, and oversee selected firms and vendors.
• Develop and manage consultant contacts and budgets.
• Demonstrate creativity, innovation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment to strive for best outcomes.
• Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism.
• Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning.
  
  

An ideal candidate will have supervising experience, 3-5 years of progressively responsible program or project management experience that requires both technical and interpersonal expertise. Ideal candidates should also have 3-5 years of experience working in transportation, parking, or public administration.

Who You Are

• Project/Program Manager: You know project management principles, can lead internal and external groups, can manage programs and projects, and can manage budgets.
• Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing.
• Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions.
• Results Driven: This position is high-paced and dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects and tasks are completed effectively and efficiently, and tackle urgent challenges with creativity and swift action.
• Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand and respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively.
• Experienced Leader: An experienced leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team and employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is important to you, along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values.
• Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You’ve demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, calm, and strategic in a high-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making.
• Authentic: Effective in a professionally diverse environment. You treat customers, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable.
  
  

Although Not Required, You May

Hold a degree or certificate in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Public Policy, Parking Management, or related field.

Questions?:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Qualifications

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience working with community stakeholders, advisory committees, or leading a group of individuals who may have divergent goals and perspectives.
• Experience developing work plans to implement adopted policies, strategies, and initiatives.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, work plans, and consultant contracts.
• Experience in data analysis, program evaluation, and policy implementation.
• Experience managing projects, prioritizing staff workloads, and making policy and program recommendations.
  
  

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between September 29, 2025, and October 13 , 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.
  
  

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect 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.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note that per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law , your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
  
  

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 13, 2025

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, is 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 results. 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 October 20 , 2025

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
  
  

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
  
  

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

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.
  
  

Additional Information

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
  
  

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

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