Street Systems Division Maintenance Supervisor II

The Position

Job Appointment: Full time

Work Schedule: This is a manager/supervisor position. As of April 2025, all manager and supervisor positions are required to report in person to their worksites full time.

Work Location: 2 929 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97227, Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .

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

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees

Union Representation: None, Non-represented

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 and attach a resume.

About The Position

Program Managers (Maintenance Supervisor II) are an essential part of the Maintenance Operations’ divisions. These positions provide equitable leadership while planning, organizing, and managing the division’s dynamic workload and supporting the Bureau’s strategic goals.

About The Division

Street Systems Division has ~100 employees and provides essential maintenance and repair services for the City’s 4,800 miles of roadways. The division is responsible for a variety of roadway programs. It can range from a large-scale paving project on a 5-year paving list with a 30-person crew, to filling potholes reported that same week and done by a 2-person team. We also support other City bureaus by paving back their water/sewer/storm trenches. In addition, the division is integral to realizing small capital safety projects and supporting the ADA curb ramp program.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Provide leadership focused on creating a workplace culture that is supportive of the City of Portland’s Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility
• Plan, organize, manage, and optimize the work of staff engaged in the development, implementation, and administration of maintenance and repair programs
• Develop divisional performance measures, using data to monitor outcomes and report on productivity goals; Apply continuous improvement principles to grow the Division and ensure the quality, effectiveness, durability, and proper timing of maintenance and repairs
• Establish standards and best practices, and use them in monitoring program performance against program goals and objectives to ensure consistent quality and progressive results
• Develop annual work plans, determine, and prioritize work, assign appropriate resources, and manage the budget of this and other related programs as deemed necessary by the Division Manager
• Be creative, innovative, and collaborate with team members and partners to achieve the best outcomes for the city.
• Oversee procurement of equipment, parts, and supplies to support operational objectives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment
• Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism
• Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning
  
  

Who You Are

• Experienced Supervisor: An experienced leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team/employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is essential to you, along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing
• Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You’ve demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a fast-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making.
• Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening, effective communication, and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions
• Project Manager: You have knowledge of project management principles and can support, lead, and review various operational projects that support the Group Director’s Division Manager’s and bureau initiatives. These projects may vary significantly in scope, but are centered on public improvements
• Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable
• Results Driven: This position is fast-paced, dynamic, and requires a candidate who can take charge, 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, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed
• Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/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
  
  

About The Bureau

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov .

Have a question?

Tami Larison, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Tamara.Larison@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The Following Minimum Qualifications Are Required For This Position

• Experience applying the principles of Public Works Maintenance and Repairs.
• Experience leading diverse teams by fostering collaboration, safety, professionalism, accountability and staff development.
• Experience in developing and monitoring performance metrics and indicators with a focus on customer service, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement (Such as Key Performance Indicators)
• Experience with asset management & project management using best practices in asset and project delivery, such as managed work plans, timelines and budgets.
• Experience with effective communications, both verbal and written, able to tailor messaging to varied audiences, document successful completion of assignments.
  
  

Applicant Must Also Possess

• A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record .
  
  

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:

• Have a Degree in Public Administration
• Be Bilingual in Spanish/English
• 5 years of program/project management experience
• 3 years of experience directing and planning work plans for staff
  
  

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between September 22 , 2025 – October 6, 2025

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
  
  

Optional Application Materials

• If you wish to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your veteran documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) by the recruitment's closing date.
  
  

We have recently updated our veteran preference process. As of 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 can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make 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 October 6, 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 October 13, 2025

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. ( Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used)
  
  

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late October

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
  
  

Step 5: Offer of Employment: November 2025

Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.

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