Project Manager - Watershed Planning Job Hillsboro area,Oregon USA,Management

Position: Project Manager 3 - Watershed Planning

The Position

The Natural Systems Enhancement and Stewardship department is seeking a Project Manager 3 - Watershed Planning. This position manages planning projects from initiation through completion, applying appropriate levels of oversight based on project scope, complexity, and organizational needs. Supports the planning, development, and implementation of strategies at the watershed and sub-basin scale to advance stormwater management, ecological enhancement, and environmental stewardship.

Applies technical expertise in surface water and stormwater systems, watershed management, ecological processes, restoration planning, and environmental and land-use regulations to create prioritization frameworks to guide project development and ensure regulatory compliance. Leads and coordinates internal and external teams to achieve defined project outcomes.

Essential Functions

(This section outlines the essential functions assigned to the position. The essential functions listed below are not intended to include all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may modify, add, or remove duties or functions at its discretion.)

Produces integrated planning deliverables, including subbasin strategies, stormwater master plans, priority assessments, and alternative analyses. Guides the development and implementation planning of resilient stream corridor approaches, stormwater management, stream enhancement, and riparian plantings projects to meet regulatory requirements and advance watershed health goals.

Manages assigned projects to align with program and departmental roadmaps and CWS key outcomes by defining scope, developing requests for proposals, overseeing contracts and consultants, maintaining schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies, and coordinating with Procurement on the consultant selection process and approvals.

Monitors and documents project progress, risks, and changes, providing timely updates and coordinating project elements with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders. Tracks, analyzes, and reports on project activities, trends, and effectiveness to ensure alignment with ecological goals and organizational objectives.

Leads collaborative development of project concepts, evaluating alternatives and identifying cost-effective, innovative methods, tools, and practices for implementation.

Coordinates with stakeholders, including agencies, jurisdictions, community groups, contractors, and consultants to support project development and implementation.

Supports public involvement activities in partnership with Communications and Community Engagement, represents CWS in meetings with advisory committees, partner agencies, and community groups. Resolves complaints and addresses public concerns related to projects.

Serves as a technical resource providing guidance in the development and implementation of department activities and projects.

Trains, mentors, and coordinates the work of interns.

May supervise the work of technical, professional, and/or supervisory staff. Oversees employee development and performance including selection and training; preparation of performance appraisals, and development or improvement plans; resolves complaints and grievances; implements disciplinary actions.

Assists in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforces a safe workplace; establishes a culture of teamwork and communication; creates a workplace that promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.

Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of project management
Principles and practices of stormwater management, ecological enhancement, and environmental stewardship
Methods of stakeholder engagement
Principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, schedule and manage functional requirements
Principles and practices of budget preparation and control
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the Federal Clean Water Act requirements and state water quality requirements

SKILL IN:

Prioritizing multiple projects and managing competing deadlines
Analyzing information, identifying issues, and developing solutions
Building and sustaining internal and external partnerships
Projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
Facilitating meetings, discussions, or collaborative work sessions
Use of computers and computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and project scheduling and tracking applications

ABILITY TO:

Coordinate and manage multiple projects to completion within scheduled deadlines and allocated budgets
Prepare and present clear and concise reports, verify trends, and submit proposals for change
Understand and interpret pertinent policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
Facilitate discussions with…