Regional Water Providers Consortium Analyst (Analyst I - CPPW

Job Appointment:Full time, Regular

Work Schedule:Monday
- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional weekends and evenings

Work Location:Hybrid
- The Portland Building, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information,

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

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

Union Representation:CPPW (City of Portland Professional Workers). To view this labor agreement, .

The Regional Water Providers Consortium (Consortium) is seeking applicants who are interested in a rewarding career as a Consortium Analyst (Analyst I). The Consortium Analyst is an integral part of the Consortium’s three-person team which will work collaboratively with Consortium staff, water provider members, and partners to achieve the goals and strategic initiatives outlined in the Consortium’s 5-year Strategic Plan.

The Consortium’s work is rooted in collaboration and is divided into three categories: water conservation, emergency preparedness and resiliency, and strengthening regional partnerships. This position is fully funded through the Consortium and is housed in the Portland Water Bureau’s Resource Protection and Planning Group through a staffing agreement.

• Lead or support regional committees and work groups made up of representatives from 26 water providers (e.g. facilitate meetings, lead discussions, coordinate peer-to‑peer resource sharing, and compile meeting summaries).
• Organize, coordinate, implement, and evaluate Consortium member training and professional development initiatives that strengthen water provider capabilities. (Example event types: emergency equipment drills, tabletop exercises, workshops, meeting and panel discussions, trainings, information sessions, and webinars.)
• Lead planning and implementation of Consortium projects, products, and programs as assigned.
• Use the Consortium’s Strategic Plan, member input, and other data to evaluate and make recommendations for incorporating performance metrics, process improvements, or cost savings into projects and programming.
• Assist with tracking legislation, regulatory requirements, and work from other jurisdictions that are relevant to drinking water providers as needed.

• Present information on Consortium programs and projects to the Consortium Board, Executive Committee, Technical Committee, and other committees/work groups.
• Coordinate or support program administration functions including contracting and developing materials that inform and/or support decision making of Consortium members.
• Assist Consortium Managing Director with developing, monitoring, reconciling, maintaining, and reporting on the Consortium’s annual budget, revenues, and expenditures.
• Contribute to the Consortium’s annual work plan and budget development, 5-year Strategic Plan, and updating/developing other plans commissioned on behalf of Consortium members.
• Collaboratively work with Consortium staff to maintain an internal file structure and comply with archive requirements.

• Promote the Consortium and its work, key messages, and resources to Consortium members, strategic partners, and the public.
• Represent and elevate drinking water interests and serve as a Consortium spokesperson in Consortium media campaign interviews and at meetings, events, exercises, and conferences with regional, state, and national partners.
• Contribute to development and updates of Consortium messages and outreach resources.

• Curious: You approach your work with a growth mindset, aim for continuous development, and are willing to learn about topics aren’t yet familiar with.
• Outcomes‑oriented: You enjoy contributing to a small yet highly motivated team. You are a self‑starter who is willing to ask questions in order to get direction.
• Collaborative: You are team oriented and possess emotional intelligence. You are skilled at relationship…