Contracting Analyst; Analyst II - CPPW

Job Appointment:
Full-Time, Regular Typical Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm; an alternate schedule may be available after probation.

Work Location:

Hybrid
. The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to‑office (RTO) policy, which could change in‑person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up‑to‑date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In‑person work will be conducted at Urban Forestry, 10910 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217.

Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, .

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

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees (Include this for classifications identified as eligible or if bureau requests languages).

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.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP & R) Urban Forestry (UF) is looking for a Contracting Analyst II to oversee the contracts and procurement efforts essential for the care of over 333,000 City‑owned street trees. In this role, you will be responsible for leading solicitation processes, updating agreements and contracts, processing purchase orders, and managing contract amendments and task orders. Collaboration with Urban Forestry program managers and procurement professionals will be key to ensuring alignment with our processes and equity goals.

Additionally, you will serve as a liaison among internal stakeholders, City offices, and vendors to streamline the contracts and procurement process. This position is funded by the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF), reflecting a significant investment in street tree planting and care in Portland. The program, established under PCEF, aims to foster healthy, resilient communities through green infrastructure initiatives.

• Utilize expertise in the areas of public administration, procurement, and financial management to analyze, support, and develop solutions that address the contracting needs of our UF programs.
• Research ways to build out scopes of work and contractor requirements for tree care and maintenance.
• Partner with Urban Forestry Leadership to ensure that realistic and attainable procurement timelines, resources, and workplans are created, communicated, and managed.
• Coordinate procurement and contract management processes between City Resources, including Urban Forestry managers and staff, procurement, or legal representatives, as well as be a liaison to contractors, consultants, and community partners.
• Develop and manage all contract‑related items, including task orders, invoice processing, and amendments.

• Reflective and Adaptable: You actively seek feedback and take time to evaluate your efforts, always striving to refine and improve programs for greater impact.
• Detail‑oriented: You are an organizer and planner who understands the importance of maintaining clear, accurate, and accessible financial records.
• Project Manager: You can keep timelines and push projects forward while utilizing strong communication to collaborate with all parties.
• Equity Focused: You use an equity lens to ensure that projects deliver equitable outcomes.
• Collaborative Team Member: You help to foster an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace.

Urban Forestry's mission is to manage and ensure Portland’s urban forest infrastructure for current and future generations. Portland’s urban forest is valued at over $9.2 billion and comprises over 1.2 million park trees, 333,000 street trees, and 2.9 million private property trees. The Urban Forestry team is responsible for the overall management, stewardship, and improvement of this essential infrastructure system. Urban Forestry’s work includes delivery of sustainable and equitable forest…