Resource Recovery Analyst; Analyst III

Job Appointment & Work Schedule

Job Appointment: Full‑Time
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 07:00 am to 03:30 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: 5001 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97203

Benefits: For an overview, visit the benefits tab.

Union Representation: Non‑represented

Application Material: Apply online via the City of Portland’s portal. Attach a resume and cover letter.

Recruitment Open Until: March 23, 2026 or until 50 applications received (whichever comes first).

Are you a strategic, innovative, and people‑centered leader who can collaborate across diverse programs, balance regulatory compliance, operational needs, and data‑driven decision‑making? If so, join our team of amazing people at a beautiful campus in North Portland.

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) protects public health, water quality, and the environment by operating and maintaining wastewater and stormwater facilities. As an Operations Division, we monitor two wastewater treatment plants and nearly 100 sewage pump stations 24/7, and we are developing Operations for our Renewable Natural Gas Facility and Organic Waste Receiving Facility.

We seek a Resource Recovery Analyst (Analyst III) to oversee, coordinate, and prioritize the Operations Division’s Resource Recovery portfolio, focusing on Biosolids Land Application. The program manager will lead the Biosolids team and provide analytical and programmatic support to other Resource Recovery programs.

Logistics:
Five days a week, 8 hours/day, 07:00 am–03:30 pm during onboarding. Final schedule determined with manager; compressed work‑week options possible post‑probation.

• Liaison/point of contact for Biosolids and residuals management program administration.
• Provide direct supervision and support to biosolids land‑application staff (2 FTE), including planning, performance management, training, and safety oversight.
• Oversee preparation and submission of annual compliance reports and work plans for DEQ and EPA.
• Contract oversight and management.
• Annual and 5‑year budget development and monitoring with Resource Recovery Manager.
• Oversight of Biosolids Land Application team responsibilities: hauling coordination, sampling and compliance, land‑application coordination.
• Contribute to long‑term land application program resiliency planning and development.
• Provide analytical, data‑driven support for RNG and organic waste receiving.
• Track program performance, operational metrics, and cost‑recovery opportunities across the resource recovery portfolio.
• Assist with cross‑program coordination to improve efficiency, optimize resource use, and support long‑term sustainability.
• Direct report to Resource Recovery Manager (Analyst IV).

We re‑imagine our work to align with our values: equity, customer partnership, careful stewardship of watersheds and infrastructure, leadership, diversity, communication, transparency, and innovation.

We seek talented individuals from diverse backgrounds who collaborate and creatively partner to serve all Portland communities.

Learn more tlandoregon.gov/bes/.

Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
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• Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze operational, financial, and regulatory data related to RNG and organic waste receiving.
• Experience managing multiple municipal contracts.
• Skill in developing relationships with regulators, growers, landowners, consultants, and city reps.
• Ability to train staff, provide guidance, and lead to accomplish work objectives.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Associate of Applied Science in Water/Wastewater Technology or other environmental field; or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field; or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Valid Oregon Wastewater Operator Treatment Certification grade I–IV, or ability to apply for reciprocity.
• Required Experience: Five (5) years demonstrating the KSAs above.
• Preferred Experience: Ten (10) years demonstrating the KSAs above.