Job Details

Job Title: Water Security Specialist

The City of Portland Water Bureau's mission is to serve excellent water every minute of every day to almost 1 million customers in the Portland Metropolitan area. We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We are committed to the difficultand essentialwork of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this position.

Our mission: We serve excellent water every minute of every day.

Our vision: The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come.

Our equity commitment: We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficultand essentialwork of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities.

Our values: Honor our responsibility. We take part in a long legacy of careful stewardship of natural resources, infrastructure, and public trust. We never forget that water is essential. Serve our community. We know people depend on us. We are dedicated to listening, communicating, and acting with compassion. Work well. Our strength lies in the skills, expertise, and creativity our employees bring to work every day. We work hard, we work safely, and we adapt. Use money wisely. We work to control costs while maintaining high standards. We invest to make our water system stronger, more flexible, and better prepared for challenges ahead. Build relationships. We recognize the power of collaboration--with customers, coworkers, and partner organizations. Our relationships guide our work.

City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility

These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. They determine everything we do and every decision we make as City government.

The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.

The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland's benefits, please click here.

Questions? Terrol Johnson, Senior Recruiter, ...@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and answers to the supplemental questions how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Knowledge of principles and methods associated with building and grounds security practices.
2. Knowledge of and experience applying methods and procedures in dealing with disruptive or suspicious visitors.
3. Knowledge of experience applying emergency response techniques, first aid techniques, and criteria for determining if emergency aid is necessary.
4. Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, or problem-solve situations and make independent decisions.
5. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a diversity of people.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
• Ability to obtain State of Oregon certification as an unarmed security officer within 60 days of hire.

The Recruitment Process

Step 1: Apply online between November 17, 2025, and December 1, 2025.

Required Application Materials:

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

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date. Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments. To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, 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 reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your rsum 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 reflects all your relevant experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter; it will not be reviewed.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• 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.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of December 1, 2025.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their rsum and supplemental questions, is weighted 100%.
• Your rsum 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 results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.0 1 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of December 8th.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD.

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

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

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

The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer