Regional Water Providers Consortium Analyst (Analyst I - CPPW))

The Position

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.

As Consortium Analyst, your work will focus on three main areas:

• Program Implementation and Analysis
• Program Administration
• Public Outreach and Partner Relations

As a person, you are:

• Curious
• Outcomes-oriented
• Collaborative
• Passionate
• Problem solver

About Us:

The Portland Water Bureau's Resource Protection and Planning Group conducts natural resource stewardship, environmental protection, climate change analysis, and adaptive water resource planning efforts related to Portland's drinking water system. The group contains seven divisions of science, technical, policy, and regulatory compliance staff working to ensure that the natural conditions contributing to Portland's outstanding drinking water sources are protected and maintained.

The Regional Water Provider's Consortium (Consortium) provides leadership in the planning, management, stewardship, and resiliency of drinking water in the greater Portland, OR metropolitan region. The Consortium is comprised of 26 water provider members (including the Portland Water Bureau) which are located in Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington Counties. Since its formation in 1997, Consortium members have worked together on regional water supply coordination, water conservation, emergency preparedness, regional coordination, and public outreach programs. The Consortium's values include collaboration, partnership, transparency, resiliency, and equity. This position and the Consortium are fully funded through annual water provider membership dues. The Consortium's fiscal year 26-27 budget is approximately $1.3 million. Find out more about the Consortium and its work at regionalH2O.org.

The Consortium encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience using strong communication skills, including experience speaking publicly, facilitating meeting discussions, and preparing clear and persuasive written materials using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
2. Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs or projects, including organizing training or professional development initiatives, events, and activities.
3. Experience applying analytical skills, including the ability to collect and interpret data, solve problems, evaluate options, and present findings to diverse audiences.
4. Experience working with diverse stakeholders who had conflicting priorities in order to reach a shared project or program goal.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:

• At least three years of experience working for public utilities or other local, state, or federal government agencies
• Ability to fluently speak and write in one or more of the City's top spoken languages other than English.
• Demonstrated experience using online tools and services which are used for conducting surveys (e.g. Survey Monkey), displaying mapped content (e.g. GIS, Tableau), distributing electronic newsletters (Emma), or updating web pages (e.g. content management systems like Drupal, Google sites).
• Experience with contracting (e.g. draft request for proposals, scopes of work, evaluating proposals and qualifications, track expenditures, and ensure requirements are met).
• Knowledge of emergency management, incident command system (ICS), or drinking water resiliency requirements.

Education/Training: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is course work from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, emergency management, water resources, environmental studies, or a related field; AND Experience: Two (2) years of professional and responsible analytical or related work experience.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between August 10, 2026- to August 24, 2026

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.
• Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans' Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.
• 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 reflects 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 is reflective of 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 August 24, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their rsum and supplemental questions, 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 result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of August 31, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. (Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used)

Step 4: Selection (Interview): September 2026

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

Step 5: Offer of Employment: October 2026

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