Business Systems Analyst II

The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is hiring a Business Systems Analyst II to support the Environmental Investigations Division. This Division collects, evaluates, manages and delivers environmental data to support decisions made by most major programs within BES, as well as by other City Bureaus. The primary purpose of the Division is to function as a technical data hub to support bureau mission and objectives, such as regulatory compliance, watershed assessment, wastewater and stormwater management, treatment plant process control, property acquisition, remediation, source control, and utility design and construction. The Division works with a variety of observations and measurements, including but not limited to: laboratory analytical data; flow, velocity, and level data from stormwater and sanitary sewer system assets; ecological data; rainfall data; and subsurface characterization data. This data management position has been created to help ensure that the bureau and ratepayers are getting the highest value out of the data in which we have invested. Development and implementation of data management standards and protocols, coordination of database systems, and process improvements in the path between data generators and data users will support strategic initiatives related to responsive and adaptive decision-making and service delivery.

BES is a dynamic organization that provides sewage and stormwater collection and treatment services, protects surface and ground water quality, and works for clean rivers and healthy watersheds. The Bureau's vision is to be recognized as a trusted service provider and innovative environmental leader through a demonstrated commitment to our mission and our community.

This position will reside at the BES Water Pollution Control Laboratory.

This position will support the data management initiatives and business process improvements at the Division scale as well as the specific initiatives needed to improve the reliable quality, storage, and accessibility of data managed by the five teams housed within it: the Investigation and Monitoring Services Section, Field Operations Section, Coordinated Site Analysis Section, Laboratory Section, and Data Acquisition and Management Section. Specifically, this position will:

The City of Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) works with Portland residents and businesses to protect water quality, public health, and the environment through wastewater collection and treatment, sewer construction and maintenance, stormwater management, and stream and watershed restoration. Our assets include two wastewater treatment plants, 98 pump stations, 3000 miles of pipes, and thousands of ' green' assets. BES is committed to diversity and equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community. For more information about BES, please visit http://www.portlandoreqon.gov/bes.

 

Lauded as one of the best places to live in America, Portland is a city with a vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty, good schools and friendly people. Home to about 680,000 residents within 145 square miles, Portland maintains deep ties to the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty. Portland is listed among the top 25 arts destinations in the United States, named one of the best cycling cities in North America, and one of America's best walking towns. Mount Hood, the Cascade Mountain Range and the renowned Oregon Coast are all just over an hour away. There are 37,000 acres of parks and green spaces within the metropolitan area including the largest urban wilderness in the U.S.: the 5,000-acre Forest Park located within the city limits. Average temperatures range between 34° in winter to 80° in summer and Portland receives 37" of rain annually, less than Seattle, Houston, Baltimore, Boston and Atlanta.

The City of Portland workforce is 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. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.

 TO QUALIFY:

 THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. 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.

 

 

All completed applications for this position must be submitted online no later than 11:59 pm, on the closing date of this recruitment.  E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

 

Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

 

ADA Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

 

John DiGrazia, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

(503) 823-4034