Biogas Utilization Analyst III – CPPW

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: M-F, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Work Location: Columbia Boulevard Plant, 5001 N Columbia Blvd., Oregon
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.

The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Operations and Maintenance Group (O&MG) is seeking a Biogas Utilization Analyst III – CPPW to join our Operations Division to plan, organize, manage, and direct the use of BESs biogas as a fuel for on-site use, or feedstock to the renewable natural gas (RNG) facility for sale to transportation and stationary sectors; as a bio-intermediary for production of other renewable fuels or other value-chain intermediaries as determined.

BES has been producing and beneficially using biogas (the methane from treated digester gas) since the plant was built in 1952. Over the years, the percentage of biogas beneficial reuse has grown tremendously, and we are investing in technology and facilities to enable us to become a 100% digester gas beneficial use utility. BES has constructed a digester-gas treatment system that will produce a natural gas pipeline-quality product. The Bureau has contracts for the distribution and sale of renewable natural gas for use as a vehicle fuel.

Safety is the number one priority. The Biogas Utilization Analyst works continuously and closely with Plant staff and the Bureaus Safety team to ensure safe biogas operation. The position provides leadership, strategic direction, and continuous improvement in biogas utilization. The position uses its experience and knowledge of renewable energy, renewable fuel, and carbon credit markets to position BES to receive environmental attribute credits and maximize revenue streams associated with biogas end products.

The position leads and participates in efforts to build program support and participation with internal and external program stakeholders; and performs related duties as assigned. They are responsible for monitoring, analysis, and reporting of energy usage and production, energy cost and revenue projection modeling, management of energy and financial data to support BESs annual budget process and individual capital project investment decisions.

The position is responsible for compliance with state and federal renewable/low carbon fuel programs and biogas laws and regulations, utility interconnection agreements, and for managing various buyer and consultant contracts associated with renewable natural gas sales and business. The position centers equity in their work in accordance with the bureaus Equity and Strategic Plans.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to learn the various system components and assist O&MG staff in the troubleshooting and diagnosis of asset failures should they be encountered.

The position requires physical presence at the treatment facility and will work five days/week, eight hours/day, M-F, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm during onboarding and orientation. Final schedule, including options for compressed work weeks and telework, will be identified and agreed upon by the incumbent and manager.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our city and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities. To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720

Questions:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
[email protected]

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and rsum how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Experience and knowledge of biogas systems, renewable energy, renewable fuel, and the carbon credit market including effectively navigating the complexities in market-based fluctuations and demonstrated nimbleness to pivot strategy and communicate status of renewables focus.
2. 5-years of demonstrated experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, with an increasing level of responsibility. In-depth understanding of the biological anaerobic digestion process.
3. Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents involving administrative, organizational, technical, budgetary, and financial data; communicate complex analytical topics to non-technical audiences.
4. Ability to exercise independent judgment, logical and fact-based problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines to analyze complex administrative, financial, and organizational issues to develop recommendations.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office management and staff, representatives of other public agencies, the public, diverse BES stakeholders including planners, engineers, millwrights, operators, and safety professionals.

A Professional Engineering (PE) License is desirable but not required.
A Oregon DEQ Wastewater Treatment Grade III certification or higher is desirable but not required.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.
Education/Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, management, finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field;
AND
Experience: Six (6) years of professional and responsible experience performing analytical or related work in a public agency
Applicants must also possess:

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

The Recruitment Process

• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)

Application Tips:

• Your cover letter 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 resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach materials not requested.
• All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• All applications must be submitted via the City’s online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

• An evaluation of each applicant’s training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter 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 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 the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

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

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
• Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Additional Information

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  • Veteran Preference
  • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

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