Street Cleaning Program Manager (Maintenance Supervisor II)

Program Managers (Maintenance Supervisor II) are an essential part of the Maintenance Operation’s divisions. A Maintenance Supervisor II position in Operations Division, Street Cleaning section is required to plan, organize, evaluate and manage all programs and sweeping routes for planned and unplanned maintenance, seasonal maintenance, including leaf day program and elimination of hazards as reported by the public. An emphasis on equity analysis utilizing geospatial information systems is required to ensure program delivery is represented throughout each council district. 

The Operations Section cleans streets and right of way by methods that include street sweeping, mowing, brush cutting, herbicide spraying, bike lane sweeping, street flushing, graffiti abatement, bridge and overpass cleaning, deicing, and plowing. Other duties for this Section include managing the Leaf Day program, cleaning before/during/after major events such as the Rose Festival and responding to emergency calls around the city to clear the right-of-way of various debris. This role is mission-critical and essential to accomplish the increased dynamic workload successfully and efficiently.

What you’ll get to do: 

• Provide leadership for unionized day and night teams focused on creating a workplace culture that is supportive of the City of Portland’s Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility 
• Plan, organize, evaluate, manage, and optimize the work of staff engaged in the development, implementation, and administration of maintenance and repair programs 
• Develop section performance measures, using data to monitor outcomes and report on productivity goals; Apply continuous improvement principles to grow the Division and ensure the quality, effectiveness, durability and proper timing of maintenance and repairs
• Establish standards and best practices, and use them in monitoring program performance against program goals and objectives to ensure consistent quality and progressive results
• Develop annual work plans, determine, and prioritize work, assign appropriate resources, and manage the budget of this and other related programs as deemed necessary by the Division Manager
• Be creative, innovative, and collaborate with team members and partners to achieve the best outcomes for the City
• Oversee procurement of equipment, parts, and supplies to support operational objectives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment
• Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism
• Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning

An Ideal Candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive responsibility in Public Works program development and supervision. Implementation and administration combination of training and experience in public works maintenance.

• Experienced Supervisor: An experienced leader with proven management and supervisory skills. You have a commitment to your position as well as your team/employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is important to you along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing
• Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You’ve demonstrated the ability to be forward looking while you remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision making
• Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions
• Project Manager: You have knowledge of project management principles and can support, lead, and review various operational projects that support the Group Director’s and bureau initiatives. These projects may vary greatly in scope but are centered on public improvements
• Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat the community, co-workers and employees with respect and are accountable to commitments  
• Results Driven: This position is high paced, dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner
• Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. You can deliver programs on time within budget and recognize when programs are behind
• Relationship Builder:  An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Experience providing leadership and change management to create a high performance and service-oriented work environment. Promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability including coaching, mentoring, and developing performance improvement for staff
2. Experience with the development, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics and indicators with a focus on customer service, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement
3. Experience with asset management, analysis utilizing geospatial information systems and project management such as: work planning, managing competing priorities and timelines, implementing standards and best practices in asset management, while ensuring delivery within budget
4. Experience with effective written and oral communications, understanding your audience, and documenting successful completion for a wide range of assignments. 

Applicant must also possess:

STEP 1: Apply online between July 27, 2026, and August 10, 2026
 
Required Application Materials: 

• Resume
• Answers to Supplemental Questions

• Your answers 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 résumé should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions..
• 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 any additional documents.
• Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.   

• An evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their answers to supplemental questions and resume, weighted 100%.
• Your answers to the supplemental questions and résumé 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 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
• Please note that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

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