Job Appointment: Full time, Limited Duration. Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointments shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from future sources.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm with occasional work into mid-evening. Alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. The Vanport Building - 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). To view this labor agreement, please click here.

Application Materials: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

• Serve as the primary liaison between City project managers and compliance units at the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices.
• Partner with staff across multiple City bureaus responsible for managing property, projects, and permits subject historic and cultural resource laws.
• Develop intergovernmental agreements and internal documents, including standard practices and procedures for compliance with state and federal laws.
• Provide guidance and training to City project managers.
• Oversee the development of a Programmatic Agreement for urban rail infrastructure (streetcar tracks).
• Monitor, assess, and report on Citywide compliance with historic and cultural resource requirements.
• Consult on projects requiring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

• Collaborative and Independent: Builds strong partnerships while also working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong Communicator: Listens actively, identifies concerns, engages respectfully, conveys information clearly, checks for understanding, and adapts communication style to different audiences.
• Proficient Time Manager: Demonstrates exceptional planning skills, consistently meets deadlines, and responds promptly to inquiries, showcasing efficient time allocation and prioritization.
• Solutions Oriented: A problem solver who uses critical thinking to identify options to tackle issues and create opportunities.
• Emotionally Intelligent: Shows empathy, professionalism, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills in team settings.

About the Bureau

The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and practical solutions that enhance Portland's livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity to achieve prosperous, healthy, resilient communities. In collaboration with community partners, we provide; comprehensive land use, neighborhood, economic, historic and environmental planning, and urban design; policy and technical services to advance green building and a just transition to clean energy, waste prevention, composting and recycling, and a sustainable food system; administration of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund; policy to address climate change; regulation of private franchise utilities; administration of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission; and digital equity and inclusion policy, projects and outreach. (http://www.portland.gov/bps). For more information about Portland’s recycling, composting and garbage programs visit: (https://www.portland.gov/bps/garbage-recycling)

BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with abroad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Recording: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/Z9v0mCPk5w-4Lu6k-i-87ic98Je6iZOPV6jjKjRM_K8Ertt_xwa-BXlmtujlxRXt.a4flKrRcPzpYs5qs

Have a question?

Contact Information:

Tamela Ressler, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Tamela.Ressler@portlandoregon.gov

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience interpreting and applying historic and cultural resources laws, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
2. Experience leading work in archaeology and/or historic preservation.
3. Ability to work with regulatory agencies to solve technical or compliance issues.
4. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across City bureaus and with outside agencies.
5. Knowledge of the issues related to access, equity, diversity, displacement, inclusion, implicit bias, and institutional racism in the context of historic and cultural resources.

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

• Meets the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in Archaeology, Architectural History, or History;
• Experience preparing historic and cultural resource deliverables, and working with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs), or Certified Local Governments (CLGs).

STEP 1: Apply online between December 1, 2025 - December 22, 2025

Required Application Materials:

• Résumé
  • Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

• Answers 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 reflects 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 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: December 23, 2025 - January 2, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé 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 January 5, 2026

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid-to-Late January 2026

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

Step 5: Offer of Employment: February 2026

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

Step 6: Start Date: March 2026

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

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Click here 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