The City of Portland is a full-service city with over 5,900 represented and non-represented employees and a budget of nearly $2.3 billion. Portland offers employees a competitive compensation package and participates in Oregon’s Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Lauded as one of the best places to live in America, Portland boasts a vibrant downtown, diverse neighbor-hoods, natural beauty, good schools and friendly people: Listed in the top 25 arts and culinary destinations in the U.S. Named one of the best cycling cities in North America Known as one of America’s most walkable towns.