Cannabis Program Supervisor (Supervisor I - E) Open Continuous

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Cannabis Program Supervisor (Supervisor I - E) Open Continuous

Salary

$65,811.00 - $109,491.00 Annually

Location

1221 SW 4th Ave, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2019-01077

Bureau

Office of Community & Civic Life

Opening Date

11/18/2019

Closing Date

2/17/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position



This recruitment will remain open for three (3) months.
  • The third review period will consist of all applications received from 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2020.   
If you are notified that you have been placed on the eligible list, you do NOT need to reapply and you will remain on the eligible list for the duration of this recruitment.


The Cannabis Program in the Office of Community & Civic Life (Civic Life) regulates cannabis businesses in Portland in coordination with other City bureaus and State offices; works with business owners to navigate and remain in compliance with local and state regulation; convenes a cannabis public advisory body, the Cannabis Policy Oversight Team (CPOT), that recommends equitable cannabis policies to Civic Life; manages Cannabis Social Equity Grants funded by a portion of the City's 3% local tax on retail cannabis sales; acts as an information resource for local, state, and national elected officials, staff, and constituents; advocates at the local, state, and Federal level for cannabis policy changes in coordination with the City of Portland's Office of Government Relations; and generally works for more equitable policies and outcomes in cannabis.

This position is the direct supervisor for 7 full-time staff (FTE) that carry out the licensing, compliance, public advisory, grants management, education, policy, and other work of the Cannabis Program.

This position also involves making policy recommendations to Portland City Council, commissioners, and bureau leadership through evaluation of data, research, best practices, input from program staff, public advisory bodies, community members, identity- and cultural-based organizations, and direction from Portland City Council, with an explicit focus on achieving more equitable outcomes in Portland's cannabis industry and to individuals and communities most impacted by cannabis prohibition.

The position also oversees resource allocation and expenditures of program budget to ensure that the program effectively delivers services and maximize resources available including oversight of contracts, expenditures, and analysis of impacts versus costs.

Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are 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 following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
 
  1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information, reports, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.
  2. Ability to supervise a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.
  3. Strong racial, gender, class analysis and experience working with diverse groups and clear understanding of cultural differences, especially as they relate to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender-equality, socio-economic status, and their intersections particularly for those people and communities disproportionately impacted by the "war on drugs."
  4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with bureau managers and staff, staff of other bureaus, representatives of other agencies, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
  5. Ability to develop new policies and make decisions within established policies and procedures that influence the operations and objectives of the unit and work of subordinate staff.
     

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to the 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 for required certifications may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
 
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional résumé online, as well as answer the supplemental questions specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:
 
  • Your résumé and answers 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.
  • Your answers to each supplemental question should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications.  You may want to prepare your answers offline and then cut and paste into the text box provided.
  • Your résumé should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to your supplemental questions and résumé any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
 
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time 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.

Questions?
Terrol Johnson, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-3172

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
 

 

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
 
This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefts may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Benefits & Wellness Office at 503-823-6031.
 
  • A choice of two medical/vision plans and two dental plans.
  • Coverage is available to benefits-eligible employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26.
  • For full time employees, the City pays 95% of the cost of coverage, you pay 5%.
  • The part-time employees' cost is pro-rated based on the number of hours in the employee's regular work schedule.
  • We offer many on-site fitness center locations and classes, stretching,
  • discounts to local fitness clubs,
  • smoking cessation benefits,
  • chronic care coaching programs,
  • worksite wellness screenings and flu shots.
  • Basic life insurance at no cost to full time employees.
  • Levels of coverage are based on bargaining units, employment status and/or annual salaries.
    • Supplemental life insurance - employees may purchase up to $500,000 for themselves
    • up to $300,000 for their spouse or domestic partner.
    • up to $25,000 for dependent children.
    • This coverage is portable upon retirement or separation. There are some limitations on coverage level.
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Long Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of your basic monthly earnings up to $3,333 per month.
  • The benefit is available 60 days from the onset of the approved disability, or exhaustion of sick leave, whichever is later.
  • Preexisting condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
Short-Term Disability
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Short-Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of pre-disability earnings for eligible employees
  • The benefit is available after a 14-day waiting period, and can continue for 90 days.
  • Pre-existing condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% benefit (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential counseling services for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Effective July 1, 2013, the plan provides up to five free visits per year.
  • Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) allows you to make pre-tax contributions to your account to pay for eligible medical/dental/vision expenses which are not paid by your health insurance (deductibles, co-pays, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Account Program (DCAP) allows you to pay for your eligible dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The maximum allowable you may contribute to this plan is $5,000. 
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
    • The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
    • Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)
  • Option to contribute a portion of your earnings on a pre-tax basis to the City's Deferred Compensation Program.
Paid Leave
  • 112 hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase over time.
  • Sick leave typically accrues up to a maximim rate of 40 hours per calendar year
  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • Three personal days accrue each year
Family Medical Leave

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.
 
  • City's TRIP Reduction Incentive Program (for transportation options)

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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.

A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history.

All of the supplemental questions below that are specifically listed in the "To Qualify" section are required for this position. Please provide unique responses for each question that specifically address the qualification(s). Answering "No", "See resume", or entering "N/A" in the open text field to any of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from further consideration.

If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to indicate that you are a veteran and also upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.


Have you read and understood all of the information listed above?
  • Yes
  • No
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
03
The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate:
  • My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
  • You may release my application, I am waiving confidentiality.
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Do you have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information, reports, and recommendations clearly and persuasively?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please describe how you have applied your ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information, reports, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.
In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
06
Do you possess the ability to supervise a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please describe how you have applied your ability to supervise a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
08
Do you possess strong racial, gender, class analysis and experience working with diverse groups and clear understanding of cultural differences, especially as they relate to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender-equality, socio-economic status and their intersections particularly for those people and communities disproportionately impacted by the "war on drugs"?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please describe how you have applied your strong racial, gender, class analysis and experience working with diverse groups and clear understanding of cultural differences, especially as they relate to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender-equality, socio-economic status and their intersections particularly for those people and communities disproportionately impacted by the "war on drugs".

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
10
Do you have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with bureau managers and staff, staff of other bureaus, representatives of other agencies, the public and others encountered in the course of work?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Please describe how you have applied your ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with bureau managers and staff, staff of other bureaus, representatives of other agencies, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as,
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
12
Do you have the ability to develop new policies and make decisions within established policies and procedures that influence the operations and objectives of the unit and work of subordinate staff?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Please describe how you have applied your ability to develop new policies and make decisions within established policies and procedures that influence the operations and objectives of the unit and work of subordinate staff.

In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as,
  • Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
  • Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
  • Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)

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