Job - Community food policy specialist- Multnomah County, Portland OR
Job position open for community food policy specialist
Contact Name(s)/Phone(s): Susan Giesbrecht 503-988-5015 x24289 Department: Chair's Office
Class Number/Title: 6020/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN
Date: Continuous
MULTNOMAH COUNTY ANNOUNCES A RECRUITMENT FOR:
Community Food Policy Specialist
SALARY:
$17.55 - $21.61 Hourly $3,053.70 - $3,760.14 Monthly $36,644.40 - $45,121.68 Annually
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
RECRUITMENT NO.: 6020-28
THE POSITION:
Multnomah County is a great place to live and work in part due to the county's commitment to sustainability. Multnomah County is a national leader on critical issues such as climate change, green buildings, renewable power, sustainable food systems and sustainable government operations. The Multnomah County Office of Sustainability mission is to enhance the livability of our community and to ensure that current and future generations' needs are met. We are committed to the "triple bottom line" of sustainability -environmental protection, sustainable economic development and social equity.
We are searching for a Community Food Policy Specialist who shares this same passion for the "triple bottom line" and wants to support major policy and project efforts to ensure that all our residents have access to a healthy, sustainable, local food system. Multnomah County recognizes the critical role of food as a social determinant of health and equity for our residents. The selected Coordinator will be a member of the county's Office of Sustainability and will report to the Sustainability Director.
Under the direction of the Sustainability Director, you will provide leadership on major policy efforts such as the Multnomah Food Initiative and Action Plan, the 2009 Climate Action Plan, County Digs and staffing to the Portland/Multnomah Food Policy Council. In addition, you will assist in the development and support of new policies and projects for internal government operations and in the community. As part of these duties, you will be responsible for developing community partnerships, facilitating multi-stakeholder meetings, developing outreach and communication materials, working closely with community and local government leaders and assisting in strategic planning. In addition, you may be asked to provide technical assistance to community members on urban food projects and participate in public speaking events.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience with sustainability principles with a demonstrated emphasis on sustainability policy analysis, development, outreach, and evaluation. Strong writing, research, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential. Also essential are a demonstrated ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder projects and the ability to build strong working relationships with the community, other local governments and within the county. This position demands a positive can-do attitude, well-developed social skills, a sense of humor and the ability to achieve outstanding results.
This position is open until filled and may close at any time when a sufficient number of applications have been received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Multnomah County is actively recruiting persons from diverse backgrounds to enhance service delivery to our diverse community. Our commitment to exceptional customer service relies upon a team-oriented workplace and a continuous quality improvement environment.
TO QUALIFY:
In order to meet the screening qualifications for this recruitment, applicants must have a combination of education and experience equivalent to that outlined below, plus any other listed screening qualifications. The following guidelines will be used in evaluating applications. Credit for work that is less than 40 hours per week will be pro-rated. Post-high school education will be credited on the basis of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours equal one year.
Experience: Three years of policy or program development; knowledge and experience in food equity/urban agriculture issues a plus; AND
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; AND
Other:
Knowledge of sustainability principles (3E's: environment, economy, equity) and effective implementation techniques
- Knowledge of healthy, sustainable and equitable food system issues
- Knowledge of food system policy development
- Knowledge of and skills to coordinate successful food system projects
- Abilities in community organizing
- Knowledge of and skills in facilitating organizational and community change
- Knowledge of and skills in fundraising
- Skills in outreach and communication
Qualified applicants will have knowledge of and experience with volunteer coordination and/or teaching. Strong writing, research, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential. Also essential are a demonstrated ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects and the ability to build strong working relationships with the community, other local governments, and within the county. This position demands a positive can-do attitude, well-developed social skills, a sense of humor, and the ability to achieve outstanding results.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
THE SCREENING AND EVALUATION PROCESS:
- Unless otherwise noted, applications will be screened to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications. All the evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications must be shown on the standard Multnomah County Employment Application; other application materials will not be reviewed at this stage of the screening process.
- Application packets that meet the minimum qualifications will be screened again on the applicants' ability to do the job based on the following criteria: relevance of training and education, relevance of work experience, and the complexity of relevant work performed and/or responses to supplemental questions.
- Applicants who pass at Step #2 may be asked for additional information either orally or in writing. The final score and placement on the civil service list of eligibles will be based on the application, responses to the supplemental questions, and/or any additional information obtained.
- The highest scoring applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for an interview.
Executive, non-civil service employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Appointments to Executive Service positions may be made through direct appointment, or through a recruitment process. When a recruitment process is used, applications will be screened to identify the candidates whose education, experience and abilities best match the desired qualifications for the position.
Please note that the application information may be used throughout the entire screening and recruitment process. This process is subject to change without notice.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
If you feel that you qualify for veterans' points, please submit a completed Multnomah County Veterans' Preference form and all required documentation, including a copy of your DD214, with your application packet by the closing date. Veterans' preference cannot be honored for this recruitment without it. Veterans who qualify will be granted five points preference upon successful completion of all phases of the recruitment process. Disabled veterans who qualify will be granted 10 points.
Please note that Veteran's preference is not applicable for executive, non-civil service positions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
Multnomah County will give consideration to all qualified applicants for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, familial status or any other nonmerit factor. Accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or nonsensory impairments, upon request, at the telephone numbers listed below.
HOW TO APPLY
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Applications and supplemental questions, if applicable must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date, if shown.
Questions: Please contact the Contact Person below
Questions about the application process for the hearing impaired: (503) 988-5170 TTY
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Contact Name(s)/Phone(s): Susan Giesbrecht 503-988-5015 x24289 Department: Chair's Office
Class Number/Title: 6020/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN Date: Continuous
