Street Cleaning Program Manager (Maintenance Supervisor II)

Posting number: 2026-00649

Department: Portland Bureau of Transportation

Job classification: Maintenance Supervisor II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation, Management, Project Management

Summary

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