Renewable Natural Gas Analyst/Supervisor (Analyst III)
About The Position
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is seeking a Renewable Natural Gas Analyst/Supervisor to oversee and coordinate Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) operations and provide analytical and programmatic support to the Operations Division’s Resource Recovery portfolio. The role leads the RNG Operations team and coordinates work across multiple city teams, while balancing regulatory compliance, operational needs, safety, and data-driven decision-making. The position provides direct supervision and support to approximately two RNG Operators, including work planning, performance management, training, and safety oversight. It also oversees vendor procurement and management, tracks and plans the RNG operational budget, contributes to long-term operational resiliency planning, and reviews capital improvement plans and facility upgrade proposals. The incumbent analyzes operational data to support compliance metrics, operational efficiency, process improvements, and RIN or other revenue needs. The position reports to the Resource Recovery Manager (Analyst IV). The work is based at the Bureau of Environmental Services campus in North Portland. During onboarding and orientation, the schedule is five days per week, eight hours per day, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After successful completion of the probationary period, compressed workweek options may be available, with the final schedule determined by the incumbent and manager.
Requirements
- Communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, verbally and in writing, and prepare concise, comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other communications.
- Know and use technology including general office software, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), local and federal reporting tools, and document management software.
- Have knowledge of renewable natural gas and organic waste receiving systems, including anaerobic digestion processes, basic gas quality parameters, and operational constraints in a wastewater treatment environment.
- Analyze operational and regulatory data related to RNG and organic waste receiving programs to support performance tracking, cost recovery, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Train staff, provide guidance, and lead workplace efforts to accomplish overall work objectives.
- Understand, oversee, and implement safety protocols for a hazardous gas environment.
- Submit a cover letter and résumé addressing the listed minimum qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Operations Division’s liaison and point of contact for overall RNG operations and supervision, coordinating with multiple city teams.
- Directly supervise and support approximately two RNG Operators, including work planning, performance management, training, and safety oversight.
- Oversee vendor procurement and management.
- Track and plan the RNG operational budget.
- Contribute to long-term operational resiliency planning and development.
- Attend capital improvement project meetings to review and comment on plans for upgrades and other facility improvements.
- Review and analyze operational data and make decisions supporting compliance metrics, operational efficiencies, process improvements, and RIN or other revenue needs.
- Maintain a safe work environment at the RNG Facility and ensure staff compliance with safety protocols and requirements.
- Coordinate with the Health and Safety Team for the RNG area.
- Support cross-program coordination to improve efficiency, optimize resource use, and sustain the program over the long term.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
