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Built Environment Program Specialist with GIS knowledge, skills and abilities. Full-time, telework available (OR, WA). Multnomah County Health Department, Portland, OR

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Requisition: R-18735. Salary Range: $38.00 – $46.70 Hourly. Application Closes: November 30th, 2025.

Join us at Multnomah County Health Department, where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations we serve in our communities.

Multnomah County’s Public Health Division is a vital resource for residents, working to promote physical and mental health, prevent disease and injury, and ensure access to essential health services. Some of our key functions and services include: preventing and controlling diseases, supporting maternal and child health, addressing mental health and substance use, ensuring environmental health, and promoting health equity. 

The purpose of the Built Environment Program Specialist is to support program and policy development, decision-making and environmental change strategies for improving health equity through built environment interventions, primarily through transportation. The position serves as the subject matter expert on built environment influences on health and provides technical expertise to decision-makers, department leadership, partner organizations, and community groups on environmental health hazards, and strategies to reduce or mitigate related health impacts. The position promotes population health and health equity by identifying opportunities to advance public health and uses an environmental health justice lens to create conditions that support healthy people and healthy communities. 

As the Built Environment Program Specialist, you will: 

  • Provide decision support to leadership regarding impacts on population health from proposed policies
  • Track and participate in the development of proposed and current federal, state, regional and local policy, programs and legislation pertaining to transportation and land use
  • Prepare science-based issue briefs to educate and empower partners to improve health outcomes within their spheres of influence
  • Develop, implement and maintain program and project management and evaluation plans to achieve program goals
  • Provide strategic analysis and support to management in recommending and 
  • Research grants to support program needs, including grant management, execution and reporting, with adherence to a budget, timeline and deliverables.
  • Represent the County as a subject matter expert on technical and advisory committees, where the position is responsible for upholding the mission, vision and values of the county among complex interpersonal and interdisciplinary stakeholders
  • Develop meaningful partnerships with community groups to ensure that policy recommendations are responsive to community priorities and support improving climate health conditions
  • Apply for funding, develop collaborative work plans, and identify training opportunities in collaboration with partners

Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate’s relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. 

Routine Telework: At this time, this position is designated to “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home) most of the time. As with all telework positions, employees may be required to work in person on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Lloyd Corporate Plaza – Environmental Health, 847 NE 19th Ave, Suite 350, Portland, OR 97232.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

  • Education/Training: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree AND
  • Experience: one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Built Environment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Requires knowledge of transportation planning, the roles of each level of government, and common funding sources for transportation infrastructure. Includes familiarity with: travel demand modeling, demand management, capital project planning, environmental impact statements, and transit networks. This is demonstrated by academic training or experience working in built environment fields or areas of public health practice explicitly focused on built environment determinants of health.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Requires advanced proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) demonstrated by graduate level training or similar experience.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

  • Training in qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Experience with community outreach
  • Promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
  • Maintain a safe and healthful workplace

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Submit an online application

2. Attach a resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

3. Attach a cover letterthat expands on your resume, addressing how you qualify for the position and why you are interested in the role. Please include your experience working in built environment fields or areas of public health practice explicitly focused on built environment determinants of health.

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting for additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered. 

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

  • Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
  • Phone screen
  • Supplemental Questionnaire
  • Oral exam
  • Consideration of top candidates
  • Background, reference, and education checks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This represented position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-exempt

Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments for other available Program Specialist positions.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don’t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:Rebecca Richko

Email:rebecca.richko@multco.us

Phone:+1 (971) 9971646

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: 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.

Sustainable Sites Specialist. Full-time, remote in U.S. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Requisition #: 1188. Salary Range: $90,000 – $105,000/year Application Closes: not posted.

Position Description

As a Sustainable Sites Specialist you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping advance the goals of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its Technical Development Team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of sustainable sites, driving key initiatives such as leading future rating system development with an emphasis on the vital relationships among ecosystems, buildings, and communities. You’ll be involved in the development and implementation of an integrated strategy, managing the technical development of site-focused aspects of USGBC products – including LEED and SITES – and fostering innovative thinking about the future of sustainable site practices in alignment with our mission and strategic goals. 

You’ll report to the Director, Location & Land Use and be part of a highly collaborative and matrixed team environment where your contributions will help shape impactful outcomes. You’ll work closely with teams like Technical Development, Education, and Market Transformation and Development and may regularly partner with Technical Customer Service to resolve questions regarding the interpretation of sustainable site related rating system language.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the technical content for site sustainability topics across all rating systems including LEED and SITES, ensuring alignment with USGBC’s strategic goals and best practices.
  • Provide expertise in key technical areas, such as ecological conservation and restoration, green infrastructure and stormwater management, sustainable landscaping, heat island reduction, resilient site design, biodiversity, and human health and well-being, to support the development of rating systems and supporting materials.
  • Collaborate with USGBC staff and volunteers to co-develop credits, integrating sustainable site concepts across various rating systems.
  • Develop expertise in emerging site-related sustainability topics to keep USGBC at the forefront of impactful green building practices.
  • Engage with global external experts to enhance the development of technical tools and resources supporting rating system development and adoption related to sustainable sites.
  • Facilitate public speaking engagements and create technical content for presentations, effectively communicating LEED technical information on sustainable sites to diverse audiences.
  • Respond to inquiries from external parties, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of information regarding technical development and LEED credit related to sustainable sites.
  • Monitor trends in site sustainability and technology to drive innovative strategies and inform new development approaches.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience 

  • 4-7 years of work experience working in the areas of the built environment and/or sustainability sectors, with a focus on areas such as landscape architecture, ecology, environmental science/policy, land use planning, or related fields.
  • Experience in sustainable site development, ecosystem restoration, or green infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
  • General knowledge of the LEED rating systems, including LEED Commercial and LEED for Cities and Communities. Experience with SITES is also highly desirable but not required.
  • General understanding of high-performance green building/community design, construction, and operations.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, ecology, environmental science/policy, land use planning, or a related field is required 
  • Master’s degree can substitute for two years of work experience

Technology/System(s)

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
  • Proficiency with Salesforce and Smartsheet preferred but not required

Skills

  • Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as a strong understanding of the level of research and breadth of perspective needed to develop an acceptable solution to technical issues 
  • Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with a diverse array of individuals and constituents
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to think strategically and translate organizational goals into technical strategies.
  • Commitment to USGBC mission

Language

  • English

ABOUT OUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE

Salary 

Final compensation and benefits will be confirmed at the time of offer and may vary based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, qualifications, and employment status. Please note that salary negotiations will not extend beyond the top of the internal salary range.

Benefits

We offer you:

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • We offer a healthcare plan through Cigna that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs. USGBC covers 100% of the premiums and an HRA that will assist you and your dependents in reaching the in-network medical deductible. You will only be responsible for the $300 individual / $600 family up front deductible for medical services before the employer funded HRA will process payments for your in-network claims 
  • Generous paid time off (12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days and based on career level either 2 to 3 weeks PTO), including operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s
  • 6 weeks paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service 

LOGISTICS

Location: Remote in the U.S.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. in the team member’s local time zone, with occasional meetings scheduled in Eastern Time.

Travel %: 5% for occasional conferences, speaking events, and team retreats

EEO STATEMENT

The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ABOUT US

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system— and initiatives likes Greenbuild, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy, USGBC empowers professionals to drive market transformation that advances human and environmental health, climate resilience, and equity.

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including LEED, WELL, EDGE, PEER, PERFORM, SITES, TRUE Zero Waste, and IREE.

We are proud to be globally recognized for our leadership in green building, environmental performance, and sustainable development.

Our Global Impact

  • Over 120,000 LEED-certified commercial projects worldwide
  • Millions of square feet of certified healthy, efficient, low-carbon space
  • Recognition in 180+ countries for innovation in green building and business practices

Why Join Us

At USGBC and GBCI, you’ll work alongside passionate, mission-aligned professionals who care deeply about people, the planet, and progress. We offer:

  • A purpose-driven, inclusive culture
  • Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work
  • A chance to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts
  • We’re seeking team members who thrive in collaborative environments, are committed to excellence, and want to build lasting partnerships that drive change in the built environment.

Meet Our Leaders and Learn More about our Mission:    

Culture and Values Statement

Working together, each of us advances our mission by respecting all voices, trusting and supporting one another, excelling through collaboration and accountability, and continuously improving ourselves and our organization.