Project Manager 3

Initial Posting Date:

07/28/2025

Application Deadline:

08/11/2025

Agency:

Bureau of Labor and Industries

Salary Range:

$7,353 - $10,827

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Project Manager 3

Job Description:

• Current Internal State of Oregon employees please use your employee Workday account - go to Jobs Hub- Find Jobs to apply.
• All others- To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date and time.

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.

BOLI has an opening for one Project Manager 3 position in the Commissioner's Office. This position will be based in our Portland office. The successful candidate may also be eligible to work a hybrid schedule.

This is a permanent, full-time, management service position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

What's In It For You

• Permanent, full-time employment

• Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and personal days off

• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental

• Pension and retirement programs

• Advancement opportunity within BOLI and other State agencies

• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills

• Work with others who are passionate about public service

• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

This position serves as a project manager for the Commissioner's Office's work related to managing all of the divisions in the Bureau. The position will be responsible for all aspects of development, communication, and monitoring of project implementation plans for high-impact, highly complex projects.

Project Management duties will include, among other things:

• Operationalizing the agency's new Strategic Plan, DEI Plan, and Succession Plan by taking each plan and identifying its component pieces that need to be executed in a particular timeframe

• Managing the multi-Division, multi-agency strategy related to reorganization and reclassification of positions within the Bureau

• Improving customer experience through evaluation of current office location, email, and call staffing to transition to a system that balances staff safety and workload with accessibility for Oregonians

• Tracking progress and implementation of new policy rollout, communication, and staff training on initiatives by the agency divisions

Why Join Us

Our mission...

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs, where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers' rights through enforcement of state labor laws, ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing, promotes the development of a highly skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs, and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.

Working Conditions:

The work location for this position is in a Portland, Oregon, in a cubicle and/or an agreed upon remote work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing. The work location may be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager. Confidentiality of information must be maintained at all times.

• Standard indoor work environment; regular computer use.

• Highly visible office environment. At times, a work environment with multiple demands, requiring the ability to work on multiple tasks.

• Constant telephone, video, and in-person requests for information and assistance.

• Requires discretion and judgment related to personnel matters.

• General office conditions, some travel. Professional workweek required.

The working environment is fast-paced and may require the ability to work after hours or non-traditional hours at times. The position will require maintenance of tight deadlines and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes within short or shifting time frames with frequent interruptions, which may cause stressful situations. The work will involve frequent contact with executives, management, and a variety of people both internal and external to the organization which will require the incumbent to exercise diplomacy.

This Is What You Need to Qualify:

• Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept

OR

• Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification

OR

• Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field

OR

• Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Experience optimizing an agency or organizations strategic plan, DEI plan and succession plan and experience identifying the component pieces that need to be executed and the time frames associated

• Experience managing multidivisional, multi-agency/organizational strategy, tracking progress and implementation of new policy rollout, communication and staff training on strategic initiatives

• Demonstrated success in change management working to gain buy in and implement new initiatives in a remote and diverse environment

• Experience utilizing sophisticated project management tools and resources in order to ensure the many ongoing projects, identify and meet deliverables, milestones, and goals

• Experience working in a fast paced highly political environment

• Experience managing projects for elected officials and/or high-level executives in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.

• Attach your current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position. Failure to attach requested documents may result in your application being removed from consideration. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.

• For Internal Applicants (current state employees) - your Workday Work History Profile does not meet the minimum expectation of attaching your resume. Please carefully follow all the 'How to Apply' instructions to be considered for this position.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After submitting there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement please contact the Recruiter.

Additional Information

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you're already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.

• Veterans' Preference- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans' Preference.

• Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

• Work Authorization- The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at:

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

Human Resources

1800 SW 1st Ave, Suite 500

Portland, OR 97201

Phone (503) 400-7332

Fax (503) 400-7332

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