City of Portland

Looking for a career that makes a real difference? The City of Portland is hiring for a wide range of jobs and career paths across many fields—and we want you to be part of the work. Visit Portland.gov/Jobs to view current job openings. When you join the City of Portland, you join a mission to serve our community, strengthen public trust, and help make Portland a more equitable and livable place for everyone. We are committed to improving equitable service delivery and creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, safe, and supported. Ready to take the next step? Each month, the City offers free, interactive sessions that walk you through how to apply for City jobs—covering everything from navigating the application to standing out as a candidate. Discover the meaningful, fulfilling opportunities waiting for you at the City of Portland—and apply today. #Portland #WeArePortland #pdxJobs

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. May this day offer space for reflection, care, and renewal, and remind us of our shared responsibility to advance justice and equity. Join in a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy at "Keep Alive the Dream," the annual community cultural event hosted by World Arts Foundation. Visit the city’s website for the event details. Portland.gov/MLK2026 #Portland #MLKDay

Portland Housing Bureau fosters an inclusive and sustainable city by creating stable, and long-term housing opportunities for Portlanders—funding affordable housing, ensure protections for renters, and preserve existing homes. Noteworthy projects from 2025 include Albina One, T. Joyce Phillips, Julia West House, and Alder 9. Visit the city’s website for a comprehensive list of housing projects. https://lnkd.in/gAC4mqvX #Portland #AffordableHousing #PermanentHousing #EndingUnshelteredHomelessness

Your voice helps shape Portland’s future. When you share input with the Portland Planning Commission and City Council committees, you help inform the decisions and policies that guide how our city grows and serves its communities. The City values community input because the best policies are built with the people they affect. Speaking up today helps create a stronger, more equitable Portland tomorrow. Visit the City’s website to learn more about how to get involved. Portland.gov/BPS/News #Portland #EconomicProsperity #NaturalProtections #AffordableHousing

Portland Police Chief Bob Day shared more details about the incident Thursday when federal agents with the U.S. Border Patrol shot and wounded two people in a Portland parking lot. The two patients are in the hospital, in stable condition, and in custody of federal law enforcement. They are both suspected of involvement with the Venezuelan group Tren de Aragua. The woman was arrested for prostitution in Washington County and the man was present when a warrant was served. Portland police are investigating Tren de Aragua activity in the city. Chief Day teared up as he acknowledged the fear and anger in Portland's Latino community as a result of the incident and emphasized the role of trust and transparency in law enforcement.  He called on Portland not to jump to conclusions, but to recognize that many things can be true at once, and to have faith in the legal system as the investigation continues. Visit the city’s website to view the full press conference. https://lnkd.in/gMQDyYVi   #Portland #SanctuaryCity #LovePortland #PortlandStrong #CommunitySafety

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, and local leaders demanded a halt to federal immigration operations and asked Oregonians to remain united and calm, pending a full investigation into an incident where federal agents shot and wounded two people in a hospital parking lot. Police Chief Bob Day cautioned that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the effort, and that many details remain unclear. The shooting, which occurred in a parking lot at Adventist Hospital in Southeast Portland, came a day after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. “Today, I want to say clearly: we stand with Minneapolis. We stand with Chicago. We stand with Los Angeles. We stand with every community that is hurting, every family that is afraid, every person who feels unseen or unheard. ICE agents and their Homeland Security leadership must be fully investigated and held responsible for the violence inflicted on the American people — in Minnesota, in Portland, and across the nation," Wilson said. “While the details of the event remain limited, one thing is very clear. When a president endorses tearing families apart and attempts to govern through fear and hate rather than shared values, you foster an environment of lawlessness and recklessness. Trust is essential to maintaining public safety and the rule of law. Federal agents at the direction of the Department of Homeland Security are shattering trust. They are hurting people and they are destroying, day by day, what we hold dear. Our safety, and our sense of safety, are severely undermined by what happened this afternoon in Portland," Kotek said. Visit the city’s website to read the full story. https://lnkd.in/gMQDyYVi #Portland #SanctuaryCity #LovePortland #PortlandStrong #CommunitySafety

The City is seeking a Chief Equity Officer responsible for shaping, implementing, and advancing equity strategies, policies, and cultural transformation efforts citywide. This senior leadership role shapes and advances equity in how the City makes decisions—from budgeting and hiring to community engagement and service delivery. The Chief Equity Officer works across all City bureaus to turn equity values into everyday practice, building strong relationships, partnering with community organizations, and guiding cultural change. This role is ideal for a collaborative, strategic leader who understands systems, centers community voices, and can inspire progress in a complex public environment. The Chief Equity Officer will participate in regional, statewide, and national equity conversations and build meaningful partnerships as well as help ensure legal and ethical compliance with civil rights and accessibility mandates. Learn more at Portland.gov/Jobs. #Portland #pdxJobs #Equity #LovePortland

What a year. So. Many. Things. So many, in fact, that some may have slipped past your feed. That’s OK. Good news doesn’t always make headlines. Here’s a quick rundown of 12 things that brightened the City’s outlook in 2025. Portland stood up capacity for 1,500 overnight shelter beds so unsheltered neighbors have a warm, safe, dignified place to sleep. Voters approved a local option parks levy generating about $91 million per year to support capital projects and operations at Portland Parks & Recreation for five years. A scrappy band of Portland skaters turned a derelict parking lot into the vibrant Q-Side Skatepark, with help from the City’s Public Environment Management Office (PEMO). The stretch of the Willamette River running through Portland came off Oregon DEQ’s “naughty list,” thanks to dozens of watershed restoration projects and the City’s Big Pipe, dramatically improving water quality after decades of work. Portland continued to lead a national movement to rethink public safety and emergency response. After a rough couple of years, downtown Portland is bouncing back. The Portland Art Museum unveiled a dramatic transformation in November, ushering in a new era for the arts in Oregon. The City’s Reunification Program helps people voluntarily reunite with family and loved ones who can support them in getting back on their feet. In the face of the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies, Portland’s leaders reaffirmed their belief that immigrants bring strength, vitality, and diversity to our city. The Portland Bureau of Transportation made major progress on its multi-year effort to Build a Better 82nd Avenue. The City of Portland adopted a new form of government in 2025, modernizing a system more than 100 years old. Portland united to defend our values and affirm our sanctuary city status. Visit the City’s website to read the full article. Portland.gov/City-2025 #Portland #2025 #LovePortland

The Portland Street Response Program Manager leads the City’s behavioral health crisis responders, who are dispatched through 911 and BOEC to assist community members experiencing behavioral health crises. This high-profile position is responsible for effectively managing PSR and continuing its growth and development as a first response agency in alignment with national best practices.  The Program Manager will adeptly manage the day-to-day operations of an emergency public safety agency, including budget, personnel, complex regulatory requirements, policy development against a backdrop of significant public interest in the program. Attend a virtual meet-and-greet opportunity Jan. 9, 2026 at 12 p.m. PST. Apply by Jan. 19, 2026. Learn more at Portland.gov/Jobs. #Portland #pdxJobs #PortlandStreetResponse

Following national recruiting searches, the City has appointed two pivotal positions to improve service delivery to Portlanders.      Dr. Ting Lu, P.E. was appointed as the City's first Director of Public Utilities. This marks an historic step in the City's One Water initiative, placing both the Portland Water Bureau and the Bureau of Environmental Services under a single director for the first time in the City's history.    "Dr. Lu's appointment is a watershed moment for Portland," said Mayor Keith Wilson. "Her leadership and vision will unify our utilities and advance the City's One Water initiative. With her at the helm, we are moving forward as a high‑performing organization—delivering reliable, affordable, and resilient services for all Portlanders."    Eric Kutch was appointed as the new director of the Portland Permitting & Development bureau. Kutch will lead the City's permitting organization, which was formed last year to streamline permitting and development review services with a more customer-focused lens.    "Mr. Kutch brings the expertise needed to build on our efforts to modernize Portland's permitting system," said Mayor Keith Wilson. "His leadership will help us deliver faster, more reliable services for Portlanders while supporting the housing and economic growth that drive Portland's renaissance, including office-to-residential conversion and adding 2,500 new units to our central city by 2030."    Visit the city’s website to learn more about the city’s new leadership.    Portland.gov/News    #Portland #CityServices #PublicUtilities #PortlandWater #PortlandPermitting