Job Overview

job appointment: full-time, at will.
this position is exempt from civil service and is an "at will" position. it serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to the city of portland human resources administrative rules and the portland city charter and code.
work schedule: monday - friday, 8am-5pm. work hours will vary to meet business needs.
work location: in-person at 1120 sw 5 th ave, portland, or 97204
benefits: please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position.
language pay premium eligible: this position may be eligible for language pay differential for qualifying employees.
union representation: this classification is not represented.

application material: please click apply to submit your application via the city of portland's online portal. you will need to attach a cover letter and resume.

position summary

the city of portland, oregon seeks an experienced leader for the deputy director in the city budget office. this position serves as a critical leader in the development, monitoring, and analysis of the city of portland's $8.6 billion budget. this is an exciting time to join a changing organization and help align the city's budget process and products to the city's new form of government. the deputy director for budget performs essential high-level functions including but not limited to:

• managing the city's budget processes in an evolving landscape.
• leading budget managers across the city's service areas to develop and implement their budgets through strong communication and collaboration.
• developing and training staff on technical budgeting practices and reviewing them to ensure consistency and compliance with financial policies.
• supervising high-level budget staff; ensuring that the budget is developed effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant budget laws.
• the deputy director of the city budget office functions as an effective and respected leader both within the bureau and across the city, and acts as the budget director in the director's absence.

the city budget office relies upon the unique experiences and knowledge of our staff to help evolve and improve our processes and deliverables. we encourage candidates with the knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. the city budget office is committed to empowering fiscally responsible, equitable, and inclusive practices. join us and help us achieve these goals.

about the city budget office:

we are a small, highly motivated team providing citywide budget development and analysis, economic forecasting, and providing support to the city's elected leaders to make budgetary decisions. cbo's primary function involves coordinating the development of the city's budget, including analysis and oversight of operating and capital budgets, financial plans, and budget performance measures. cbo strives to help the mayor and city council make decisions that preserve the long-term fiscal health of the city, and to help bureaus achieve council's priorities by using city resources to efficiently, effectively, and equitably deliver desired outcomes. to learn more, please visit

virtual zoom meet & greet opportunity

come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! we'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

wednesday, september 3, :00pm (noon)
pacific time (us and canada)

zoom meeting registration:

please note: ai notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the bureau of human resources recruitment team. if you need accommodations as defined by the american disabilities act, then please contact the recruiter for assistance.

have a question?
contact information:
tamela ressler, senior recruiter

the following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. experience applying the principles of public administration, municipal budget development, and financial management, including reporting and financial analysis.
2. experience budgeting public funds, creating complex excel models, and producing analytical reports for a high-stakes decisions.
3. experience managing projects or programs, including developing and executing strategic plans, with a demonstrated ability to independently lead and build consensus amongst stakeholders.
4. experience analyzing complex issues across administrative, operational, economic, financial, budgetary, and/or organizational domains; evaluating alternatives; providing sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
5. experience communicating clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents involving administrative, organizational, technical, budgetary, and financial data; and communicating complex analytical topics to non-technical audiences.
6. ability to effectively manage high-performing teams in adapting to changing environments.

step 1: apply online between august 25, 2025 - september 15, 2025

required application materials:

• cover letter
• resume
• answer the three (3) supplemental questions (click on the questions tab to preview the questions)

optional application materials:

• if you wish to request veteran's preference, please submit your veteran documents (e.g., dd214-member 4, va benefit letter) by the recruitment's closing date.

we have recently updated our veteran preference process. starting march 3rd, 2025, if you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments.

if you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

application tips:

• details are key! your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed examples for each qualification listed in the "to qualify" section. a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• your application materials should reflect your own experiences and skills. you can use ai tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses. avoid copy and pasting.
• your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
• how we determine pay: the city of portland is covered by the oregon equal pay act . your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. we strongly encourage you to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• do not attach any additional documents.
• please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• all applications must be submitted via the city's online application process.
• e-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

step 2: minimum qualification evaluation: week of september 15, 2025

• an evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter, and resume, weighted 100%.
• your cover letter and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• you have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. please read the city of portland administrative rule 3.01 for complete information.
• additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

step 3: establishment of eligible list: week of september 22, 2025

• candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

step 4: selection (interview): late september through mid-october

• hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

step 5: offer of employment: late october
some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.

step 6: start date: tbd

• a start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

timeline is approximate and subject to change.

click here for additional information regarding the following:

• city of portland core values
• recruitment process - work status
• equal employment opportunity
• veteran preference
• ada, pregnancy, and religious accommodations

. click apply for full job details