Programs

Welcome to the City of Portland's Career Center. Below you will find helpful information to assist in finding employment with the City of Portland or other Government entities. Find our current job listings at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor

Classification and Compensation ensures the City has a consistent methodology for classifying work with an objective, citywide perspective. These classifications are used to determine pay. The City’s pay structure is the tool used to manage compensation appropriately and equitably for all employees.

Information about employee benefits, leave, disability employment, and financial readiness.

The Employee Relations team provides advice, counsel and training to City employees to provide a consistent, Citywide approach to the application of rules, policies, and best practices including a range of labor and employment related challenges.

The City of Portland works closely with 14 labor unions, representing more than 6,200 employees – from facilities technicians to police officers to office workers. A contract with each union establishes members’ pay, vacation, benefits and more.

Information and Resources for Reasonable Employment Accommodations and the Interactive Process.

Health and financial benefits resources and information related to COBRA healthcare, Retiree, & Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The Workforce Recruitment & Training unit is dedicated to delivering strategic and consultative recruitment services in the City for the City. This approach entails proactively building sustainable relationships both internally and externally to ensure positive candidate and recruitment experiences.