Fall Strategy Intern Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $22.00 Hourly
Location : Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Job Type: Casual
Job Number: 2026-00379
Bureau: Bureau of Environmental Services
Opening Date: 05/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The Bureau of Environmental Services is seeking interns for their Strategy & Integrated Planning group!Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.
Job Appointment: CasualWork Schedule: Flexible hours
Work Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Benefits: These positions are not eligible for benefits. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to submit a work history and answer supplemental questions for this application.
Note: These are casual Community Service Aide (CSA II) positions with a maximum of 1,400 hours in a calendar year.
Strategy & Integrated Planning - Risk Assessment Division
The Systems Analysis and Modeling Support section of the Risk Assessment Division performs engineering/modeling analysis to identify system deficiencies and provide optimal solutions to improve City's Combined, Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater systems.
The Strategy & Integrated Planning - Risk Assessment Division Intern, with guidance and under supervision, will:

• Provide technical support for the Risk Assessment/Modeling teams.
• Assist modelers in developing and refining data for various numerical models, including data collection and modification, field investigation, research, and QA/QC.
• Construct data tables and maps for modeling projects.
• Conduct flow monitoring data assessment and organization.
• Query data from existing Bureau and City databases and the GIS systems to support analysis.
• Manipulate data in various forms for consolidation into the modeling data management system.
• Provide data analysis support for BES Resilience programs.

Strategy & Integrated Planning - Planning Division
The Planning Division leads planning efforts to find solutions to problems that BES needs to solve, and coordinates with planning work in other bureaus. The Planning Division includes the BES Resilience Program which works across multiple teams in the bureau and city to increase resilience to climate change and seismic risks.
The Strategy & Integrated Planning - Planning Division Intern, with guidance and under supervision, will:

• Research, analyze, and interpret information (data, mapping, documents).
• Organize, standardize, and compile information (data, files, documents).
• Interpret new tools or protocols and how they apply to BES work.
• Draft summaries and assessments of plan areas and/or community characteristics including vulnerability.
• Create simple maps and graphics, take notes at meetings, support creation of documents.

About the Bureau
The Bureau of Environmental Services manages Portland's wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to protect public health and the environment. BES is a mission-driven, high-performance organization, leading the City in preserving and restoring the health of Portland's watersheds.
More information about the Bureau:
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Cierra Maceo
Recruiter
Cierra.Maceo@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify

1. Experience with GIS for mapping and data analysis
2. Experience with data collection, manipulation, analysis, and summarization
3. The ability to conduct independent research and analysis with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
4. Have strong writing and communication skills

Additional Qualifications:
Must be a student enrolled in a trade school, training program, college or university undergraduate or graduate program come Fall 2026
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between May 4, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Required Application Materials:

• Work History or Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veterans preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment. To learn about Veterans preference

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal and professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your work history should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• 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.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 4, 2026, and weekly thereafter

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions.
• Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail 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 phase 1 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.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews.

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Eligible applicants will only be contacted for interviews.
Step 6: Start Date:

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

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veterans Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.
More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.
Retirement
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)
Sick Leave
Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.
Family Medical Leave
In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

• Yes
• No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate:(Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

• My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
• You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

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Will you be a student in Fall 2026?

• Yes
• No

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Please select which year of college you will be in Fall 2026.

• Freshman
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior or above

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Select the internship term you would be available for.

• Summer Internship
• Full Year internship
• All Options

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Will you be located in Oregon or Washington at the time of hire and during your internship?

• Yes
• No

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Which position are you applying for?

• Risk Assessment Division
• Planning Division
• All Options

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Do you have experience with GIS for mapping and data analysis?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience with GIS for mapping and data analysis.
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Do you have experience with data collection, manipulation, analysis, and summarization?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your experience with data collection, manipulation, analysis, and summarization
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Please provide your experience using Excel for data management.
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Do you have the ability to conduct independent research and analysis with strong organizational skills and attention to detail?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide example(s) of your ability to conduct independent research and analysis with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Do you have strong writing and communication skills?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide example(s) of your experience with strong writing and communication skills.
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Do you have experience in using Microsoft software such as Excel or Power BI for data management?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics?

• Yes
• No

Required Question