City Planner I - Transportation - Extended

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City Planner I - Transportation - Extended

Salary

$41.95 - $48.56 Hourly

Location

1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Job Type

Limited Duration

Job Number

2024-00920

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

09/02/2024

Closing Date

9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits of this position.

Union Representation: PTE - 17 . To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking two motivated, passionate, and dynamic City Planners.

City Planner I roles, within Transportation, work in highly collaborative teams to advance a wide variety of professional transportation planning and project assignments. This position assists with transportation planning, project development, and implementation, and is responsible for data gathering and analysis, public involvement and outreach, policy research and development, and the creation of maps, graphics, and visualizations.

The City Planner I-Transportation works in a team environment under the leadership of a Senior Planner, or Supervising Planner. Positions are needed in two areas of work. Positions hired through this recruitment may work on exciting new projects in PBOT’s New Mobility & Electrification section, including supporting PBOT's $3.6 million federal grant on electric vehicle charging and a $2 million federal grant to pilot a zero-emission delivery zone and test digital curb management technologies. Staff may also provide support to PBOT’s Complete Streets and Area Planning and Project Development teams to support projects like PBOT’s investment in a streetcar extension in NW Portland, implementing a major capital project for the Broadway/Weidler Main Street corridor in Lower Albina, project development for small and large capital projects, or policy implementation.

The position may work on other projects in the larger Planning and Project Development Group, as assigned. This Limited Term City Planner 1 position will be a 12-month appointment and may be extended based on project needs and the bureau’s budget. This recruitment may be used to fill other permanent and limited-term vacancies within PBOT’s Planning and Project Development Group in the future.

What you'll get to do:

• Assist in the development of transportation plans, policies, programs, and projects.

• Gather and analyze transportation data on present and future conditions, using research methods such as compiling and/or analyzing transportation data and creating maps and other forms of geographic representation.

• Use adopted policies, plans, and evaluation tools to research and analyze a variety of transportation issues such as traffic flow, mass transit, development of light rail, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, parking, encroachment on public right-of-way, and capital improvement projects.

• Represent PBOT projects and plans with other City bureaus, partner agencies, and the public.

• Assist with public outreach for plans and projects, including engaging diverse stakeholders, conducting, and analyzing surveys, creating engaging graphics and documents, and executing a public involvement plan.

About the Bureau:

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving.

For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.

Questions:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge of transportation planning, policy and/or project implementation in a growing urban multimodal environment.

• Experience presenting ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, verbally, graphically, and in writing.

• Experience researching, analyzing, and summarizing planning data both manually and with computer programs, and preparing clear and concise technical documents, reports, maps, correspondence, and other written materials.

• Experience applying the methods and techniques of public involvement as they apply to planning processes.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between September 2 , 2024- September 23, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Resume

• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

  Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc. ) by the closing date of the recruitment.

  Application Tips

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

• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent 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. Do not attach materials not requested . E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

  STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 23, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.

• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions 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.

  STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: week of September 30, 2024

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

  STEP 4: Selection (Interview): week of October 07, 2024

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

  STEP 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

  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

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

• Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) 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

  Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos (https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a) and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)

• Carrot Fertility

• Wellness Benefits

• Life Insurance

• Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Retirement

• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer

• Family Medical Leave

• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

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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)

  03

  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.

  04

  Do you possess knowledge of transportation planning, policy and/or project implementation in a growing urban multimodal environment?

• Yes

• No

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  Provide a detailed example(s) of your knowledge of transportation planning, policy and/or project implementation in a growing urban multimodal environment.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

• The impact and/or results of your of experience.

• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

  06

  Do you have experience presenting ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, verbally, graphically, and in writing?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience presenting ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, verbally, graphically, and in writing.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

• The impact and/or results of your of experience.

• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

  08

  Do you have experience researching, analyzing, and summarizing planning data both manually and with computer programs, and preparing clear and concise technical documents, reports, maps, correspondence, and other written materials?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience researching, analyzing, and summarizing planning data both manually and with computer programs, and preparing clear and concise technical documents, reports, maps, correspondence, and other written materials.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

• The impact and/or results of your of experience.

• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

  10

  Do you have experience applying the methods and techniques of public involvement as they apply to planning processes?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience applying the methods and techniques of public involvement as they apply to planning processes.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

• The impact and/or results of your of experience.

• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

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City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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