New Job Supervising Planner (Planner, Supervising) In Oregon

The Position

Bring your enthusiasm and skills to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) as a Supervising Planner!

This position is an incredible opportunity to lead a talented multi-disciplinary team seeking context sensitive solutions in creating multi-model improvements city-wide. You are a creative leader working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders both internally and with private sector developers and citizen activists and groups to guide public improvements that meet the needs of Portland’s vision of a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. While challenging, the rewards of feeling you are part of creating a real value in the outcomes is one of the best parts of this position. We look forward to meeting you and becoming part of this dynamic team.

What you’ll get to do:

• Supervise the work of staff who provide information to the public about zoning and land use regulations, review building permit and land use review applications for compliance with applicable land use laws and regulations.
• Advise professional associates in interpreting land use regulations and how the regulations should be applied in specific situations.
• Establish performance requirements and evaluates staff performance.
• Provide leadership and works with staff to create a high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports the City's and bureau's missions, objectives, and service expectations.
• Utilize skill in creatively solving problems and working to achieve solutions with a variety of stakeholders including internal customers, community groups, developers, politicians, and the media, while maintaining effective working relationships with all parties.
• Work to improve service delivery to all customers, including underserved populations, communities of color, and differently abled communities.
• Lead Transportation System Plan updates and implementation.
• Develop innovative transportation policies to advance achievement of adopted city goals, such as City Mobility policies.
• Participate in updates to regional plans such as the Regional Transportation Plan.
• Review and advise on regional, state, and federal bills, policies, and plans.

Who you are:

• Experienced Supervisor: An experienced leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team/employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is important to you along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing.
• Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You’ve demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision making.
• Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions.
• Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively.
• Detail-oriented: An organizer and planner who thrives on details and is uncompromising in consistency and accuracy.
• Collaborative: A professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.

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 www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot. 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.

City of Portland Core Values:
Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility

Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, healthcare flexible and/or dependent care spending accounts, fertility counseling and resources, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.

Work Location

To Qualify

Applicants must meet each of the following minimum qualifications. Describe in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

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  Knowledge of transportation, land use, urban planning practices and current trends.
• Experience preparing and interpreting transportation planning documents, codes, regulations and/or technical transportation infrastructure materials.
• Experience planning, assigning, supervising and/or coordinating the work of professional and technical subordinates engaged in transportation planning or related activities.
• Ability to interact effectively, engage in problem solving and team building, and partner with citizens, community groups, and contractors.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters to non-technical individuals, including agency leadership and policy makers.
• Ability to supervise a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter and résumé, are weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. 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.

**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**

Recruitment Timeline
Job Posting closes: Monday August 21, 2023
Applications Reviewed: Week of August 21, 2023
Eligible List / Notices Generated: Week of August 28, 2023
Selection Process Begins: September
Job Offer: Late September
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change

Applicants must submit a cover letter and professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the “To Qualify” section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:

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  Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• Your cover letter 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 the cover letter.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law 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.
• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the “To Qualify” section above.

All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted .

Additional Information

Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.

ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement or you are invited to attend the Question and Answers session. If you prefer to attend a virtual class, they are also available once a month.

Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
[email protected]