City Planner II - Transportation (Limited Duration)

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City Planner II - Transportation (Limited Duration)

Salary

$39.72 - $45.98 Hourly

Location

1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Job Type

Limited Duration

Job Number

2020-00230

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

03/02/2020

Closing Date

3/23/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position



The City of Portland is seeking a highly motivated and qualified City Planner II Transportation Specialty (2-year Limited Term) in the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).
 
The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to lead the development of an agreed-upon and effective equity and community stabilization strategy to strengthen the delivery of transportation plans and projects.
 
Deep systemic disparities exist in our transportation system, and the needs and desires of underserved communities have too often been ignored in visions of Portland's future.
 
PBOT is committed to addressing structural racism and inequity to ensure that all Portlanders enjoy the same access to safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options, regardless of race, ability or income. This requires planning and delivering transportation improvements in a way that stabilizes communities and helps improve the economic and social conditions of our most vulnerable populations.
 
This position will advance several important actions:
 
1. Develop a clear and objective equity-focused framework and methodology for improving and evaluating:
a. policy development;
b. area and Citywide planning;
c. concept design, construction and delivery of projects; and
d. the monitoring of PBOT's relevant projects and programs to advance equity objectives.

2. Be a liaison to City efforts to address equity and displacement issues in a holistic, multi-discipline way.
 
3. Interact with the public and key stakeholders on equity-related planning issues.
 
4. Establish internal processes to position PBOT as a leader in addressing disparities in the transportation system and built environment.
 
5. Develop and implement specific community stabilization strategies for PBOT capital projects.
 
6. Develop transportation area plans and projects in support of City goals.

This position will be part of PBOT's Planning Division and will interact closely with the Capital Delivery Division to facilitate efficient and expedient delivery of transportation plans and projects.
 
City Planners II serve as project coordinators or lead planners on complex and often politically sensitive planning projects or significant technical planning studies, with responsibility from inception to completion of all projects or study activities. Responsibilities of the City Planner II (Transportation) include: performing advanced professional transportation planning, policy development, and project coordination; coordinating multiple projects and/or a single complex project; representing PBOT on projects with other Portland bureaus or partner agencies; providing technical support to project advisory committees or PBOT/City leadership; planning and implementing public involvement activities; and providing technical support to competitive transportation funding efforts. Incumbents are expected to apply their technical expertise and exercise sound independent judgment and initiative in developing solutions and making recommendations to resolve problems consistent with legal regulatory and policy provisions. Work is performed both independently and in a team environment.

  
This classification is represented by PTE 17 (Formerly COPPEA).  To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840  and click the appropriate link.

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.

Why Join 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, 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 to the City of Portland today. The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here.


 

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

  1. Knowledge of theory, principles, standards, practices of transportation planning in a growing urban multimodal environment, and inter-relationships between land use/economic issues and transportation issues.
  2. Experience applying transportation planning practices to complex planning studies or policy issues in an urban multimodal environment.
  3. Experience analyzing or interpreting a variety of data sources and presenting ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing.
  4. Experience exercising sound independent judgment and reach appropriate conclusions within established policies and guidelines.
  5. Experience managing tasks and projects including budgets, schedules and /or quality of work product.

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to the supplemental questions, 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.  

**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
 
Recruitment Timeline (These dates are tentative - notification will not be sent if this timeline changes):

  • Posting:  3/2/20 – 3/23/20
  • Applications Reviewed:   3/24/20 – 3/27/120
  • Eligible List:   3/31/20
  • Selection Phase Begins:   Tentatively 4/8/20
  • Job Offer:   Tentatively4/24/20
**Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice**

IMPORTANT Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional résumé online and answer all required supplemental questions, 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:
 
  • Your résumé and answers 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.
  • Your answers 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 the answers to the supplemental questions.
  • If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your answers to the supplemental questions any transferable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
  • For important additional information regarding Veteran's Preference, Notification Periods, and Optional Information Sessions, please see below.
 
Do not attach materials not requested.

Additional Information



Applicant Instructions
 
Application Deadline: All completed applications for this position must be submitted online, no later than 11:59 pm on the closing/application review date listed on this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
 
Work status: Non-citizen applications must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
 
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 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
 
ADA Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability 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.
 
Did you know? The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes that are free and review best practices for applying to the City.  Follow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates: www.bit.ly/howtoapplyclass
 
Questions?/ Recruiter Contact Information:
Shelonda Simpson, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Shelonda.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-3555

 

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
 
This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefts 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 Benefits & Wellness Office at 503-823-6031.
 
  • A choice of two medical/vision plans and two dental plans.
  • Coverage is available to benefits-eligible employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26.
  • For full time employees, the City pays 95% of the cost of coverage, you pay 5%.
  • The part-time employees' cost is pro-rated based on the number of hours in the employee's regular work schedule.
  • We offer many on-site fitness center locations and classes, stretching,
  • discounts to local fitness clubs,
  • smoking cessation benefits,
  • chronic care coaching programs,
  • worksite wellness screenings and flu shots.
  • Basic life insurance at no cost to full time employees.
  • Levels of coverage are based on bargaining units, employment status and/or annual salaries.
    • Supplemental life insurance - employees may purchase up to $500,000 for themselves
    • up to $300,000 for their spouse or domestic partner.
    • up to $25,000 for dependent children.
    • This coverage is portable upon retirement or separation. There are some limitations on coverage level.
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Long Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of your basic monthly earnings up to $3,333 per month.
  • The benefit is available 60 days from the onset of the approved disability, or exhaustion of sick leave, whichever is later.
  • Preexisting condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
Short-Term Disability
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Short-Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of pre-disability earnings for eligible employees
  • The benefit is available after a 14-day waiting period, and can continue for 90 days.
  • Pre-existing condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% benefit (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential counseling services for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Effective July 1, 2013, the plan provides up to five free visits per year.
  • Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) allows you to make pre-tax contributions to your account to pay for eligible medical/dental/vision expenses which are not paid by your health insurance (deductibles, co-pays, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Account Program (DCAP) allows you to pay for your eligible dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The maximum allowable you may contribute to this plan is $5,000. 
  • 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.)
  • Option to contribute a portion of your earnings on a pre-tax basis to the City's Deferred Compensation Program.
Paid Leave
  • 112 hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase over time.
  • Sick leave typically accrues up to a maximim rate of 40 hours per calendar year
  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • Three personal days accrue each year
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.
 
  • City's TRIP Reduction Incentive Program (for transportation options)

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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 in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.

A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history.

All of the supplemental questions below that are specifically listed in the "To Qualify" section are required for this position. Please provide unique responses for each question that specifically address the qualification(s). Answering "No", "See resume", or entering "N/A" in the open text field to any of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from further consideration.

If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to indicate that you are a veteran and also 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 of the information listed above?
  • Yes
  • No
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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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Do you have knowledge of theory, principles, standards, practices of transportation planning in a growing urban multimodal environment, and inter-relationships between land use/economic issues and transportation issues?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please describe, in detail, how you obtained and have applied your knowledge of theory, principles, standards, practices of transportation planning in a growing urban multimodal environment, and inter-relationships between land use/economic issues and transportation issues.

In your response, include details which 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); and
  • Total length of time applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
06
Do you have experience applying transportation planning practices to complex planning studies or policy issues in an urban multimodal environment?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please describe, in detail, the work/tasks performed or studies completed, when you applied transportation planning practices to complex planning studies or policy issues in an urban multimodal environment

In your response, include details which 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); and
  • Total length of time applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
08
Do you have experience analyzing or interpreting a variety of data sources and presenting ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please describe, in detail, the work/tasks performed or studies completed, when you obtained your experience analyzing or interpreting a variety of data sources, as well as presenting ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing.

In your response, include details which 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); and
  • Total length of time applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
10
Do you have experience exercising sound independent judgment and reaching appropriate conclusions (within established policies and guidelines)?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please describe, in detail, the work/tasks performed or studies completed, when you exercised sound independent judgment and reached appropriate conclusions (within established policies and guidelines).

In your response, include details which 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); and
  • Total length of time applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)
12
Do you have experience managing tasks and projects including budgets, schedules and /or quality of work product?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Please describe, in detail, the work/tasks performed or studies completed, when you obtained/applied your experience managing tasks and projects including budgets, schedules and /or quality of work product.

In your response, include details which 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); and
  • Total length of time applying the knowledge, skill or ability.
(Enter N/A, if you do not have relevant experience)

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