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Chief Engineer (Manager II, Grade M2)  Montgomery County Government Department of Transportation Gaithersburg, MD   Salary Range:  $110,403.00 - $191,406.00 WHO WE ARE MCDOT’ s mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters, and visitors with infrastructure and transit options that provide seamless transportation services to the public.         WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR MCDOT seeks a highly motivated professional engineer with diverse transportation engineering expertise to serve as the Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Chief Engineer and lead subject matter expert in all transportation planning, engineering, and construction matters.   This is a new position and role in MCDOT.   Previously, the Chief of the Division of Transportation Engineering served as both the organizational leader and the County’s chief transportation engineer.   These roles have been divided into 2 separate positions, wherein the Division Chief will focus on organizational leadership, culture, process improvement, and ensuring adherence to project delivery and budget. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for technical engineering oversight, quality control and assurance, and continually improving the County’s transportation design standards to keep pace with the evolution of the Department from strictly a road-building organization to one that meets the safety and mobility needs of all users of our transportation system. What You’ll Be Doing The selected individual will provide technical direction and oversight for all MCDOT projects involving planning, engineering, and construction activities, including being the responsible Engineer-of-Record and making key decisions that have a significant impact on project and program delivery, as well as impacts utilities, right-of-way, and stakeholder engagement. Primary duties include: Approve engineering plans, documents, and special exemptions to approved standards for all County transportation projects, including participation in project plans and peer reviews, ensuring quality control so that all MCDOT projects comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards. Develop, maintain, and modify the County’s transportation engineering standards utilizing research on current trends and industry best practices in transportation. Coordinate and provide technical engineering training and professional development curriculum for transportation engineers, planners, and construction managers to ensure the workforce is well trained in all technical aspects, as well as project and program delivery. Provide oversight for the Materials Testing Laboratory, including quality assurance for materials used to construct transportation projects in the County. Provide technical engineering and strategic advice to the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, and County Executive on transportation engineering matters.  Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.   Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Civil or Transportation Engineering, or related field, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.   Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted (no exception for the Professional Engineering license) License: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Maryland, and/or ability to obtain by reciprocity within 1 year AND Possession of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with licensure and experience in the following areas: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, or related field Variety and depth of experience in various engineering disciplines related to transportation capital projects, including but not limited to roadway design, structures, and stormwater management. Project leadership that demonstrates knowledge of relevant Federal, State and County laws and regulations pertaining to the planning, design, construction and property acquisition for transportation capital projects. Experience with projects utilizing traditional and innovative project delivery methods. Experience with quality assurance and quality control programs Development and maintenance of engineering standards and best practices Communicating with and making presentations to the public, elected officials and senior managers in support of projects     **Relevant experience in these areas must be detailed on your resume. ** Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. To view the complete job announcement and to apply, click here http://bit.ly/3ChrVI5 please visit our website at www.work4mcg.com  ,   click on “Search Jobs and Apply”.  Search:  Chief Engineer Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply. This recruitment will close on February 18, 2025 Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “Career Resources” tab on the Office of Human Resource’s MCG Careers webpage.  EOE. M/F/H.   

Environmental Planner (Associate Environmental Planner) Valley Water Salary: $124,259.20 - $159,057.60 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01842-E Location: CA, CA Department: Watersheds Stewardship and Planning Closing: 12/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Description Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity. Internal candidates will get first consideration. Overview: Would you like to join a special district working on meaningful community projects that ensure safe, clean water supply, and protect natural environments in the heart of Santa Clara County? Do you have specialized skills or experience that could be applied to a rewarding career in environmental planning and natural resource permitting? Are you versed in the fundamentals of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document preparation or regulatory compliance? If so, consider expanding your environmental planning career as an Associate Environmental Planner for Valley Water. Valley Water is seeking an Associate Environmental Planner who will support development and execution of plans, programs, and/or projects in water supply, water utility, flood protection, and watershed stewardship. This is a journey-level environmental planning position that will perform a variety of professional duties relative to assisting project teams in planning, design, and construction phases. They will guide teams through impact avoidance and minimization, and coordinate and prepare environmental documents compliant with both CEQA and NEPA. Positions will also guide teams through the process of obtaining and implementing applicable natural resource agency permit requirements, including development of appropriate mitigation, application preparation, strategic negotiation, and environmental compliance monitoring and reporting. Environmental Planners can look forward to working on a broad range of projects spanning creek and bay rehabilitation, wetland creation, public safety, flood protection, imported water, water treatment and conveyance system upgrade, and cutting-edge public-private partnerships. Successful candidates will join teams working on projects such as: • San Francisco Bay Shoreline Protection • Calabazas Creek Bank Rehabilitation • Guadalupe River Flood Protection • Pipeline Reliability and Maintenance Program • Water Utility Infrastructure • Water Supply and Transfers Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Work collaboratively on teams with engineers, biologists, and other technical specialists, as well as consultants, to develop project elements, identify potential environmental impacts, and evaluate opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts. • Provide advice and guidance to project teams regarding the level of CEQA and NEPA documentation required. • Oversee and carry out the appropriate CEQA process approved through internal decision memoranda, including exemptions, Negative Declarations (ND), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND), Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related public notices; assist with developing project descriptions; solicit input from responsible and trustee agencies; identify potential significant adverse and beneficial impacts; identify alternatives. • Support natural resource agency permitting and regulatory compliance efforts through conducting background research, assisting in development of permitting and mitigation strategies, preparing submittals, coordinating with environmental regulators, negotiating the need for permits and permit conditions, and tracking and managing the permit acquisition and compliance processes. • Serve as a liaison with internal staff and external parties on input and questions pertaining to the environmental aspects of the project or activity; receive and respond to written comments from agencies and the public; plan logistics, including the setup of scoping meetings; prepare meeting materials; moderate public hearings; collect verbal comments as necessary; and incorporate and address comments in CEQA documents. • Assist in consultant management to promote high quality contract work products; monitor progress and maintain close contact during development of work products; review work products. • Support environmental compliance monitoring of project activities. Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: The successful candidate will be an environmental project manager who understands the importance of resilience and adaptability and has an in-depth knowledge of CEQA and NEPA, along with federal, state, and regional permitting regulations and processes. This position demands strong organizational skills with strategic and analytical thinking. The ideal candidate will lead with a positive attitude, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and build positive working relationships with others. Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are essential for this role, as is a customer-service-oriented mindset. We are open to considering journey-level candidates as well as candidates who have professional experience in another specialty (i.e., air quality, biology, cultural resources, noise, transportation/traffic, water resources, construction management, or closely related engineering field) and can demonstrate that they have transferable skills and experience. Ideal Experience: • Five (5) years of experience performing professional-level responsibilities as an environmental planner. • Experience involving the evaluation of the impact of proposed public works or capital projects or facilities on the community and the environment. • Preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents and/or successful regulatory permit negotiation and acquisition on complex projects, ideally for water infrastructure and/or environmental restoration. Ideal Skills and Abilities: • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. • Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. • Assess, mitigate, monitor, and report environmental elements and impacts; evaluate thresholds of significance. • Research and evaluate studies, reports, papers, and related literature used in the field of environmental planning. • Set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. • Public speaking and presentation skills. Ideal Knowledge: • Working knowledge of the CEQA and/or NEPA processes as it relates to the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects. • Methods and techniques of scientific research, analysis, and reporting used in the field of environmental planning. • Methods and techniques of environmental impact assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting. • Principles and practices of project management, including planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling budget. • Federal, state, and regional permitting regulations, laws, processes, and practices applied in environmental planning and natural resource management, including but not limited to: Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, California Fish and Game Code, Federal and California Endangered Species Acts, and National Historic Preservation Act. • Specialist in key aspect of environmental planning and analysis, such as: air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hydrology and water quality, noise, and vibration, and/or traffic and transportation. Ideal Training and Education: • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, ecology, environmental planning, city and regional planning, land use planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography, biology, chemistry, or a related field. • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental planning, city and regional planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography or related field is not required but may substitute for two (2) years of environmental planning experience. • Professional certification in a relevant field or subject matter is ideal but not required and may substitute for a year of environmental planning experience. This may include, but is not limited to, certification as an: AICP Certified Environmental Planner, AICP Certified Planner, AICP Certified Transportation Planner, Professional Wildlife Biologist, or other certification provided by the state of California, or a nationally recognized professional organization related to environmental planning. Our Commitment: Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.About Valley Water: Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community. Required License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Environmental%20Planner%20Ast%20I-II-Asc%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Environmental Planning Unit (Position Code 1087) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite. Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants. To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5832992

Maintenance Planner & Scheduler II (Coordinator II - CPPW) City of Portland Salary: $83,220.80 - $118,768.00 Annually Job Type: Regular Job Number: 2024-01078 Location: Yeon Business Center, OR Bureau: Bureau of Fleet and Facilities Closing: 11/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific The Position Job Appointment: Regular, full-time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am- 3:30 pm Work Location: In-person work is to be conducted at 3315 NW 26th Avenue, Portland, OR 97210. Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position. Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements. Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume. Position Summary The Bureau of Fleet and Facilities is recruiting professionals who are interested in a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler II position. This position works in the Bureau's Operations and Maintenance Group to support programs through asset management practices including asset creation, maintenance management strategy, and optimization. The Maintenance Planner & Scheduler II is responsible for the efficient execution of maintenance, installation, and repair work processes to ensure that facilities assets are properly accounted for and maintained. The position plans and schedules work processes and materials, primarily using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for City-owned buildings and facilities to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity in work. The position develops efficient work control plans for various trades, including Facility Maintenance Technicians, Facility Maintenance Specialists, Facility Workers, Control Technicians, contractors, or other trade resources. The position is responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the preventative maintenance program and adjusting plans to ensure best management practices are followed. The Maintenance Planner & Scheduler II will work within the Facility Operations and Maintenance group which manages City-owned assets utilized by the City's primary bureaus, inventory management, and technical/administrative support teams. The position will be well-supported by leadership and peers dedicated to providing exceptional customer service in support of the City's Core Values. The Maintenance Planner & Scheduler II is essential, and the position will be required to respond to emergency events. As a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler II, you will: • Plan and document preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance procedures per guidelines of the equipment manufacturer for Facilities assets to ensure they meet the desired level of service. • Create and maintain assets in CMMS for new project installations, decommissioning, or existing assets not previously inventoried. • Plan and coordinate directing in-house labor and external contractors to perform work and accomplish established milestones. • Analyze and continually review existing maintenance program strategies related to Facilities assets. • Identify areas of concern and develop recommendations for improved efficiency, risk-mitigating solutions, and process improvement. • Organize instrumentation and automation field troubleshooting and diagnostics that lead to failure root cause assessment and asset systems improvement. • Provide coverage for Facilities Maintenance Dispatchers on an as-needed basis. • Rotate through after-hours on-call duty responsibilities as needed. Questions? Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human Resourcesmailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: • Experience using Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems for asset tracking and work order scheduling. • Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines. • Knowledge of planning, organizing, and scheduling maintenance related to facilities maintenance and operations work including basic knowledge of principles and equipment. • Ability to coordinate work assignments with other staff, sections, divisions, bureaus or agencies. • Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; and prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.Applicants must also possess: • A current/valid state driver's license. Applicants must meet City "https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/?c=27935&a=12184" requirements. • Ability to pass an in-depth background investigation. Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: • Direct or transferrable experience responding to calls and performing maintenance on building assets including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, boilers, backflow prevention devices, and other regulated equipment. • Experience in asset management and condition assessment. • You may also have coursework from an accredited college, university, or trade school in business administration, public administration, or a field related to maintenance. • 3+ years of progressively responsible experience involving analysis, planning, organizing, and/or evaluating programs in a public agency or maintenance management-related field. • Experience in maintenance management best practices and continuous process improvement strategies (LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other recognized methods) is helpful. The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between October 21, 2024 and November 4, 2024Required Application Materials: • Resume • Cover Letter • Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: • Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) Application Tips: • The City of Portland has https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a and offers https://www.portland.gov/bhr/eventshttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/events once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement. • 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 resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience. • Do not attach materials not requested. • All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of November 4, 2024 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. • Your resume and cover letter 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 like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of November 11, 2024 • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late November • The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. Step 5: Offer of Employment: Late November Step 6: Start Date: December • A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following: • Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations • Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5740672

City Planner II -Environmental City of Portland Salary: $46.24 - $53.53 Hourly Job Type: Regular Job Number: 2024-00453 Location: OR, OR Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Closing: 5/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific The Position Job Appointment: Full time, regular Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Field work and/or attendance at project events at locations in Portland may also be required. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements. Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position Union Representation: This classification is represented by the Professional Technical Employees, Local 17 (PROTEC17) collective bargaining agreement. You can view the labor agreement here: 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 respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. About the classification: The City Planner II- Environmental classification is utilized in both Bureau of Development Services and Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. If you apply and meet minimum qualifications, you will remain eligible for future opportunities within this classification for both bureaus for the duration of the eligible list. Please review the open vacancy information below, along with a general description of how each bureau utilizes City Planner II-Environmental professionals. Current Vacancy Bureau of Planning and Sustainability The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking to fill a City Planner II - Environmental position within the bureau's River, Environmental and Resilience Team. As the City of Portland's long-range planning bureau, BPS coordinates and leads complex multi-agency projects that shape Portland's built environment and the lives of its residents. The City Planner II - Environmental participates in long range planning projects focused on the integration of natural resource functions into the built environment by incorporating green infrastructure, natural resource protection and restoration into plans and project designs. This requires analyzing issues in the context of complex existing or potential policies and code provisions and explaining the results and recommendations clearly and persuasively. This frequently results in the need for the City Planner II - Environmental to draft or amend policies and regulations. This position works within collaborative project teams and may serve as a project manager or coordinator. The successful candidate will work under the general direction of a Supervising Planner. This position is on the River, Environmental and Resilience Team. This team both leads and collaborates with other City bureaus in developing plans for Portland's rivers and natural resources; updates to Portland's natural resource inventories, environmental and floodplain policies and regulations (e.g., environmental and greenway overlay zones); and plans to address natural hazards (extreme rain and flooding, extreme heat, wildfires and smoke, landslides) and other resiliency and climate change topics. This group provides technical assistance to BPS and other planning projects. As a City Planner II - Environmental, you will: • Coordinate complex planning projects to develop policies, planning recommendations or develop solutions to long- and short-term problems; designs and coordinates projects by identifying problems, determining methodology, setting project goals and objectives and developing work plans and budgets. • Evaluate project proposals or plans for compliance/consistency with applicable codes, criteria, requirements, and regulations. • Research policy issues and conditions; collect information regarding study needs from other sources; conduct and analyze surveys, inventories, and evaluations. • Develop and implement public involvement and outreach processes, with a focus on engaging historically marginalized and underserved communities; prepare written and graphic materials and presentations for a range of audiences. • Facilitate public meetings and workshops; coordinate work with outside groups, inter-bureau representatives and co-workers to discuss issues and develop bureau policy. • Answer questions and provide information and assistance to the public in person, by telephone and in writing; document citizen feedback. • Develop and monitor the work program of technical and community advisory committees, professional service contractors, inter-bureau work groups, and ad-hoc project-specific teams; assist in drafting scope of work documents, requests for proposals, funding proposals, and budget-related documents. • Present project deliverables to the City Council and other decision-making bodies. • Manage professional service contracts and intergovernmental agreements; drafts requests for proposal, contracts, and scope of services; participate in consultant selection process; coordinate and review the work of consultants; monitor work programs and schedules to ensure terms of contract are met and project is completed in a timely manner. Our ideal candidate is: • Collaborative and Independent: An outgoing professional who values partnership and stakeholder relationships. Someone who can both work independently and in a collaborative environment. • Strong Communicator: An effective communicator who listens intently, works to identify concerns, engages respectfully, relays information clearly, checks for understanding, and adapts their communication style to meet the needs of the audience. • Proficient Time Manager: Demonstrates exceptional planning skills, consistently meeting deadlines with precision. Responds promptly to inquiries from both internal teams and external stakeholders, showcasing efficient time allocation and prioritization. • Solutions Oriented: A problem solver who applies critical thinking to develop various approaches to tackle issues and opportunities. • Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform work. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive practices. • Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. Strong interpersonal skills. About the Bureau: The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability develops creative and practical solutions enhance Portland's livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. We are committed to advancing equity as a means of achieving prosperous, healthy, resilient communities. In collaboration with community partners, we provide leadership in planning, climate/sustainability, and community technology. The Planning programs include comprehensive land use, neighborhood, economic, historic and environmental planning, and urban design. The Climate and Sustainability programs includes policy to address climate change and technical services to advance green building and a just transition to clean energy, waste prevention, composting and recycling, and administration of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund. The Community Technology programs include regulation of private franchise utilities, administration of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, digital equity and inclusion policy and projects, and Smart Cities PDX. https://www.portland.gov/bps BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. We encourage candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with abroad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply. Although not required, BPS encourages candidates that can fluently speak more than one language to include that information in your resume. BPS offers an excellent benefits package, flexible work schedules and support for training and skills development in a positive, engaging, and creative work environment. Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidates for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply. Potential Vacancy Bureau of Development Services The City Planner II - Environmental position at the Bureau of Development Services performs reviews of complex development proposals and plans for compliance with Title 33 Zoning Code and applicable environmental codes, approval criteria, requirements, and regulations. They use their environmental expertise to evaluate development alternatives, seek to minimize impacts to resources and to ensure unavoidable impacts are mitigated. City Planner IIs are expected to exercise sound independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making to develop timely solutions to complex problems. Planners in this role are also expected of provide excellent customer service in an equitable manner to meet the needs of the community. What you'll get to do: • Manage complex and controversial land use reviews in the environmental specialty area, which typically includes Environmental, Greenway and River reviews. • Review development proposals and environmental impact evaluations against the Zoning Code standards and approval criteria and related documents, such as resource inventories and design guidelines. • Conduct site visits and assess potential impacts in the field. • Solicit input from and coordinate with bureau and agency reviewers on specific development proposals. • Work collaboratively with customers to address problems and find solutions. • Write staff decisions or recommendations addressing discretionary approval criteria with legally defensible findings. • Present staff recommendation and/or decision to decision-making bodies at public hearings. • Provide zoning and land use review process information to a wide range of customers through Early Assistance appointments, 15-minute virtual appointments and the Zoning Hotline. Information SessionCome meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. Thursday, May 9th 2024, at 12pm PSTJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87132524464 Meeting ID: 871 3252 4464 Questions? Jaclyn Snyder, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human Resourcesmailto:Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: • Ability to engage with issues related to access, equity, diversity, displacement, inclusion, implicit bias, and institutional racism, as they relate to planning. • Experience evaluating, drafting, and explaining land use regulations and policies. • Experience interpreting and applying planning principles, regulations, and procedures to a variety of planning issues, including land use, environmental, and other related topics. • Experience planning projects that integrate environmental quality and climate resilience into the urban environment through development design, green infrastructure, and natural resource protection, enhancement, and restoration. • Experience managing large, complex, and politically sensitive planning projects or tasks. • Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of audiences, including government agencies, the public, appointed or elected officials and decision-makers, businesspeople, non-governmental organizations, and people who speak different languages. Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: • Knowledge of and experience with Oregon's Statewide Planning Goals and the state and local land use regulatory framework, including specialized knowledge of Oregon's Statewide Planning Goals 5 and 15. • Knowledge of and experience with federal, state and/or regional requirements, including the Endangered Species Act, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program floodplain management, the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan, and others. • Advanced degree or professional certification in urban planning, environmental planning, natural resource management, public administration or related field. • Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate issues and inform policies and regulations. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a college or university with an undergraduate or graduate degree in urban planning or a closely related field; and four years of progressively responsible professional planning experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred. The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, April 29, 2024 - Monday, May 20, 2024 Required Application Materials: • Resume • Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: • Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) 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 resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the 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 materials not requested. • 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. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 20, 2024 • An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%. • Your resume 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 like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 27, 2024 • Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): June • Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Offer of Employment: July Step 6: Start Date: August • A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following: • Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations • Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5225140