Planner, Sr City-Economic

The Position

Job Appointment: Full time, regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available after probationary period.

Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .

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: Current City 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.

Position Summary
The Senior City Planner - Economic position is responsible for researching, developing, and supporting innovative policies and programs to achieve Portland’s economic development objectives and land use planning for thriving business districts. This subject-matter expert position provides economic and real estate research, analysis, and consultation to BPS, other agencies, the business community, and the public. Senior Planners are experienced planners who are expected to carry out their responsibilities with initiative, independence and creativity, while exercising sound professional judgment and problem-solving skills.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead and support initiatives that help BPS and the City fulfill the goals of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, the Climate Action Plan, and the Portland Plan.
• Lead teams and manage the design, research and implementation of BPS-led projects that support economic development and job creation.
• Serve as bureau specialist on economic planning, providing consultation to various planning project teams, the business community, and interagency partners on economic development, business and employment trends, development feasibility and emerging trends, especially in the industrial sectors and inclusive prosperity.
• Serve as the BPS liaison to industry and business associations and state/regional economic development agencies to support public-private partnerships.
• Perform various qualitative and quantitative analyses of economic and demographic data, including trends analysis, economic forecasting, growth-capacity planning, and policy performance.
• Manage consultant contracts, including setting budgets, managing schedules, and ensuring the quality of work products.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with public and private stakeholders and coordinate with other city bureaus, regional and state agencies.
• Successfully engage a diverse range of people with a variety of identities (cultural, religious, ethnic, racial, gender, etc.).

Our Ideal Candidate is:

• Collaborative: A professional who values partnership and stakeholder relationships.
• Insightful: Understands systems and relationships, sensitive to varied and sometime conflicting needs.
• Invested in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Uses DEI concepts to guide and inform your work.
• Strategic Thinker: A problem solver who applies critical thinking to develop creative solutions to complex issues and challenges.
• Strong Communicator: An effective communicator who listens intently, engages respectfully, relays information clearly, and adapts their communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
• Supportive Leader: Able to create an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace.

About the Bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient.

The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies . Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy , as well as policies and actions to address climate change . The bureau also oversees the innovative Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund .

BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. 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.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come 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, November 7 at 5:30PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82281833796
Meeting ID: 822 8183 3796

Questions?

Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Ability to manage complex and politically sensitive planning projects; designing projects, determining methodology, setting project goals and objectives and developing work plans and budgets to develop policies and recommendations. Experience applying economic development concepts in urban and regional policy development. Ability to plan for the economic vitality of industrial, commercial, and mixed-use districts, including integration of economic development, land use, transportation, and environmental policies. Experience collecting, evaluating and interpreting qualitative and quantitative analyses of economic, market, and demographic data, including traded sectors, equity impacts, forecasts, cost-benefit analysis, real estate market analysis, and modeling Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; in public settings, to convey technical information to diverse audiences, including elected officials, city staff and community stakeholders. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse partners to achieve desired policy outcomes.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, October 28, 2024 - Monday, November 18, 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.
• How We Determine Pay : The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act . 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 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.
  
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of November 18, 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 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.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of November 25, 2024

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): December/January

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: February

Step 6: Start Date: March

• 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:

• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
• Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
  
  

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), includingcontributions 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 .

Closing Date/Time: 11/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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