City Planner II - Water Resources

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City Planner II - Water Resources

Salary

$36.90 - $42.71 Hourly

Location

1900 SW 4th Ave, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2018-00290

Bureau

Bureau of Environmental Services

Opening Date

04/09/2018

Closing Date

4/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

Bring your talent and expertise to the City of Portland!
The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is actively seeking a skilled planning professional with a background in infrastructure planning, city, urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, environmental science, hydrology, or closely related field, with a focus on areas such as current-planning, master planning, policy development, asset management, or systems planning. This City Planner II position with a Water Resource specialty will use general knowledge of planning principals and infrastructure systems to perform complex and responsible professional planning assignments including analyzing development proposals against stormwater and utility codes as part of discretionary land use reviews, preparing written findings and presenting to decision-making bodies, and helping shape policy through collaboration and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Utility or infrastructure planning experience is highly desirable. As a City Planner II, you will carry out individual responsibilities using initiative, creativity and independence. If you're the right person for this opportunity, you will possess the ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound problem-solving skills and use professional judgment.

In this role, your work may also include:
  • Determining conformity with land use and public utility laws and regulations;
  • Preparing oral and written staff recommendations;
  • Interacting in person and on the phone with individuals, groups and stakeholder representing diverse interests, including property owners, development industry professionals, neighborhood representatives, businesses, neighbors, and other interested parties;
  • Representing the Bureau in city-wide or regional planning efforts;
  • Working to resolve concerns and differences among competing interests and issues; and
  • Communicating detailed technical information to a variety of internal and external customers.

Ideal Candidate Profile
A competitive candidate for the position of City Planner II - Water Resource will possess the qualifications/competencies identified in the Position Description above and the knowledge, skills and abilities in this Ideal Candidate Profile. Please be sure to provide sufficient information in your responses to the supplemental questions and your resume to display to our subject matter experts the extent of your qualifications.  City Planners IIs will also meet the Bureau's expectations of providing excellent customer service in an equitable manner to meet the needs of the City of Portland's community. Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply. Although not required to meet the minimum qualifications for a City Planner II, two (2) years of professional-level experience is preferred. 

External applicants start at the entry salary rate. This classification is represented by City of Portland Professional Employees Association (COPPEA). To view, this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840  and click on the appropriate link.

Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage is available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
  1. Knowledge of and experience applying theory, principles, standards, practices and information sources related to land use planning; water resources, wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, hydrology, and/or watershed management planning and policy.
  2. Ability to understand, interpret, and apply City, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards related to water resource, wastewater, or stormwater management to specialized, complex or diverse development proposals (current planning) or to policy, code, plan or strategy development (long range planning).
  3. Ability to manage projects or development proposals including developing work plans and schedules, delivering products and engaging the public.
  4. Experience analyzing data and information, and exercising sound independent judgement to reach appropriate conclusions within established policies and guidelines; ability to present ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing.
  5. Experience engaging stakeholders by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse populations and interest groups (e.g. property owners, community representatives, developers, internal staff, elected officials, and the general public).

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to 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. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Additional Information

Applicant 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 supplemental question 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.
Your résumé should be no more than a total of two (2) pages. Do not attach materials not requested.

All completed applications for this position must be submitted online no later than 11:59 pm, on the closing date of this recruitment.  E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.

Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.

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. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.
 
Questions? 
John DiGrazia, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
John.DiGrazia@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4034
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.
  • 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
  • 80 hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase over time. 
  • Sick leave typically accrues at the rate of 104 hours each 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)

01
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. 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 not only select that you are a veteran, but 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 the information listed above?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have knowledge of and experience applying theory, principles, standards, practices and information sources related to land use planning; water resources, wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, hydrology, and/or watershed management planning and policy?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please describe your knowledge of and experience applying theory, principles, standards, practices and information sources related to land use planning; water resources, wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, hydrology, and/or watershed management planning and policy.

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)
04
Do you have the ability to understand, interpret, and apply City, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards related to water resource, wastewater, or stormwater management to specialized, complex or diverse development proposals (current planning) or to policy, code, plan or strategy development (long range planning)?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please describe you ability to understand, interpret, and apply City, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards related to water resource, wastewater, or stormwater management to specialized, complex or diverse development proposals (current planning) or to policy, code, plan or strategy development (long range planning).

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 the ability to manage projects or development proposals including developing work plans and schedules, delivering products and engaging the public?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please describe your ability to manage projects or development proposals including developing work plans and schedules, delivering products and engaging the public.

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 data and information, and exercising sound independent judgement to reach appropriate conclusions within established policies and guidelines; ability to present ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please describe your experience analyzing data and information, and exercising sound independent judgement to reach appropriate conclusions within established policies and guidelines; ability to present ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, 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 engaging stakeholders by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse populations and interest groups (e.g. property owners, community representatives, developers, internal staff, elected officials, and the general public)?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Please describe your experience engaging stakeholders by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse populations and interest groups (e.g. property owners, community representatives, developers, internal staff, elected officials, and the general public).

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
Where did you first hear about this job opportunity? (If on the internet or job board, please specify which one)

Required Question

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