City Planner Ii - Long Range - Limited Duration - Extended

The Position

• Serve as project coordinator or lead planner on long-range planning projects to prepare reports, develop and modify plans, policies, guidelines and zoning code provisions.
• Draft zoning code amendments, ordinances and legal findings of fact; research, draft and recommend regulations.
• Develop and amend land use plans, policies, regulations and guidelines in compliance with Portland’s Comprehensive Plan and regional growth management policies.
• Draft and execute public engagement plans for specific projects.
• Apply culturally relevant methods to engage with communities to create Long Range plans that include the interests of underserved and underrepresented groups.
• Engage communities at all stages of the planning process and ensure communication materials are accessible to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) communities and/or those who learn in different ways.
• Manage the public testimony for various projects.
• Research planning issues, using a variety of sources including mapped information, databases (such as AMANDA), legal documents (such as statutes, codes, ordinances and briefs), technical studies, abstracts, site visits, and collecting field data.
• Evaluate data gathered for appropriateness and validity and assess trends.
• Prepare a variety of written communications, including analytical reports, land use plans and legislative findings, correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes, public notices, public information materials.
• 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, budget-related documents, and public outreach strategies.

• 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.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

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  Ability to engage with issues related to access, equity, diversity, displacement, inclusion, implicit bias, and institutional racism.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, standards, practices, and current trends in urban planning, historic preservation, and/or economic development.
• Ability to understand and evaluate local, state, regional, and federal laws, regulations, incentives, and best practices.
• Experience effectively using interpersonal skills to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, diverse members of the public, business interests, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
• Experience researching, analyzing, and making informed recommendations on topics related to urban planning, historic preservation, sustainability, and/or economic development.

• Ability to understand the challenges facing longstanding, locally owned, and/or small businesses in Portland, and/or the Main Street Program.
• Experience developing comprehensive plan policies and zoning code regulations to promote sustainability and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.
• Experience drafting zoning code regulations to incentivize residential development, including specific types of needed housing.

The Recruitment Process

• Resume
• Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)

• The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
• 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 Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• 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.

• 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 before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

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

• The 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.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Additional Information

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