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SalaryInitial Posting Date:
03/08/2024 Application Deadline:
04/03/2024 Agency:
Department of Transportation Salary Range:
$5,856 - $9,079 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Climate Planner – Transportation Electrification (Limited Duration) Job Description:
Planner 3 – Climate Planner – Transportation Electrification (Limited Duration)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Data & Analysis Division
Climate Office
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Data & Analysis Division
Climate Office
Salem
The role:
Are you passionate about addressing climate change and doing work that advocates for
Transportation Electrification
? We are recruiting for a Limited DurationClimate Planner. In this key role, you will develop plans and implement programs to help electrify the transportation system! Apply today to assist us in bringing people to multimodal transportations and reduce the carbon footprint! We have another position, within the same unit, open for recruitment. Please click here
https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem-ODOT-Mill-Creek-Building/Senior-Transportation-Electrification-Analyst_REQ-151091
to see our posting for a senior Transportation Electrification analyst or visit www.odotjobs.com
and search for announcement REQ-151091. This is a Limited Duration appointment that is expected to end on or before June 30, 2025. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through
our values, commitments, strategies and actions
. Before applying, visit our
applicant information website
to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
- Develop work plans to implement climate office work efforts related to improving Transportation Electrification.
- Lead outreach efforts for studies, plans and policy development.
- Write grants and funding proposals.
- Provide assist to local jurisdictions and partners on grants or funding proposals that strengthen climate action.
- Develop agency plans and policies for electric, zero emissions, shared vehicles and infrastructure in light, medium and heavy-duty applications.
- Develop Transportation Electrification policies that support climate and equitable outcomes.
- Track progress against overall Transportation Electrification and climate goals and mandates.
- Develop, manage, oversee and direct projects and planning efforts to implement electrification, greenhouse gas reduction and adaptation activities.
- Create, analyze and implement plans and guidance documents to summarize new laws, directives or policies.
- Write research papers, reports and best practice documents to help improve the work of others.
- Hybrid work options available - work in an office environment with occasional limited state travel required. Will need to work in office at a minimum of 8 times per year.
- To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please emailODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.Learn moreabout working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and thebenefitswe offer.
- Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using ourcompensation calculator.
- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERSparticipating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review theClassification and Compensationpage for more details.
- Public Service Loan Forgivenessopportunity!
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Six years of planning experience related to the job;
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A bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field AND three years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job;
OR
An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
Note: A master’s degree in Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with
ODOT values
to help us decide who will move forward.- Demonstrated experience in Transportation Electrification, alternative fuels or other transportation and land use planning, policy development and/or implementation.
- A working knowledge of transportation sector climate issues.
- Demonstrated experience managing contracts and procurements.
- Demonstrated experience in project or program management.
- Demonstrated experience working on highly visible and time sensitive deliverables.
- Demonstrated experience recognizing environmental justice issues and intentionally making decisions with equity in mind.
How to apply:
- Complete the following required steps:
- Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
- Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
- Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
- Please address your cover letter to Susan Peithman, Climate Office Director.
- Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
- You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
- Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
- After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
- If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Thetask to upload your documentswill be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help?
- For questions, call 503-779-9733 or emailODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.
Additional information:
- We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.
- We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
- We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
- You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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