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Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: N55AN-24
Department: Harbor - (CL)
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/12/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Friday, December 8, 2023, through 4:30 pm, Friday, January 12, 2024. (Extended)
SALARY INFORMATION:
Grade I - $3,076.72 - $4,187.36 Bi-Weekly
Grade II - $3,319.36 - $4,520.80 Bi-Weekly
Grade III - $3,581.120 - $4,878.40 Bi-Weekly
Grade IV - $3,932.40 - $5,269.76 Bi-Weekly
Grade V - $4,292.16 - $5,841.36 Bi-Weekly
VACANCY INFORMATION:
Current vacancies are in the Port Planning Division at the Harbor Department. There are a total of four vacancies across three groups within the Port Planning Division, including the Strategic Plan & Land Use Group (1 vacancy), the Transportation Development Group (1 vacancy), and the Economics & Funding Group (2 vacancies). Please click here for more information on Harbor's vacancies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Transportation Planning:
Conducts or reviews traffic analyses prepared by consultants for Port facilities, rail, highway, and other transportation related projects; assists with the planning of roadway and rail facilities within the Port; collects and develops various types of data for use in Port transportation studies and annual Port Emissions Inventories; monitors budgets for the on call transportation services contracts; evaluates and develops strategies on goods movement and transportation issues; funding issues including the identification of organizational partners and collaborators; represents the Port at outside agency meetings and coordinates with these agencies on behalf of Port interests while also balancing regional needs; prepares and maintains progress reports and financial plans for major capital grant funded transportation projects in the Port; may collect and analyze economic data related to Harbor District oil operations and facility requirements; may provide training and supervision to lower level staff, and performs other duties as required.
Master Planning - Land Use; Master Planning - Economics:
Collects and analyzes land use and economic data for forecasting cargo flows and projecting Port land and facility requirements; monitors trends in international trade patterns, trade services, maritime technology, Port development, inland transportation, and shipper logistics; works with and manages consultants and assists in primary and secondary data collection for the preparation of market studies, economic impact analyses of Port and oil facilities, land use plans, and facility and master plans; collects information on terminal throughout, and maintains graphic and mapped material to facilitate the preparation of descriptive and analytical studies; coordinates with other Port, City, and agency staff in the collection and maintenance of economic, oil field, and land use information; assists in the preparation and presentation of forecasts, study findings and plan recommendations.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Applicants must meet OPTION A OR OPTION B:
OPTION A:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Science, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Economics, Economics, Geography, Business, or closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of two years paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.
OR
OPTION B:
Master's Degree or Doctorate's Degree in a closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of one year paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate the field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, overtime, and holidays as needed.
A valid driver's license and a current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Applications received by December 22, 2023, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
N55AN0-24 PP:SB CSC 12/06/2023
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the Port Planner position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume").Please be advised that failure to answer the required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or email civilservice@longbeach.gov and include Port Planner in the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Please indicate how you meet the requirements to file for the Port Planner position.
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EXPERIENCE:Paid, full-time equivalent, work experience related to land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting, or logistics is required.How many months of work experience do you have?
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Describe your paid, full-time equivalent, work experience related to land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting, or logistics.You MUST include the following per qualifying experience: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of employment (months and years); 4) Hours worked per week; and 5) Detailed description of the duties of the position. Note: Staff will use the information you provide in response to this question, in addition to the experience you include in the Work Experience section of the application, to determine if your experience meets the Requirements to File. If you do not possess any qualifying experience, please type NONE. Do not copy and paste your resume and do not type "see resume". Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete.Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services:
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By answering "Yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online.If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.
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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following:1) I have personally completed the information provided and it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment; andI understand and acknowledge the statement above.
Required Question
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: N55AN-24
Department: Harbor - (CL)
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/12/2024 4:30 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Friday, December 8, 2023, through 4:30 pm, Friday, January 12, 2024. (Extended)
SALARY INFORMATION:
Grade I - $3,076.72 - $4,187.36 Bi-Weekly
Grade II - $3,319.36 - $4,520.80 Bi-Weekly
Grade III - $3,581.120 - $4,878.40 Bi-Weekly
Grade IV - $3,932.40 - $5,269.76 Bi-Weekly
Grade V - $4,292.16 - $5,841.36 Bi-Weekly
VACANCY INFORMATION:
Current vacancies are in the Port Planning Division at the Harbor Department. There are a total of four vacancies across three groups within the Port Planning Division, including the Strategic Plan & Land Use Group (1 vacancy), the Transportation Development Group (1 vacancy), and the Economics & Funding Group (2 vacancies). Please click here for more information on Harbor's vacancies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Transportation Planning:
Conducts or reviews traffic analyses prepared by consultants for Port facilities, rail, highway, and other transportation related projects; assists with the planning of roadway and rail facilities within the Port; collects and develops various types of data for use in Port transportation studies and annual Port Emissions Inventories; monitors budgets for the on call transportation services contracts; evaluates and develops strategies on goods movement and transportation issues; funding issues including the identification of organizational partners and collaborators; represents the Port at outside agency meetings and coordinates with these agencies on behalf of Port interests while also balancing regional needs; prepares and maintains progress reports and financial plans for major capital grant funded transportation projects in the Port; may collect and analyze economic data related to Harbor District oil operations and facility requirements; may provide training and supervision to lower level staff, and performs other duties as required.
Master Planning - Land Use; Master Planning - Economics:
Collects and analyzes land use and economic data for forecasting cargo flows and projecting Port land and facility requirements; monitors trends in international trade patterns, trade services, maritime technology, Port development, inland transportation, and shipper logistics; works with and manages consultants and assists in primary and secondary data collection for the preparation of market studies, economic impact analyses of Port and oil facilities, land use plans, and facility and master plans; collects information on terminal throughout, and maintains graphic and mapped material to facilitate the preparation of descriptive and analytical studies; coordinates with other Port, City, and agency staff in the collection and maintenance of economic, oil field, and land use information; assists in the preparation and presentation of forecasts, study findings and plan recommendations.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Applicants must meet OPTION A OR OPTION B:
OPTION A:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Science, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Economics, Economics, Geography, Business, or closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of two years paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.
OR
OPTION B:
Master's Degree or Doctorate's Degree in a closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of one year paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate the field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, overtime, and holidays as needed.
A valid driver's license and a current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying
Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Applications received by December 22, 2023, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
N55AN0-24 PP:SB CSC 12/06/2023
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
01
INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the Port Planner position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume").Please be advised that failure to answer the required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or email civilservice@longbeach.gov and include Port Planner in the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?
- Yes
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Please indicate how you meet the requirements to file for the Port Planner position.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Science, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Economics, Economics, Geography, Business, or closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of two years paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.
- Master's Degree or Doctorate's Degree in a closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of one year paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.
- I do not have any of the options stated above. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.
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EXPERIENCE:Paid, full-time equivalent, work experience related to land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting, or logistics is required.How many months of work experience do you have?
- 1 - 5 months
- 6 - 11 months
- 12 - 23 months
- 24 months or more
- I do not have any paid, full-time equivalent work experience
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Describe your paid, full-time equivalent, work experience related to land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting, or logistics.You MUST include the following per qualifying experience: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of employment (months and years); 4) Hours worked per week; and 5) Detailed description of the duties of the position. Note: Staff will use the information you provide in response to this question, in addition to the experience you include in the Work Experience section of the application, to determine if your experience meets the Requirements to File. If you do not possess any qualifying experience, please type NONE. Do not copy and paste your resume and do not type "see resume". Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.
05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete.Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services:
- Yes
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By answering "Yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online.If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.
- Yes
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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following:1) I have personally completed the information provided and it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment; andI understand and acknowledge the statement above.
- Yes
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