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Form of workThe City of Gresham is seeking a Transportation Planner 1 or Transportation Planner 2, depending on qualifications, in the Urban Design & Planning division. This position is responsible for handling the City's transportation planning efforts and programs and reports to the Comprehensive Planning Manager. The transportation planning team consists of three planners working in close conjunction with Urban Design & Planning's comprehensive planning team and with transportation engineering in the Department of Environmental Services (DES).
This position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will take place the week of February 20, 2023.
As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.
We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.The Transportation Planner 1 or 2 works within a collaborative team environment that primarily handles Council Work Program projects assigned by the Urban Design & Planning division. The Transportation Planner 1 or 2 performs a variety of technical planning functions and assignments related to transportation planning studies, code amendments, policy development, land use applications, and land use and transportation issues. The Transportation Planner 1 or 2 works under the general daily oversight of the Senior Transportation Planner, and reports to the Comprehensive Planning Manager.
Planner 1 Classification
Planner 2 Classification
Several projects to be worked on by the Transportation Planner 1 or 2, will require a public engagement component. The Transportation Planner 1 or 2 are expected to have skills and experience that exemplify successfully working with a variety of public and private sector stakeholders representing diverse communities and demographics. The successful candidate also works collaboratively with internal stakeholders and colleagues (staff), and will need to be independent, collaborative, and a problem-solver.
What you will get to do:
The list of broad duties is a representative sample of the work and does not include all the essential or marginal duties that may be assigned to a position.
- Plan Updates: The Planner 1 or 2 will work on coordinating and implementing updates to portions of the City's Comprehensive Plan related to transportation and land use (e.g., the Transportation System Plan) under guidance and mentorship of a Senior Planner.
- Tackle a variety of other work: Work on various smaller, generally transportation-related projects may be needed and assigned depending upon capacity, desire, and knowledge, including but not limited to: responding to public inquiries relating to planning regulations, review of development proposals for consistency and compliance with applicable transportation policies and standards, conduct land use and transportation studies and analysis, and community outreach and engagement.
- Regional Engagement: Work with regional agencies to support development of transportation networks and land use realms in compliance with state and regional standards. Represent the city at partner meetings and coordinate technical information inter-departmentally in support of policy development and implementation.
- Grant Management: Track grant opportunities and develop and manage grant applications in collaboration with other city departments.
- Be a reliable team member: Understanding that being diligent, problem-solving, and responsible with individual work assignments helps create a work environment that is conducive to collaborative work.
Qualities we are looking for:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent attention to detail, the ability to work autonomously in a highly collaborative team setting, have enthusiasm to learn and help others, be a problem solver, communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and with professional judgement, and have the ability to manage and deliver work within set timelines, short deadlines, and constant interruptions. In addition, City of Gresham's core competencies are:
- Collaborative: A customer-service (internal and external) oriented professional who values partnerships and forms relationships with team members and related disciplines to get things done. One who will work independently but within a highly collaborative team.
- Practical: An organizer and planner who thrives on information and process details and can juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Inventive: A strategic problem-solver who enjoys a challenge.
- Nimble: A quick thinker who navigates obstacles with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Equitable: Seeks to remove barriers. Accept, respect, value and support the diverse cultures and identities within our organization and our community. Be mindful and intentional in creating equitable outcomes and opportunity through our policies and systems.
Knowledge of:
- Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and laws affecting City policies and operations related to transportation and land use
- Environmental, social, economic, and other demographic factors affecting local governments
- Principles and practices of contract, grant, and project management
- Data gathering, analysis, and research
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff
- Communication principles, practices, and techniques
- Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and software applications
- Proficiently operate office equipment and technology tools such as the Office 365 productivity suite including spreadsheet software (Excel) and Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
- Perform research; analyze and interpret data; draw valid conclusions; develop reports
- Read, understand, and explain technical language and requirements
- Influence and gain cooperation when there are competing or conflicting priorities; conduct effective negotiations and represent the City with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory and legislative organizations
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively
- Physically perform the essential job functions
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Design/Planning or related field
- Planner 1: A minimum of up to one (1) year of experience in transportation planning, comprehensive planning, urban design, urban planning, or related work.
- Planner 2: A minimum of one (1) to four (4) years of experience in transportation planning, comprehensive planning, urban design, urban planning, or related work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Planner 1: One or more years of experience in transportation planning or comprehensive planning, urban design, urban planning and/or related work
- Planner 2: Three or more years of experience in transportation planning or comprehensive planning, urban design, urban planning and/or related work
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience in participating in the land use "entitlement" process (private or public)
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Sound judgment
- Work independently with minimal direction
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Salary Range
Transportation Planner 1: $67,326.00 - $86,025.00 Annually
Transportation Planner 2: $74,634.00 - $95,301.00 Annually
To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.
Required application materials:
- Complete online application
- Answers to supplemental questions
- Resume (limited to 2 pages in length)
- Cover letter (no more than 1 pages) describing interest in the position and summarizing related experience
If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2800, upon submitting the required documents.
A review of all required application materials submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview. Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.
Veteran's Preference
The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
Our Commitment
The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.
Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2800 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.
If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855- 524-5627.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Employment Type: Full Time
