Planner II. City-Water Resources

Salary: $47.77 - $55.30 Hourly
Location : 1900 SW 4th Ave, OR
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00367
Bureau: Portland Permitting & Development
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
Job Appointment: Full time, Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Alternate schedule may be available after probationary period.

Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected work on site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up to date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will be conducted at 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Union Representation: This position is represented by Professional Technical Employees, Local 17 (PROTEC17). To view this labor agreement, please click .

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for for qualifying employees.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary:

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, working with other bureaus to develop appropriate policies and code related to stormwater, surface water, and sanitary needs in the Willamette River, and helping shape policy through collaboration and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Water resources 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, you will:

• Determine conformity with land use and public utility laws and regulations;
• Prepare oral and written staff recommendations;
• Interact in person and on the phone with members of the public, developers, internal and external groups and committees, and stakeholders representing diverse interests
• Represent the Bureau in city-wide or regional planning efforts;
• Work with local, state and federal regulators to understand and respond to regulatory conditions and opportunities identified in the Portland area.
• Work to resolve concerns and differences among competing interests and issues; and
• Communicate detailed technical information to a variety of internal and external customers.

About the Bureau:
Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) manages building permits, land use, inspections, code enforcement, and public works permits to ensure our built environment is safe and accessible. Our mission is to promote safety, livability and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes. Portland Permitting & Development is committed to the elimination of racism and discriminatory practices in our services and in our workplace because we understand the positive value of equitable systems.
Equity: Conditions that allow everyone to flourish so that race, gender, ability and/or other held identities do not determine access or outcomes.

To learn more about the Portland Permitting and Development equity commitment, please visit our website:
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

When: Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:

*Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the American Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter for assistance.
Questions?
Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following required minimum qualifications:

Experience with land use planning; water resources, wastewater, stormwater, infrastructure, hydrology, and/or watershed management planning and policy.

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply City, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards related to water resource, wastewater, and/or stormwater management to specialized, complex or diverse development proposals (current planning) or to policy, code, plan or strategy development (long range planning).

Experience managing projects or development proposals including developing work plans and schedules, delivering products and engaging the public.

Experience analyzing data and information, and exercising sound independent judgment to reach appropriate conclusions within established policies and guidelines.

Ability to present ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing.

Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including collaborating with internal teams.

The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, March 24, 2025- Monday, April 21, 2025
Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

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

Application Tips:

• Your cover letter 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 cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• Do not attach materials not requested.
• All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on 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.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 21, 2025

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter 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 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 28, 2025

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD
Step 6: Start Date: TBD

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

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:

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

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
• Family Medical Leave
• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
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Thank you for your interest in the City of Portland. We value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

Your Cover Letter and Resume are an important step to assist us in the review for minimum qualifications for the posted vacancy.
In your Cover Letter, write specific and unique responses to address each of the minimum qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section. The information you provide must correctly reflect your work history/resume. A lack of information in your application materials to each of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from the recruitment.
Note: Request for veterans' preference, please add a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Benefit letter. All documents must be uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

• No - If you have a questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
• Yes

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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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• My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
• You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

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