Metro
Portland, OR
Experience: 3-5 years
Website: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs
Deadline to apply: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 @ 5:00 pm, Pacific Time
Salary: $83,538 - $118,649 annually
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Planning and Development Department works with a wide range of public and private stakeholders to implement the region's 2040 growth concept. Our work includes maintaining our region's land use and transportation policy framework, investing in government, community, and local business efforts to help accomplish our shared goals, and establishing partnerships with those who are affected by and can help influence the land use and transportation decisions that impact their quality of life in our region. The Policy Development Manager is a newly created position in the department's management team. This position helps bring together the policies, projects, and resources needed to help Metro and its partners successfully implement significant regional community development efforts. The Policy Development Manager works closely with other managers in the department, the Metro Council, and a diverse range of external stakeholders to ensure effective integration of policy goals and programmatic efforts. This position is responsible for overseeing creation and implementation of the department's state and federal legislative priorities in conjunction with Metro's government affairs team and the Metro Council. This position is responsible for proactively managing relationships with key federal agencies on policy and funding matters, as well as leading efforts to establish regional policy statements or coordinate grant applications to these agencies where appropriate. This position is responsible for cultivating and developing partnerships with a wide range of community and business organizations who have interests in and connections to the work of the Planning and Development department, in order to leverage shared resources and efforts. The incumbent will partner with other planning managers to lead and oversee major transportation and development projects where there is a major policy, funding or innovation issue related to implementing these major projects. At Metro, we strive to hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Urban Planning, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration or related field; two years of experience in transportation, economic development, municipal finance, public policy; three years of supervisory or leadership experience
To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center.
Experience: 3-5 years
Website: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs
Deadline to apply: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 @ 5:00 pm, Pacific Time
Salary: $83,538 - $118,649 annually
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Planning and Development Department works with a wide range of public and private stakeholders to implement the region's 2040 growth concept. Our work includes maintaining our region's land use and transportation policy framework, investing in government, community, and local business efforts to help accomplish our shared goals, and establishing partnerships with those who are affected by and can help influence the land use and transportation decisions that impact their quality of life in our region. The Policy Development Manager is a newly created position in the department's management team. This position helps bring together the policies, projects, and resources needed to help Metro and its partners successfully implement significant regional community development efforts. The Policy Development Manager works closely with other managers in the department, the Metro Council, and a diverse range of external stakeholders to ensure effective integration of policy goals and programmatic efforts. This position is responsible for overseeing creation and implementation of the department's state and federal legislative priorities in conjunction with Metro's government affairs team and the Metro Council. This position is responsible for proactively managing relationships with key federal agencies on policy and funding matters, as well as leading efforts to establish regional policy statements or coordinate grant applications to these agencies where appropriate. This position is responsible for cultivating and developing partnerships with a wide range of community and business organizations who have interests in and connections to the work of the Planning and Development department, in order to leverage shared resources and efforts. The incumbent will partner with other planning managers to lead and oversee major transportation and development projects where there is a major policy, funding or innovation issue related to implementing these major projects. At Metro, we strive to hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Urban Planning, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration or related field; two years of experience in transportation, economic development, municipal finance, public policy; three years of supervisory or leadership experience
To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center.
Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.