THE CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON invites applications for the position of:
Associate Planner
GREAT BENEFITS! SALARY: $25.95 to $30.03 Hourly
Recruitment Opens: 09/12/2016
Recruitment Closes: Applications for this position will be accepted, on-line, until 150 completed applications have been received, but will close no later than 4:30 pm, on Monday, September 26, 2016
Recruitment Summary: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/43591
For Qualifications and To Apply Visit
www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs after recruitment opens on September 12, 2016
The Mission of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services is to promote safety, livability, and economic vitality through efficient and collaborative application of building and development codes.
THE POSITION
Associate Planner is the entry-level class in the professional planning series for the City of Portland. They are employed by three bureaus in the City of Portland: Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), Bureau of Development Services (BDS), and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). Associate Planners perform planning research, review and analysis on projects of routine to moderate difficulty and assist more senior planners in preparing planning studies and reports on short- and long-range, well defined assignments and projects.
Under general supervision, Associate Planners participate in a variety of interdisciplinary policy development projects, strategic and infrastructure planning initiatives, long-range land-use plans, and development review functions; write findings, notices and reports; answer questions and provide interpretations of Code and other requirements; and participate in planning work on a variety of planning policy development, long-range planning and other projects. Associate planners may have frequent and direct interaction with advisory groups and the general public.
The Land Use Services Division of BDS currently has 1 position available - on the Land Division and Environmental Team. Associate Planners in Land Use Services implement the Portland Zoning Code and provide information to the public about zoning and issues related to the use of land. They review development proposals to ensure compliance with the City’s zoning regulations. They work with developers, lawyers, neighborhoods, and the City’s infrastructure bureaus to mediate conflicts, problem-solve, and coordinate infrastructure improvements. This may include review of development proposals submitted by applicants and produce public notifications and reports documenting whether and how the proposal meets the zoning code approval criteria. Associate Planners make land use decisions, which may include recommendations at public hearings. Qualified candidates commonly have backgrounds in urban planning, urban design and architecture, landscape architecture and/or environmental planning. This position will also meet the Bureau’s expectations of providing excellent customer service in an equitable manner to meet the needs of the City of Portland’s community.
Land Division and Environmental Team - Duties include administering the zoning code through the review of development proposals involving discretionary Land Division or Environmental land use reviews. Additional duties
may include processing final plat and property line adjustment applications, and providing zoning information and assistance to customers involved in the land use review or permitting process.
Fluency in a second language is desirable, but not required. The current opportunity is within the Land Division and Environmental Team. However, the eligible list generated from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies in the Bureau of Development Services. For questions about the position contact BDS Land Division, Environmental Manager Kim Tallant at Kim.Tallant@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0977.
It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
To assist you in understanding this position and the recruitment process, we will offer three (3) Optional Information Sessions that will provide you with details about this position and about the application process. We will also talk about the process of obtaining relevant certifications. You are not required to attend to apply for this job, but attending will help you with the application process. You are welcome to join us for one of these optional sessions:
The optional informational sessions will be held on:
At the Bureau of Development Services Offices,
1900 SW Fourth Avenue, 5th Floor ~ Portland, OR 97201
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
in Room 5A
or
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
in Room 5A
Please note: this is not the Portland Building, which is located several blocks to the north.
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At the Hollywood Senior Center
1820 NE 40th Avenue, Portland OR 97212
Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Remote attendance is not available for Hollywood Senior Center
*If you are unable to attend the Sept. 13 or 14, 2016 info sessions, you have the option to participate remotely. For instructions on how to participate remotely, please contact Krystal Ngene by 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time within 2 business days of the informational session date by email, Krystal.Ngene@PortlandOregon.Gov, or by phone at 503.823.7213.
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Thank you,
Crystle Cowen
Training & Workforce Development Team
Bureau of Development Services
City of Portland ~ 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 5000
Portland, OR, 97201
(503) 823-7511
Crystle.Cowen@portlandoregon.gov