Who: The City of Portland, OR Water Bureau. For more than a century the Portland Water Bureau has delivered clean, cold water throughout the Portland region. For most of us, delicious and safe tap water is a given, and some may never consider the intricate system of infrastructure and people that deliver this resource daily. In addition to the people and pipes that deliver water, the bureau is dedicated to furthering the Citywide Racial Equity Goals and Strategies by implementing and evolving the Bureau's Racial Equity Plan.
What: This position will be a resource for the bureau's program and project managers to create a workplace where equity becomes part of everyday decisions and is embedded in bureau operations. The Equity Manager will lead the bureau in proactively implementing equitable policies, practices, and actions, as well as help influence attitudes within the bureau that will produce equitable authority, access, opportunities, treatment impacts, and outcomes for bureau workforce and customers.
The successful candidate will independently perform work in support of bureau mission, goals and objectives, by providing expert technical guidance and implementation leadership to bureau management on equity and inclusion issues within bureau programs that impact the workforce and public in the following ways:
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Welcome to CUPPA Careers!
The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.
In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
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Development Supervisor II – City of Portland, OR
Who: City of Portland, Oregon Bureau of Development Services
What: Development Supervisors (2 positions available) will lead the teams that not only are the first point of contact in the Development Services Center, these teams perform the work which knits the permit review process from start to finish. Ideal candidates are seeking purposeful work, and are interested in sharing their talents to not just lead our teams, but support them and all stakeholders in enhancing Bureau of Development Services processes. These supervisors will be change agents within the Bureau, identifying trends within the industry and developing appropriate permit processing responses, as well as being a front-line implementer of the Bureau Technology initiative – Portland Online Permitting System. This position participates in the Bureau Leadership Team, collaborates with other program supervisors and division managers on the development of Bureau policies and procedures; promotes equitable delivery of services.
What: Development Supervisors (2 positions available) will lead the teams that not only are the first point of contact in the Development Services Center, these teams perform the work which knits the permit review process from start to finish. Ideal candidates are seeking purposeful work, and are interested in sharing their talents to not just lead our teams, but support them and all stakeholders in enhancing Bureau of Development Services processes. These supervisors will be change agents within the Bureau, identifying trends within the industry and developing appropriate permit processing responses, as well as being a front-line implementer of the Bureau Technology initiative – Portland Online Permitting System. This position participates in the Bureau Leadership Team, collaborates with other program supervisors and division managers on the development of Bureau policies and procedures; promotes equitable delivery of services.
Entry Level GIS/Transportation Analyst - Jarrett Walker + Associates - Portland, OR
Entry Level GIS / Transportation Analyst
Jarrett Walker + Associates
Portland, OR
Jarrett Walker and Associates is a consulting firm that helps communities think about public transit planning issues, especially the design and redesign of bus networks. The firm was initially built around Jarrett Walker’s book Human Transit and his 25 years of experience in the field. Today, our professional staff of eight leads planning projects across North America, with a rapidly growing overseas practice including Europe, Russia, and Australia / New Zealand.
You can learn about us at our website jarrettwalker.com and at jarrett’s blog HumanTransit.org. For a sense of our basic approach to network design, see the introduction to Jarrett’s book Human Transit, which is on the blog and easily googled.
We are immediately seeking 1-2 entry-level transit analysts based in Portland, Oregon. The position offers the potential to grow a career in transit planning. As a small firm, we can promote staff in response to skill and achievement, without waiting for a more senior position to become vacant. Everyone pitches in at many different levels, and there are many opportunities to learn on the job.
Duties include a wide range of data analysis and mapping tasks associated with public transit planning studies.
For this position, the following are requirements. Please respond only if you offer all of the following:
Compensation will probably start in the range of $21-26/hour depending on experience, but raises of over 15% in the first year are routine for excellent work. Our benefits program includes empoyer-paid health, dental, and disability insurance, a free transit pass, paid sick leave (40 hrs/year), and paid time off (80 hrs/year).
How to Respond
To respond to this announcement, please send the following to marketing@jarrettwalker.com . The absolute deadline is February 21, 2017, at 5 PM Pacific Standard Time, but submitting earlier is advantageous as we will be assessing applications as we receive them.
1-page cover letter, explaining your interest in the position.
1- or 2-page resume, describing your relevant experience and skills.
Three (3) samples of your work. This can include maps, graphics, charts or reports that you have created. Samples should be clear, accurate, easy to understand and visually appealing. At least one (1) sample should demonstrate your ability to carry out a complex spatial analysis.
Hiring Schedule
Our need for staff is urgent so the hiring schedule is brisk:
February 7. Announcement.
February 21. Absolute deadline for submissions.
February 23. Shortlist and invitations to interview announced.
March 1. Interviews (in Portland or by Skype)
March 3. Final decision (successful candidate and two alternates).
March 10. Negotiations complete.
April 1. Job begins.
Non-discrimination
JWA follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, outside vendors, members and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, and dealings with the general public.
Jarrett Walker + Associates
Portland, OR
Jarrett Walker and Associates is a consulting firm that helps communities think about public transit planning issues, especially the design and redesign of bus networks. The firm was initially built around Jarrett Walker’s book Human Transit and his 25 years of experience in the field. Today, our professional staff of eight leads planning projects across North America, with a rapidly growing overseas practice including Europe, Russia, and Australia / New Zealand.
You can learn about us at our website jarrettwalker.com and at jarrett’s blog HumanTransit.org. For a sense of our basic approach to network design, see the introduction to Jarrett’s book Human Transit, which is on the blog and easily googled.
We are immediately seeking 1-2 entry-level transit analysts based in Portland, Oregon. The position offers the potential to grow a career in transit planning. As a small firm, we can promote staff in response to skill and achievement, without waiting for a more senior position to become vacant. Everyone pitches in at many different levels, and there are many opportunities to learn on the job.
Duties include a wide range of data analysis and mapping tasks associated with public transit planning studies.
For this position, the following are requirements. Please respond only if you offer all of the following:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent degree, or alternatively a minimum of two years professional experience in the skills listed below. (A directly relevant major is preferred but not essential.)
- Fluency in spoken English and at least strong proficiency at writing.
- Interest in public transit planning.
- Experience in Excel analysis, including charts, evidenced in sample work.
- Experience in spatial data analysis (GIS), evidenced in sample work.
- Experience in mapping, evidenced in mapping samples that are clear, accurate, and visually appealing.
- Ability to innovate and solve problems that arise in an analysis process.
- Ability to explain analytic ideas clearly in writing.
- References attesting to accuracy and efficiency in these critical tasks.
- Availability to start fulltime work in Portland, Oregon no later than April 1, 2017.
- Legal ability to work in the US.
- Graduate degree in urban planning, transportation, or a related field.
- Experience with analysis of public transit issues.
- Proven ability to design clear and easy-to-understand infographics, charts, reports, or other static and/or interactive information visualizations.
- The ability to describe issues from multiple points of view, including the perspectives of different professions.
- Experience and comfort in public speaking.
- Experience using a data analysis programming language (R, Python, etc)
- Ability to develop interactive information displays and tools.
- Experience in advanced database analysis. (Postgres/PostGIS, MySQL, etc)
- Experience with our main analytic and design software: qGIS, Remix, Tableau, InDesign, Illustrator.
- Expertise with transit-focused routing software, such as OpenTripPlanner.
- Foreign language ability. Spanish and Russian are especially useful to us but all language skills are valued.
- Experience working with minority and disadvantaged communities.
- Experience describing issues from multiple points of view, including the perspectives of different types of people, and different professions.
- Experience and comfort in public speaking.
Compensation will probably start in the range of $21-26/hour depending on experience, but raises of over 15% in the first year are routine for excellent work. Our benefits program includes empoyer-paid health, dental, and disability insurance, a free transit pass, paid sick leave (40 hrs/year), and paid time off (80 hrs/year).
How to Respond
To respond to this announcement, please send the following to marketing@jarrettwalker.com . The absolute deadline is February 21, 2017, at 5 PM Pacific Standard Time, but submitting earlier is advantageous as we will be assessing applications as we receive them.
1-page cover letter, explaining your interest in the position.
1- or 2-page resume, describing your relevant experience and skills.
Three (3) samples of your work. This can include maps, graphics, charts or reports that you have created. Samples should be clear, accurate, easy to understand and visually appealing. At least one (1) sample should demonstrate your ability to carry out a complex spatial analysis.
Hiring Schedule
Our need for staff is urgent so the hiring schedule is brisk:
February 7. Announcement.
February 21. Absolute deadline for submissions.
February 23. Shortlist and invitations to interview announced.
March 1. Interviews (in Portland or by Skype)
March 3. Final decision (successful candidate and two alternates).
March 10. Negotiations complete.
April 1. Job begins.
Non-discrimination
JWA follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, outside vendors, members and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, and dealings with the general public.
Transportation Pedestrian Coordinator - Portland, OR
Transportation Pedestrian Coordinator (Transportation Planning Coordinator)
City of Portland
City of Portland
Portland, OR
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 03/14/16 4:30 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $5,496.00 - $7,330.00 Monthly
Location: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Oregon
Background
Portland, Oregon is routinely listed as one of the most livable cities in the world. Always on the leading edge of transportation and land use policy, the City of Portland has strong community and political support for continued innovation in sustainable transportation practices. As an organization, the Bureau of Transportation strives to model inclusivity and promote equity through its service delivery, internal operations and organizational culture.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is looking for a dynamic planner to serve as Portland's Pedestrian Modal Coordinator within the Bureau's Policy, Planning and Projects Group to help guide the future use of Portland's right of way and the transportation choices of it citizens.
The Position
The Pedestrian Coordinator serves as the overall expert, advocate and advisor for pedestrian needs to Bureau staff, Mayor and City Council, other City Bureaus and partner agencies. The Pedestrian Coordinator works collaboratively with staff to ensure that planners and project managers are given consistent advice and direction so that project outcomes can best serve Portlanders no matter what transportation mode they choose. The Pedestrian Coordinator also plays an important role in advancing the bureau's outreach and engagement about pedestrian mobility with traditionally under-served and under-represented groups of Portlanders. Although not required, competitive candidates will have graduated from a 4-year college with a major in Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field i.e. Landscape Architecture and at least 3 year's experience in Transportation Pplanning or related field i.e. Engineering.
This position is responsible for implementing the recommended goals, actions, activities and capital projects identified in the Portland Pedestrian Master Plan by:
To Qualify:
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter and professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.
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. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.
Questions?
Regina Birch, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
regina.birch@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4034
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Salary: $5,496.00 - $7,330.00 Monthly
Location: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Oregon
Background
Portland, Oregon is routinely listed as one of the most livable cities in the world. Always on the leading edge of transportation and land use policy, the City of Portland has strong community and political support for continued innovation in sustainable transportation practices. As an organization, the Bureau of Transportation strives to model inclusivity and promote equity through its service delivery, internal operations and organizational culture.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is looking for a dynamic planner to serve as Portland's Pedestrian Modal Coordinator within the Bureau's Policy, Planning and Projects Group to help guide the future use of Portland's right of way and the transportation choices of it citizens.
The Position
The Pedestrian Coordinator serves as the overall expert, advocate and advisor for pedestrian needs to Bureau staff, Mayor and City Council, other City Bureaus and partner agencies. The Pedestrian Coordinator works collaboratively with staff to ensure that planners and project managers are given consistent advice and direction so that project outcomes can best serve Portlanders no matter what transportation mode they choose. The Pedestrian Coordinator also plays an important role in advancing the bureau's outreach and engagement about pedestrian mobility with traditionally under-served and under-represented groups of Portlanders. Although not required, competitive candidates will have graduated from a 4-year college with a major in Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field i.e. Landscape Architecture and at least 3 year's experience in Transportation Pplanning or related field i.e. Engineering.
This position is responsible for implementing the recommended goals, actions, activities and capital projects identified in the Portland Pedestrian Master Plan by:
- Monitoring pedestrian related transportation planning and capital projects and activities for the Bureau,
- Reviewing and making recommendations on policy and city-wide planning efforts,
- Reviewing design and construction plans for projects to optimize pedestrian accessibility and safety, while ensuring the essential movement of all modes,
- Serving as the Bureau's staff person for the City's Pedestrian Advisory Committee, including Committee membership recruitment, agenda coordination and ongoing support.
- Responding to residents' inquiries on pedestrian-related community impact issues and developing appropriate courses of action,
- Preparing grant applications and funding requests for implementing the identified activities and projects in the Pedestrian Master Plan and other directive plans,
- Supporting the Bureau's efforts on compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and acting as a resource for ADA considerations related to pedestrian facilities in the Right of Way.
To Qualify:
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Knowledge of transportation and urban planning and design principles, practices, current trends, regulations, standards and Federal laws including ADA Title II.
- Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, prioritizing, proposal composition, resource allocation and controls.
- Knowledge of project and/or program development and management best practices.
- Knowledge of effective public involvement policies, practices and procedures, and an understanding of best practices in community engagement with traditionally under-served and under-represented Portlanders.
- Ability to conduct research, analyze and prepare studies of developments and trends, legislative and regulatory initiatives and mandates, public attitudes and concerns relating to program area.
- Ability to prepare and interpret planning documents, code and policy proposals, regulations and complex technical documents.
- Ability to communicate complex technical matters to non-technical individuals, including making presentations to community organizations and elected officials.
- Ability to oversee the work of staff teams and/or consultants.
- Ability to facilitate effective public meetings including utilizing best practices for elevating all voices in an inclusive and respectful environment.
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a cover letter and professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:
- Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- 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 résumé should support the details described in the cover letter.
- If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
- Your résumé and cover letter should be no more than a total of four (4) pages combined. Do not attach materials not requested.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.
Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.
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. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.
Questions?
Regina Birch, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
regina.birch@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4034
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Development Supervisor - Portland, OR
Development Supervisor II
Portland, OR
The City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services is recruiting for a Development Supervisor II
SALARY: $6,357.00 - $8,545.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 02/01/2016
CLOSING DATE: 02/15/2016 04:30 PM
TO APPLY: Go to www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
Applications for this position will be accepted on-line until 75 applications have been received, but will close no later than Monday, February 15, 2016 at 4:30PM.
Applications received after the 75 application limit has been reached will not be included in this recruitment process.
THE POSITION:
The Development Supervisor II manages and participates in programs and projects that have a significant effect on the review, evaluation and issuance of building permits and/or development proposals in the City of Portland. The current open position will be one of two supervisors providing overall leadership, supervision and direction in the Permitting Services Section. Generally, these positions are responsible for preparing budget proposals that will support meeting program goals and priorities with adequate staffing levels, developing and implementing staff training efforts, and managing employee performance and professional development plans. They will be change agents within the Bureau, identifying trends within the industry and developing appropriate permit processing responses, and well as being a front line implementer of the Bureau Technology initiative (ITAP).
Day to day shared responsibilities include working directly with customers to resolve service level questions and issues, consistently applying municipal policies, codes and permitting rules, and planning, directing and evaluating the work of technical staff. Work requires program management expertise and the ability to integrate multiple interests and stakeholders in achieving successful program results. Assignments are general and of a continuing nature, requiring the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in scheduling, assigning and coordinating the work with that of other units, bureaus and external agencies
This position participates in the Bureau Leadership Team, collaborates with other program supervisors and division managers on the development of Bureau policies and procedures; and, promotes equitable delivery of services and creates a positive employee workplace. The current vacancy is in the Permitting Services Section. For questions about the position contact Andy Peterson, (503) 823-7883. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
TO QUALIFY:
The following qualifications are required for this position:
Portland, OR
The City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services is recruiting for a Development Supervisor II
SALARY: $6,357.00 - $8,545.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 02/01/2016
CLOSING DATE: 02/15/2016 04:30 PM
TO APPLY: Go to www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
Applications for this position will be accepted on-line until 75 applications have been received, but will close no later than Monday, February 15, 2016 at 4:30PM.
Applications received after the 75 application limit has been reached will not be included in this recruitment process.
THE POSITION:
The Development Supervisor II manages and participates in programs and projects that have a significant effect on the review, evaluation and issuance of building permits and/or development proposals in the City of Portland. The current open position will be one of two supervisors providing overall leadership, supervision and direction in the Permitting Services Section. Generally, these positions are responsible for preparing budget proposals that will support meeting program goals and priorities with adequate staffing levels, developing and implementing staff training efforts, and managing employee performance and professional development plans. They will be change agents within the Bureau, identifying trends within the industry and developing appropriate permit processing responses, and well as being a front line implementer of the Bureau Technology initiative (ITAP).
Day to day shared responsibilities include working directly with customers to resolve service level questions and issues, consistently applying municipal policies, codes and permitting rules, and planning, directing and evaluating the work of technical staff. Work requires program management expertise and the ability to integrate multiple interests and stakeholders in achieving successful program results. Assignments are general and of a continuing nature, requiring the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in scheduling, assigning and coordinating the work with that of other units, bureaus and external agencies
This position participates in the Bureau Leadership Team, collaborates with other program supervisors and division managers on the development of Bureau policies and procedures; and, promotes equitable delivery of services and creates a positive employee workplace. The current vacancy is in the Permitting Services Section. For questions about the position contact Andy Peterson, (503) 823-7883. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
TO QUALIFY:
The following qualifications are required for this position:
- Knowledge of engineering, building and construction principles, practices, codes, standards and laws applicable to the area of specialization.
- Knowledge of federal, state and city laws, codes, standards, policies, and permit processing rules as related to assigned functions and programs; knowledge/understanding of finance and budgeting strategies;
- Ability to review and interpret permit documents, development and construction documents, codes, ordinances, regulations and other complex technical documents, and communicate information clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to interact effectively, define issues, analyze problems, engage in problem solving and team building, and partner with citizens, community groups, developers, construction supervisors, bureau management, employees of other City bureaus and development professionals.
- Ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment; To plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of professional and technical subordinates.
- Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply complex City rules regarding permit related policies, procedures, laws and regulations regarding permitting activities.
- Ability to train others in work processes and procedures, while serving in the role of change agent as new programs and processes are developed and implemented.
GIS Project Leader - Portland, OR
Community GIS Project LeaderInstitute of Portland Metro Studies, Portland State University
Portland, OR
Professional Area: Participation and Empowerment
Experience: 1-3 years
Website: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/18054
Principal duties of the position:
Portland, OR
Professional Area: Participation and Empowerment
Experience: 1-3 years
Website: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/18054
Principal duties of the position:
- Community geography – engage with communities throughout the Portland region to identify innovating mapping and other data visualizations to serve community needs.
- Provide GIS analysis support for projects in IMS and PRC.
- Possibly teach within the undergraduate or graduate programs within the College of Urban and Public Affairs or in PSU’s University Studies program.
- Contribute to strategic planning for IMS and PRC. Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of IMS’s neighborhood indicators program. Plan and expand the Neighborhood Pulse web site, engage in community asset mapping, neighborhood indicator development, Geographical Information Systems mapping, and spatial and statistical analysis of demographic and other neighborhood data.
- Engage a diverse set of community groups in partnerships to gather and visualize information that empowers them to make positive change in their communities.
- Participate in the development of resources to support the neighborhood indicators program by identifying funding sources, writing grant proposals, and partnering with other departments at PSU, other educational institutions, and community organizations to attract funding. Contribute to externally funded studies that require GIS analysis, data analysis, and outreach.
- Supervise students and research assistants in the implementation of the neighborhood data program.
- Collaborate with other team members to develop and disseminate information about neighborhoods throughout the Portland Metropolitan area.
- Develop new research, data collection, visualization, and analytical methods that add to the Institute’s ability to provide neighborhood information.
- Collaborate with other research programs at PSU and other research and policy institutions.
- Lead and participate in community and national presentations and workshops.
- Support IMS and PRC research projects and publications with GIS analysis and cartography, including Metroscape magazine.
- Master’s degree in Urban Studies, Geography, planning, or similar social science background
- At least two years progressively responsible experience developing and managing GIS projects
- At least two years of experience working with community partners
- Experience and demonstrated proficiency with Geographical Information Systems
- Solid experience and familiarity with GIS and database software including ARCGIS suite
- Cartographic and data visualization training and skills, as demonstrated by work samples
- Familiarity with Census data and other geographically specific data sets
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity or experience with programming languages such as Javascript, html5, and open source GIS software
- GIS teaching experience
- A demonstrated track record of attracting grant and contract funding.
Land Use Planner, Modus, Inc. - Portland, OR or Seattle, WA
Land Use Planner
Modus, Inc.
Professional Area:
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Experience:
1-3 years
Email:
jobs@modus-corp.com
Website:
Location:
Portland, OR or Seattle, WA, OR
ABOUT MODUS: Established in 2005, Modus is an industry leader in wireless site development across the west coast from San Diego to Seattle. Our services include site acquisition, land use planning, architecture and engineering, construction, and environmental compliance.
JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES: Modus, Inc. is currently searching for highly talented and driven professionals to fill Land Use Planning Positions in our Portland, OR and Seattle, WA offices. These positions offer an opportunity for those interested in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Historic Preservation and Environmental Compliance to gain valuable work experience while participating on dynamic and fast-paced team-based projects.
Planning professionals will:
- Conduct research and review multiple jurisdictional zoning ordinances as it pertains to wireless telecommunication facilities.
- Prepare preliminary zoning/permitting analyses in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
- Provide site-specific design, zoning & permitting analyses for selected sites.
- Prepare zoning and permit applications.
- Review architectural drawings and other zoning collateral.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers and other interdisciplinary teams as needed to obtain zoning approval.
- Work diligently to expedite jurisdictional approval processes & project timelines.
- Attend and present at site design visits, community meetings and hearings.
- Effectively manage and communicate ongoing project status to Modus, Inc. clients.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be/have:
- Self-motivated and have an uncompromising work ethic.
- Strong knowledge and interest in Urban Planning.
- Strong research and analytic skills.
- Highly organized and have a talent for multi-tasking.
- Possess superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to define and meet individual and team oriented project goals.
- Bachelors Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field, 2+ years successful Zoning and Permitting experience preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Strong computer skills utilizing MS Outlook, and reports in MS Excel.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter, resume and salary range expectations to jobs@modus-corp.com, using the subject line “Applying for Land Use Planner”.
POSTING DATE: 9/15/15
Urban Designer/Planner, SERA Architects - Portland, OR
Urban Designer/Planner
SERA Architects
Professional Area:
Urban Design
Experience:
5-7 years
Contact person:
Taylor Blythe
Phone:
503-847-2172
Fax:
503-445-7395
Email:
hr@serapdx.com
Website:
Location:
Portland, OR
SERA Architects is a progressive, 100% employee-owned, Equal Opportunity Employer, based in Portland, OR.
Our culture reflects our commitment to great design, client service, and sustainability. SERA provides our employees with an enjoyable work environment and opportunities for professional and personal development. We provide quality service to our clients, while ensuring the growth and well-being of our team. We have an excellent and diversified benefits package.
Please see our website for more details on this position and how to apply. http://serapdx.com/careers/
Salary to be commensurate with demonstrated, relevant experience.
Land Use Planning Director - Multnomah County, OR
Land Use Planning Director
Multnomah County, OR
Professional Area:
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Experience:
5-7 years
Contact person:
Kandace Bell
Phone:
5039886928
Email:
kandace.bell@multco.us
Website:
Location:
Portland, OR
Are you passionate about conserving natural resources and guiding land uses to sustain and enhance the communities of Multnomah County? Are you able to engage with the community and regional land use partners in order to protect and preserve natural and build environments uniformly and fairly while responding to and facilitating change? Do you uphold high ethical standards and professional integrity to achieve fairness and equality when developing and implementing policies?
If you are a progressive leader with a desire to reflect community values through improving health and safety, promoting livability, protecting and preserving the environment and providing quality government services with a track record to prove it; and you are interested in serving as the next Land Use Planning Director for Multnomah County, we invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Multnomah County Land Use Planning is seeking a trusted, dedicated, and creative leader to serve as the next director. The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate staff to fulfill their mission, be comfortable with and competent in working with complex and publicly visible issues involving a variety of stakeholders, demonstrate successful experience partnering with non-profit and private organizations, have strong communication and presentation skills and a record of success developing collaborative relationships with regional leaders, community organizations, advisory boards and employees.
About Multnomah County Land Use Planning: Multnomah County Land Use Planning program ensures the preservation and protection of wildlife, streams, scenic views, the Columbia River Gorge, forest lands, and farm and nursery production. We value sustainability and an eye to the future, and believe that maintaining the quality of life in the rural areas of Multnomah County provides a social benefit that serves those on both sides of the urban growth boundary.
Multnomah County Land Use Planning serves the unincorporated areas of Multnomah County with two primary functions. Current Planning helps property owners and applicants with their development and land use proposals and Long Range Planning serves the broader community by creating and updating zoning and codes and the Comprehensive Plan.
Underlying our work is our commitment to community livability – building trust and empowerment through supporting community planning, engaging in ongoing dialogue, transparency and education to ensure that Multnomah County residents and visitors continue to experience the beauty of Multnomah County and the surrounding areas.
Ideal Candidate Profile: The preferred candidate will bring these skills and strengths:
If you are a progressive leader with a desire to reflect community values through improving health and safety, promoting livability, protecting and preserving the environment and providing quality government services with a track record to prove it; and you are interested in serving as the next Land Use Planning Director for Multnomah County, we invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Multnomah County Land Use Planning is seeking a trusted, dedicated, and creative leader to serve as the next director. The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate staff to fulfill their mission, be comfortable with and competent in working with complex and publicly visible issues involving a variety of stakeholders, demonstrate successful experience partnering with non-profit and private organizations, have strong communication and presentation skills and a record of success developing collaborative relationships with regional leaders, community organizations, advisory boards and employees.
About Multnomah County Land Use Planning: Multnomah County Land Use Planning program ensures the preservation and protection of wildlife, streams, scenic views, the Columbia River Gorge, forest lands, and farm and nursery production. We value sustainability and an eye to the future, and believe that maintaining the quality of life in the rural areas of Multnomah County provides a social benefit that serves those on both sides of the urban growth boundary.
Multnomah County Land Use Planning serves the unincorporated areas of Multnomah County with two primary functions. Current Planning helps property owners and applicants with their development and land use proposals and Long Range Planning serves the broader community by creating and updating zoning and codes and the Comprehensive Plan.
Underlying our work is our commitment to community livability – building trust and empowerment through supporting community planning, engaging in ongoing dialogue, transparency and education to ensure that Multnomah County residents and visitors continue to experience the beauty of Multnomah County and the surrounding areas.
Ideal Candidate Profile: The preferred candidate will bring these skills and strengths:
- Ability to provide leadership, direction and effective implementation to achieve goals and objectives.
- Confidence in your executive decision-making and direction, and the ability to align and lead internal and external stakeholders and leaders to achieve goals.
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to effectively apply principles and best practices of administration in the public sector, including methods and techniques used in fiscal administration, project management, program evaluation and strategic planning.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of people contacted in the course of work; ability to effectively resolve problems and conflicts and/or negotiate solutions to complex and sensitive issues.
- Ability to effectively identify and respond to the public and elected officials’ issues and concerns with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
And demonstrate these core competencies:
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
- Creativity and Innovation: Ability to generate new and innovative approaches to problem solving that are effective and responsive.
- Flexibility: Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to translate big-picture vision and goals into plans that are realistic and effective.
Leading People
- Build Talent Pools: Hire, mentor and develop a qualified, diverse workforce.
- Results Driven: Measure success by outcomes rather than inputs. Set high standards of performance.
- Performance Management: Streamline and remove processes that do not bring value to the customer.
- Cultural Competency: Ability to develop and maintain working relationships in cross-cultural situations.
Building Coalitions
- Partnering: Build alliances and collaborate across boundaries to build strategic relationships.
- Business Acumen: Manage human, financial and information resources strategically.
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, business administration or related field; AND
- At least five years of experience as a subject matter expert in land use planning, programs and laws.
- An equivalent combination of qualifying professional level experience and relevant education that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
- A Master’s degree is preferred and can substitute for two years management experience.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience, having held a leadership role in a substantial and complex government agency, a not-for-profit, or a for-profit corporation that involves leading a diverse staff and management of significant funds is ideal and a record of successfully completing increasingly difficult assignments having significant impact or risk.
For more information and to apply, go to our website at www.multco.us/jobs. This opportunity is open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is received. Annual salary range: $78,903.60 - $118,355.76.
Investment Areas Project Manager, Metro - Portland, OR
Investment Areas Project Manager
Metro - Portland, Oregon
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Economic Planning and Development
Real Estate Development
Experience:
5-7 years
Website:
Location:
Portland, OR
$72,954 - $97,765 annually; application deadline: July 9, 2015 at 5 p.m. PDT
Division information: The Resource and Project Development Division works with partners to develop shared investment strategies that help communities build their downtowns, main streets and corridors by leveraging public and private investments that implement the region’s 2040 Growth Concept. Projects include supporting compact, transit-oriented development (TOD) in the region’s mixed use areas, conducting multijurisdictional planning processes to evaluate high capacity transit and other transportation improvements, and integrating freight and active transportation projects into multimodal corridors.
Position summary: Manages major projects, including those related to economic investment, high capacity transit corridor planning and other related transportation and development projects and programs. Performs a variety of complex development and transportation planning activities in the Investment Areas section of Metro’s Resource and Project Development Division of the Planning and Development Department. Develops, organizes and has responsibility for work program tasks and budgets; develops internal and external partnerships to accomplish work programs; represents Metro in a variety of forums including project committee meetings and before elected boards and commissions, the general public and business and community groups. Coordinates closely with other programs in the Planning and Development Department, Metro Council, other Metro departments and diverse government, community and business partners across the region. Provides direction to professional staff assigned to support a project.
Requirements: A Master’s degree in urban and regional planning or related field and five years of related experience in project management or any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
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.
Land Use Planning Director - Multnomah County, OR
Land Use Planning Director
Multnomah County, OR
Professional Area:
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Experience:
5-7 years
Contact person:
Kandace Bell
Phone:
503-988-6928
Fax:
503-988-3048
Email:
Kandace.Bell@multco.us
Website:
Location:
Portland, OR
Salary Range: $78,903.60 - $118,355.76 Annually
Closing Date: June 22, 2015
Are you passionate about conserving natural resources and guiding land uses to sustain and enhance the communities of Multnomah County? Are you able to engage with the community and regional land use partners in order to protect and preserve natural and build environments uniformly and fairly while responding to and facilitating change? Do you uphold high ethical standards and professional integrity to achieve fairness and equality when developing and implementing policies? See our brochure for more information about the position and the organization here.
If you are a progressive leader with a desire to reflect community values through improving health and safety, promoting livability, protecting and preserving the environment and providing quality government services with a track record to prove it; and you are interested in serving as the next Land Use Planning Director for Multnomah County, we invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Ideal Candidate Profile: The preferred candidate will bring these skills and strengths:
If you are a progressive leader with a desire to reflect community values through improving health and safety, promoting livability, protecting and preserving the environment and providing quality government services with a track record to prove it; and you are interested in serving as the next Land Use Planning Director for Multnomah County, we invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Ideal Candidate Profile: The preferred candidate will bring these skills and strengths:
- Ability to provide leadership, direction and effective implementation to achieve goals and objectives.
- Confidence in your executive decision-making and direction, and the ability to align and lead internal and external stakeholders and leaders to achieve goals.
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to effectively apply principles and best practices of administration in the public sector, including methods and techniques used in fiscal administration, project management, program evaluation and strategic planning.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of people contacted in the course of work; ability to effectively resolve problems and conflicts and/or negotiate solutions to complex and sensitive issues.
- Ability to effectively identify and respond to the public and elected officials’ issues and concerns with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
And demonstrate these core competencies:
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
- Creativity and Innovation: Ability to generate new and innovative approaches to problem solving that are effective and responsive.
- Flexibility: Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to translate big-picture vision and goals into plans that are realistic and effective.
Leading People
- Build Talent Pools: Hire, mentor and develop a qualified, diverse workforce.
- Results Driven: Measure success by outcomes rather than inputs. Set high standards of performance.
- Performance Management: Streamline and remove processes that do not bring value to the customer.
- Cultural Competency: Ability to develop and maintain working relationships in cross-cultural situations.
Building Coalitions
- Partnering: Build alliances and collaborate across boundaries to build strategic relationships.
- Business Acumen: Manage human, financial and information resources strategically.
To Qualify:
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, business administration or related field; AND
- At least five years of experience as a subject matter expert in land use planning, programs and laws.
- An equivalent combination of qualifying professional level experience and relevant education that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.
- A Master’s degree is preferred and can substitute for two years management experience.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience, having held a leadership role in a substantial and complex government agency, a not-for-profit, or a for-profit corporation that involves leading a diverse staff and management of significant funds is ideal and a record of successfully completing increasingly difficult assignments having significant impact or risk.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please go to our website at www.multco.us/jobs and complete the online application for consideration today!
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