Senior Planner - Water Resources

Senior Planner – Water Resources

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Senior Planner – Water Resources

Salary

51.35 - $59.42 Hourly

Location

1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2025-00131

Bureau

Bureau of Environmental Services

Opening Date

01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date

2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

Questions

The Position

Job Appointment : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location : 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204

Benefits : Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.

Union Representation : PTE - 17

To view current labor agreements, please visit https : / / www.portland.gov / bhr / employee-relations / labor-relations / labor-agreements.

Application Material : Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

Are you a collaborative, detail-oriented team player who desires to serve Portlanders by applying your planning and relationship-building skills to effective infrastructure management? You may be the Senior Planner we are seeking!

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Senior Planner – Water Resources to lead planning work and serve as BES’ liaison to the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS).

This position is responsible for managing integrated plans and plan teams to improve city infrastructure and services while prioritizing equitable access for all Portlanders to healthy watersheds and sanitation. The plans led and developed by this position recommend solutions to reduce risk and increase benefits across systems managed by BES (these include stormwater management, sanitary and combined collection, restoration and remediation, wastewater and resource recovery, collection system pumping, and facilities and properties).

This position is BES’ liaison with BPS and is responsible for representing BES’ interests to BPS. This position coordinates information and work efforts between BPS and BES staff, serving as a key link between infrastructure and growth in Portland.

What you’ll get to do :

Lead BES plans

Serve as project manager for BES plans : organize and manage teams of subject matter experts to develop technical and policy analyses, recommendations, and implementation plans.

Serve as the subject matter expert for completed plans as recommendations are implemented.

Collaborate with the BES Public Involvement team to ensure that public input is considered and reflected, including the involvement of BIPOC and other underrepresented community members.

Directs, reviews, supervises, and monitors the work of consultants. Selects and administers consultant contracts for planning projects.

BES liaison to BPS

Provide expertise to inform City-level decisions about where to do long-range planning and the key issues such planning should address.

Oversee analyses and recommendations on the provisions of sanitary and stormwater services to serve growth.

Lead analyses of proposed changes to environmental land use regulations and their relevance to BES service provision and regulatory obligations.

Represent BES on project-specific BPS multibureau work teams.

Coordinate with other BES staff involved in BPS and other growth planning efforts related to zoning, resilience, infrastructure coordination, development priorities, and growth modeling.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are reimagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values :

We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.

We value our customers and partners.

We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.

We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.

We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.

We urge respectful communication and transparency.

We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders’ sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link : About Environmental Services | Portland.gov (https : / / www.portland.gov / bes / about)

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here : download (portland.gov) (https : / / www.portland.gov / bes / documents / bes-strategic-plan-2018-2027 / download)

This recruitment may also be used to generate a list of eligible applicants for future openings for Senior Planners – Water Resources within Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D). Senior Planners with PP&D provide permitting expertise for sewer and stormwater aspects of land use cases

Questions? : Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and / or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications :

Knowledge of inter-relationships between land use / growth management and water utility management issues.

Experience in and knowledge of principles and techniques of work management and coordination, including goals and objectives development, work planning and organization, budgets, schedules, and quality of work product.

Ability to perform difficult and complex technical research and analysis of water resource, wastewater, or stormwater planning issues or problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending or adopting effective and equitable courses of action.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of City and bureau management, staff, applicants, representatives of agencies and community groups, the development community, media representatives, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.

Experience in presenting ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing, translating technical water-related information into written documents or oral presentations appropriate to non-technical audiences; and negotiating resolutions to problems or conflicts.

Additional Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in urban planning, water resource management, hydrology, environmental science, natural resource management, landscape architecture, or geography, with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1 : Apply online between January 27 , 2025 – February 17 , 2025

Required Application Materials :

Resume

Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials :

Application Tips :

Your responses to the supplemental questions 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 your responses to the supplemental questions.

Salary Range / Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (https : / / www.oregon.gov / boli / workers / pages / equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume / application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.

Do not attach any additional documents.

Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2 : Minimum Qualification Evaluation : Week of February 17, 2025

An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.

Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https : / / www.portland.gov / policies / human-resources-administrative-rules / employment / hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) 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 February 24, 2025

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

Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 4 : Selection (Interview) : TBD

Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5 : Offer of Employment : TBD

Step 6 : Start Date :

Additional Information

Click here (https : / / www.portland.gov / bhr / career-center / recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following :

City of Portland Core Values

Recruitment Process - Work Status

Equal Employment Opportunity

Veteran Preference

ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos (https : / / tinyurl.com / pdxh2a) and offers How to Apply Classes (https : / / www.portland.gov / bhr / events) once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https : / / www.portland.gov / bhr / benefit-offerings / benefits-quickstart-guide / benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes / No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N / A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note : If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and / or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate : (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

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.

Do you have knowledge of inter-relationships between land use / growth management and water utility management issues?

Provide a detailed example(s) of your knowledge of inter-relationships between land use / growth management and water utility management issues.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as :

Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

The impact and / or results of your of experience.

Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

Do you have experience in and knowledge of principles and techniques of work management and coordination, including goals and objectives development, work planning and organization, budgets, schedules, and quality of work product?

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience in and knowledge of principles and techniques of work management and coordination, including goals and objectives development, work planning and organization, budgets, schedules, and quality of work product.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as :

Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

The impact and / or results of your of experience.

Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

Do you have the ability to perform difficult and complex technical research and analysis of water resource, wastewater, or stormwater planning issues or problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending or adopting effective and equitable courses of action?

Provide a detailed example(s) of your ability to perform difficult and complex technical research and analysis of water resource, wastewater, or stormwater planning issues or problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending or adopting effective and equitable courses of action.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as :

Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

The impact and / or results of your of experience.

Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

Do you have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of City and bureau management, staff, applicants, representatives of agencies and community groups, the development community, media representatives, the public, and others encountered in the course of work?

Provide a detailed example(s) of your ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of City and bureau management, staff, applicants, representatives of agencies and community groups, the development community, media representatives, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as :

Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

The impact and / or results of your of experience.

Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

Do you have experience in presenting ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing, translating technical water-related information into written documents or oral presentations appropriate to non-technical audiences; and negotiating resolutions to problems or conflicts?

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience in presenting ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing, translating technical water-related information into written documents or oral presentations appropriate to non-technical audiences; and negotiating resolutions to problems or conflicts.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as :

Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.

Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).

The impact and / or results of your of experience.

Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.

Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

Required Question

Employer

City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

http : / / www.portlandoregon.gov / jobs

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