Senior Planner

The Position The Regional Utility Services department is seeking a Senior Planner. This position provides support for Clean Water Services (CWS), local jurisdictions, and other planning activities. Assists in coordinating long-range planning efforts in collaboration with CWS partners and stakeholders. Contributes to the development of policies, standards, and guidance that support CWS goals and objectives. Serves as a point of coordination between CWS and Washington County. Reviews and provides feedback on land use applications submitted to partner jurisdictions to ensure consistency with CWS plans, goals, and projects. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.Essential Functions (This section outlines the essential functions assigned to the position. The essential functions listed below are not intended to include all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may modify, add, or remove duties or functions at its discretion.)

• Reviews and makes recommendations on CWS, local, and other plans and reports. Collaborates with representatives from relevant stakeholder groups to gather information, address questions, and ensure clarity and consistency throughout the review process.
• Manages planning projects from initiation through completion, including proposal and scope development, budget and contract tracking, invoice and deliverable review, consultant management, project coordination, and schedule monitoring. Facilitates the development and administration of project-specific intergovernmental agreements (IGAs).
• Provides technical assistance and responds to inquiries from stakeholders. Explains applicable codes, policies, standards, procedures, and regulations as they relate to local and long-range planning activities.
• Provides administrative, logistical, and technical oversight by tracking and monitoring various planning efforts, including concept, comprehensive, master, transportation, and regional plans.
• Provides logistical support to planning efforts by scheduling and coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and supporting materials, documenting meeting outcomes, and assisting with the development of public outreach and stakeholder engagement materials.
• Represents CWS at public and private meetings with development professionals, community stakeholders, partner agencies, and city and county staff. Participates in technical advisory groups.
• Provides technical planning support within CWS, to partner cities, and Washington County. Serves as a point of contact for employees and external partners with questions regarding planning activities, processes, and coordination efforts.
• Assists in developing and implementing strategies to increase coordination among land use, transportation, economic development, environmental, and other planning disciplines to support CWS programs, initiatives, and long-range goals.
• Conducts research and analysis of land-use, housing, economic, and other planning-related data to support policy development, planning initiatives, decision-making, and organizational objectives.
• Participates in studies, technical evaluations, and analysis related to land-use, buildable lands, infrastructure planning, and other factors that influence current and future CWS planning and development activities.
• Prepares staff reports, recommendations, issue papers, presentations, and ordinance exhibits related to planning activities and the coordination of local, regional, and CWS standards, policies, and requirements.
• Maintains a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture to improve the understanding and recognition of diversity and foster multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.
• Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of integrated planning, including land use, transportation, economic development, and environmental planning
• Utility and infrastructure planning and their relationship to local, regional, and long-range planning activities
• Principles and practices of project planning, development, scheduling, coordination, and management
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• County and city land-use planning processes, permitting requirements, policies, and procedures
• GIS and related analysis
• Public engagement, stakeholder involvement, and intergovernmental coordination practices

SKILL IN:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, managing, and monitoring projects and priorities to meet CWS objectives and regulatory requirements
• Reading, interpreting, and applying development codes, regulations, policies, plans, maps, and technical documents
• Maintaining records and files in both digital and hard copy formats
• Conducting research and analysis of related planning data
• Utility and infrastructure planning and its role in land-use-related planning
• Identifying issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing practical and innovative solutions within available resources
• Preparing technical reports and correspondence
• Use of computer software and technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, GIS, and project management tools

ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate and manage multiple projects to completion within scheduled deadlines and allocated budgets
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and technical information
• Prepare and maintain records, files, reports, and project documentation
• Prepare statements and reports related to the permitting process
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS staff and other government officials, contractors, vendors, community groups, and the general public
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR LICENSES

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Land use planning and development
• Regional transportation planning
• City or community planning;

College-level coursework in urban planning, public administration, geography, environmental science, or a related field.

OR

2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Land use planning and development
• Regional transportation planning
• City or community planning;

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, geography, environmental science, or a related field.

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Application Review and Certification Statement:

Applicants will be reviewed and evaluated based on qualifications including relevant skills, education, training, and work history. Supplemental materials including resumes, cover letters, and other attachments will not be considered unless specifically requested as part of the application process. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their application materials are detailed, accurate, clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum and, if applicable, special qualifications for the position, and are complete at the time the application is submitted. Incomplete or inaccurate applications may be removed from further consideration or may result in disqualification from the application or selection process, rescinding an offer of employment, or termination of employment if discovered after hire. Application materials will be used to determine salary placement in accordance with applicable state and federal law, CWS Human Resources policies and guidelines, and collective bargaining agreements, upon extension of a job offer. Unless requested as part of the application process, supplemental materials provided will not be considered. By submitting your application, and any supplemental materials specifically requested by CWS as part of the application process, you are certifying the information you have provided is true, accurate and complete and have read and understand the above statement.Benefits Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found here.

Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.