THE POSITION

The Planning and Development Services (PDS) Division is recruiting for a Principal Planner in the Transportation Planning team.

The Principal Planner is responsible for maintaining, updating and supporting implementation of the County's Transportation System Plan and coordinating extensively on transportation planning with regional partners including Metro, ODOT and the cities of Washington County. This position will have direct supervision of five or more professional planning staff members, be responsible for prioritizing and delegating work assignments, reviewing staff's work, and have budget oversight for the team of approximately 12 professionals. The transportation team is also responsible for demographic and economic data analysis, geographic information systems supporting the Planning and Development Services Division (and sometimes other Divisions and Departments), and the implementation of the Countywide Transportation Development Tax program.

The ideal candidate should have outstanding personal communication skills, both orally and in writing, be able to articulate complex issues and adapt their communication to interact with diverse stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive management and team building experience with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, whether it is with members of the public, elected officials, staff from other jurisdictions/agencies, consultants, or coworkers, all from diverse groups and backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of technical transportation planning tools including but not limited to travel demand modeling, Geographic Information Systems and demographic data analysis.
Your cover letter should:

• Highlight key points of your application
• Provide an overview of your qualifications, including any relevant experience, education, training, and skills
• Address how you meet the ideal candidate profile

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

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  Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmental studies or a related field. AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning and development, community design planning or regional transportation planning, city or community planning, or related areas, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity. OR
• Master's degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmental studies or a related field. AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning and development, community design planning or regional, transportation planning, city or community planning, or related areas, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Certifications:

• American Institute of Certified Planners Certification (AICP)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes the week of February 20, 2023.
• SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score responses to the supplemental questionnaire and cover letter. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
• Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.
• Reference Checks: The hiring manager will conduct reference checks and discuss a start date.
• Salary Analysis & Conditional Offer: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend a conditional offer of appointment.
  Post-Offer Checks: Human Resources will conduct any required backgrounds, and assessment exams (if position requires)
• Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or hr@co.washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

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This position is not represented under a collective bargaining agreement.

Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:

• Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
• Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
• Alternative Care Coverage
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
• Bike lockers and repair stations
• A charitable giving program
• Oregon College Savings Plan

To learn more about our Benefits and Wellness program and view our current benefits guide, plan summaries, and premium rates, click here .

Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.