Planning Manager

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The role:

As our planning manager, you will be at the forefront of Region 1 planning unit programs. You will be working with a team that implements a vision and policy foundation to guide transportation system development and investment for the benefit of travelers in Oregon. You will lead the planning unit programs, direct its staff and serve as the primary transportation planning strategist and agency advocate for ODOT Region 1. Your leadership will affect the long-term livability and economic development potential for the communities that we serve. Bring your strategic mindset to the table, apply today!

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Manage the planning unit, maximizing unit effectiveness and efficiency. Identify needs, evaluate workload and set priorities for the unit. Coach, motivate, develop and manage the performance of planning staff.

• Guide and support staff in their review of transportation system plans, development review and access management efforts.

• Interpret and implement statewide transportation policies and plans, including the Oregon Transportation Plan, Oregon’s Transportation Planning Rule (TPR), and Blueprint for Urban Design.

• Coordinate with other ODOT business lines, including Major Projects, Project Development, and Statewide Policy and Planning.

• Advise and support the Policy & Development Manager and Region Manager on transportation policy.

• Advocate and negotiate with other governmental entities and developers on complex and politically sensitive issues on behalf of ODOT.

• Ensure that project schedules and budgets are adhered to. Ensure active management of consultant contracts toward well-prepared outcomes. Approve initiation and major changes of planning projects.

• Arrange for education and training of staff related to local and national trends in transportation and land use planning.

• Transition the planning unit toward the modern work environment, setting and evolving expectations for staff working in a blend of remote and office settings.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov .

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more.

• Live, work and play in Portland, Oregon!

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What we need:

Three years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following:

a) development of program rules and policies,

b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,

c) program evaluation, and

d) budget preparation.

OR

Two years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following:

a) development of program rules and policies,

b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,

c) program evaluation, and

d) budget preparation;

AND

45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management.

OR

Three years of professional experience as a program/project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation,
and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.

In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Expertise in transportation planning, including detailed knowledge of Oregon land use and transportation regulations.

• Knowledge of best practices for current and long range planning.

• Experience in development review and land use decisions.

• Aptitude for leading and developing a team of planners and engineers.

• Ability to present complex and potentially controversial policies in high profile situations.

• Skill in reading and navigating political environments and operating as an agency advocate and strategist.

How to apply:

• Before applying,

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Attach a resume. Your resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to attach a document.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Chris Ford, Policy and Development Manager.

    • Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • If you are an external applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/CV’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran , you may receive preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 971-345-1967 or email wesley.dawn@odot.oregon.gov .

The fine print:

• The posted salary includes additional compensation due to recent market analysis.

• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

• We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as transferable skills, experience, education, and alignment with ODOT values .

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.

• Don’t attach extra documents. We will only look at documents that we ask for.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees . All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will become part of the state's management team.

Human Resources/Recruitment, MS12

355 Capitol St NE

Salem OR 97301-3871

Fax 503-986-3895

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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