Job description

Overview
The City of Tigard’s Community Development Department is seeking an Associate Transportation Planner (may underfill as an Assistant Planner) who will support implementation of Tigard’s Strategic Plan by ensuring transportation projects and programs advance the City’s vision as Tigard grows.

The City of Tigard recently adopted the 2040 Transportation System Plan (TSP) which guides transportation policies and investments over a twenty-year time horizon. The Associate Transportation Planner will play a key role in supporting implementation of the 2040 TSP.

As the Associate Transportation Planner, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to support and lead on a range of projects and programs including but not limited to vehicle electrification, curbside management, shared e-micromobility, long range planning, area studies, parking policy, and capital project prioritization and planning. The Associate Transportation Planner will support regional transportation coordination as well as support compliance activities associated with new statewide transportation planning rules.

We are looking for team players who are proactive, personable, productive, and ready to deliver on a range of challenging projects. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the intersection of land use & transportation, climate, and equity.

The City of Tigard values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are committed to building a workforce of diverse voices to impact decision making, drive growth, and better serve our community. We strongly encourage those wanting to work and serve diverse populations to apply.

Please review the Associate Planner classification for additional details about this job.

Please review the Assistant Planner classification for additional details about this job.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

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Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration, or a related field; AND

• Three (3) years of responsible public agency planning experience.

Assistant Planner Qualifications:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration, or a related field; AND
• One (1) year of responsible public agency planning experience.

Supplemental Information
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Work schedule includes a combination of office and off-site meetings (some evenings) There is an opportunity for remote work up to 50% of the time.

How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date. Open until filled- First review date is* September 26, 2022*

Compensation:
Associate Transportation Planner: The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $32.70-$42.75 per hour. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the City’s pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $39.56 per hour.

Assistant Planner: The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $28.20-$36.87 per hour. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the City’s pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $33.18 per hour.

IMPORTANT (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement: The City of Tigard has a COVID-19 vaccination mandate that has been suspended. The suspension will be reviewed quarterly beginning December 31, 2022, or as conditions warrant. If reinstated, the vaccination mandate would require most City employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, and if the mandate is reinstated, you would be required to submit proof of vaccination. For those who have experienced barriers in accessing a COVID-19 vaccine, Tigard’s HR team will assist in any way possible.

In addition to being a great place to work, the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week:

Choice of health and dental plans
PERS only for Police Department
Generous retirement plan (non-PERS)
City-paid HRA-VEBA
Paid time off (PTO) program plus paid sick leave
10 paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Universal transit pass through TriMet

This job classification is not represented by a union

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.20 - $36.87 per hour

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