Planning Manager bei City of Milwaukie, OR
City of Milwaukie, OR · Milwaukie, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Milwaukie
About the Department
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for urban development and community engagement? The City of Milwaukie is looking for a Planning Manager to take the lead on our most significant planning efforts. This is a unique opportunity to manage, coordinate, and direct both current and long-range planning projects, all while leading a talented team and enhancing our service delivery. If you're ready to make a real impact on our city’s growth, we want to hear from you!
Position Duties
What You'll Do
Lead with Vision: You'll be at the helm of our planning division, providing leadership through planning, organizing, and supervising all activities to achieve our goals. You’ll also provide expert recommendations and guidance on land use applications, ensuring compliance with all city, regional, state, and federal laws.
Act as a City Expert: You will serve as the go-to expert on land use, providing professional advice to city officials and preparing the annual work program for the planning division. You'll also have the chance to make engaging presentations to boards, commissions, civic groups, and the public.
- Connect with the Community: We believe in putting our community first. You will be responsible for maintaining positive public relations, responding to citizens' inquiries about zoning, and navigating complex land use discussions. Your creative ideas for citizen involvement will be key to developing new engagement processes.
- Collaborate and Grow: You won't be working in a silo. You'll work closely with peers across the Metro area to stay updated on best practices. You’ll also serve on state and regional committees and proactively seek out grants and other funding opportunities to support our city's goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Who We're Looking For
Education: You must have a four-year college degree in urban planning, public administration, geography, or a related field. An advanced or Master’s degree in planning is highly desirable, as is an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) accreditation.
Experience: You should have at least six years of progressively responsible experience in land use, planning, or community development, including significant project management and supervisory experience. Experience specifically in the Portland Metro region is a huge plus.
Skills: You have a thorough knowledge of urban planning and development processes, especially those unique to Oregon and the Metro region. You are an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing, with a talent for preparing and presenting technical reports.
You can find a detailed listing of job responsibilities and qualifications by viewing the Planning Manager job classification.
Other Qualifications
- Resume: A comprehensive overview of your professional experience.
- Cover Letter :A thoughtful and authentic letter describing why you believe you would be a good fit for this role and the City of Milwaukie.
- Supplemental Questions: Please provide thorough and genuine answers to the supplemental questions. Your responses will be used in the application review process to help rank candidates. We acknowledge the usefulness of AI tools, but this is your opportunity to highlight your unique lived experiences and demonstrate why you are the best candidate.
Please include all applicable Experience and Education, including certifications, in your application. We use your application details to determine your step placement on our salary schedule.
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Milwaukie, we understand that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-786-7507.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with the City of Milwaukie. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans' preference for this job, please attach qualifying documents in the application process.
