Senior Planner - Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
About The Position
The City of Vancouver is recruiting a Senior Planner to serve as the senior internal lead planner and project manager overseeing the City’s engagement in the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program. The position stewards internal development and review of technical transportation, urban design, and policy options and serves as the City’s primary inter-departmental liaison on IBR and collaborations with regional partners. The role provides project management and coordination, supports plan and policy development, coordinates technical reviews and public engagement, and applies equity, climate, and community safety considerations to projects and initiatives. This is a full-time, limited-term, exempt position ending December 31, 2028. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the role may also require attendance at evening and weekend meetings and occasional public meetings and events. The position is eligible for telework or a hybrid schedule, subject to business needs and change. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in urban planning or equivalent experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and ArcGIS/ESRI software and applications.
- Knowledge of project management; multimodal transportation design, traffic engineering, and capital project construction; urban and regional planning; equitable public outreach and engagement; relevant laws and regulations; data analysis, graphic design and visualization, GIS, transportation modeling, and modern office procedures and equipment.
- Ability to represent City interests in a political environment; collect, synthesize, and track information and data; explain technical information clearly; facilitate and mediate discussions; manage reporting of City work and expenses; work independently; manage public involvement; build collaborative relationships; meet deadlines; write grant applications and manage awarded grants; and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and appropriate software.
- Commitment to inclusive and respectful teamwork, quality service, dependable attendance, and the City’s operating principles and values.
- Promote and follow workplace safety practices, recognize and report unsafe conditions, comply with applicable policies and procedures, and use required personal protective equipment.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment reference check and basic criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide project management and coordination services focused on the IBR program; assist in defining and developing planning and policy options; integrate related City plans and initiatives; and manage assigned consultants.
- Apply equity, climate, and community safety considerations to projects and initiatives.
- Assist with plan reviews and development of technical transportation, utility, and urban design options with the IBR Program, partner agencies, and City staff; report technical information across City departments.
- Coordinate City review and analysis of technical engineering, environmental, and urban design plans and documents related to transportation and land-use impacts and economic, demographic, or development conditions.
- Gather, analyze, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data; develop plan and policy documents; research best practices; and prepare materials communicating findings to City leadership, policymakers, and the community.
- Develop and maintain tools for tracking City comments and interests.
- Manage technical and planning initiatives related to the City’s IBR engagement, including attending program meetings, coordinating with City departments and public agencies, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and facilitating and summarizing discussions.
- Develop work plans, manage timelines and milestones, develop and manage consultant contracts, track time, process monthly invoices, and complete program reporting tasks; assist with administration and development of agreements.
- Coordinate public engagement with the IBR Program, respond to public inquiries as warranted, and ensure engagement strategies include historically excluded and underserved communities; attend occasional public meetings and events.
- Manage consultant and program contracts and oversee project-related technical work of lower-level staff.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
