Senior Planner

Clean Water Services•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

The Regional Utility Services department is seeking a Senior Planner to support Clean Water Services (CWS), local jurisdictions, and other planning activities. The position assists with long-range planning in collaboration with CWS partners and stakeholders, contributes to policies, standards, and guidance supporting CWS goals, coordinates between CWS and Washington County, and reviews land-use applications submitted to partner jurisdictions for consistency with CWS plans, goals, and projects. The Senior Planner manages planning projects from initiation through completion and provides administrative, logistical, and technical support for a range of planning efforts. The position conducts research and analysis, prepares reports and recommendations, provides technical assistance to internal and external partners, and represents CWS in meetings with agencies, community stakeholders, and development professionals. The role also supports an equitable and inclusive workplace and requires driving a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in land-use planning and development, regional transportation planning, or city or community planning, plus college-level coursework in urban planning, public administration, geography, environmental science, or a related field; OR at least 2 years of such experience and a bachelor's degree in one of those fields or a related field.
Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license.
Knowledge of integrated planning principles and practices, including land-use, transportation, economic development, and environmental planning.
Knowledge of utility and infrastructure planning and its relationship to local, regional, and long-range planning.
Knowledge of project planning, development, scheduling, coordination, and management.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of county and city land-use planning processes, permitting requirements, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of GIS and related analysis.
Knowledge of public engagement, stakeholder involvement, and intergovernmental coordination practices.
Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, managing, and monitoring projects and priorities to meet CWS objectives and regulatory requirements.
Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying development codes, regulations, policies, plans, maps, and technical documents.
Skill in maintaining digital and hard-copy records and files, and conducting research and analysis of planning data.
Skill in identifying issues, evaluating alternatives, and developing practical and innovative solutions within available resources.
Skill in preparing technical reports and correspondence.
Skill in using word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, GIS, and project-management software and technology.
Ability to manage multiple projects through completion within scheduled deadlines and allocated budgets.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and technical information.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, reports, and project documentation, including statements and reports related to permitting.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with CWS staff, government officials, contractors, vendors, community groups, and the public.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Review CWS, local, and other plans and reports and make recommendations.
Collaborate with stakeholder representatives to gather information, address questions, and ensure clarity and consistency during reviews.
Manage planning projects from initiation through completion, including developing proposals and scopes, tracking budgets and contracts, reviewing invoices and deliverables, managing consultants, coordinating projects, and monitoring schedules.
Facilitate the development and administration of project-specific intergovernmental agreements (IGAs).
Provide technical assistance and respond to stakeholder inquiries.
Explain applicable codes, policies, standards, procedures, and regulations related to local and long-range planning.
Track and monitor planning efforts, including concept, comprehensive, master, transportation, and regional plans.
Coordinate planning meetings, prepare agendas and materials, document outcomes, and assist with public outreach and stakeholder engagement materials.
Represent CWS at public and private meetings with development professionals, community stakeholders, partner agencies, and city and county staff.
Participate in technical advisory groups.
Provide technical planning support within CWS, to partner cities, and to Washington County.
Serve as a point of contact for employees and external partners with questions about planning activities, processes, and coordination.
Help develop and implement strategies to improve coordination among land-use, transportation, economic development, environmental, and other planning disciplines in support of CWS programs and long-range goals.
Research and analyze land-use, housing, economic, and other planning-related data to support policy development, planning initiatives, decision-making, and organizational objectives.
Participate in studies, technical evaluations, and analyses related to land use, buildable lands, infrastructure planning, and other factors affecting current and future CWS planning and development.
Prepare staff reports, recommendations, issue papers, presentations, and ordinance exhibits related to planning and coordination of local, regional, and CWS standards, policies, and requirements.
Maintain a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture and foster multidisciplinary, integrated team approaches.
Drive a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.