Principal Planner

The Position

The Regional Utilities Services department is seeking a Principal Planner. This position provides support related to Clean Water Services (CWS), local jurisdiction, and other planning activities. Coordinates long-range planning activities among CWS partners and stakeholders. Assists in developing policies, standards, and guidance to support goals.

Essential Functions

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

SKILL IN:

ABILITY TO:

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

College-level coursework in urban planning, public administration, geography, or a related field.

OR

4 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

city or community planning

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, geography, or a related field.

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found here (Download PDF reader).

Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.