Planner I, II or III
Make an impactThe City of Salem is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a full-time Planner I, II, or III position in the Planning Division.
Salem is a fast-growing city with many opportunities to be involved in planning for Salem's future.
If you are seeking a position that can immediately use your current skillset and expand your career development over time, look no further than the City of Salem.
Learn and growThis position is part of a flex classification that provides opportunities for career growth and could be filled as a Planner I, II or III, dependent on the chosen candidate's experience.
We pride ourselves on proven track record of providing opportunities for innovation, career development, flexible work schedules, and great work-life balance.
What you will doWe are seeking a Planner I, II or III to join our current planning team.
You will be tasked with working on current planning projects which includes managing land use applications, reviewing building permits, staffing the planning information desk, explaining technical information to the public and decision makers, conducting broad public outreach, leading public meetings, presenting at public hearings and various duties as assigned.
Additional information on job
Responsibilities:
Answering questions and providing excellent customer service.
Be part of a highly experienced team responsible for a wide range of programs and projects.
Your work will be both independent and collaborative.
Work in both field and office environments.
Interact with staff, consultants, contractors, senior managers, elected officials, and the general public.
Play a major role in determining how our community will look decades into the future.
Work under a highly supportive management structure.
Work with a very engaged community and a City Council that supports our work.
Experience the opportunity to attend workshops, seminars, and conferences.
What can we offer you for all your hard work? Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
Competitive pay.
Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary long-term care.
Employee wellness program.
Employee assistance program.
Employee health clinic.
5% Bilingual incentive for qualifying candidate.
Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office at 555 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR 97301, 3 days a week and 2 days remotely for the rest with manager approval.
This is subject to change based on business needs.
Salary range for Planner I 0198:
$30.
11 - $36.
81 hourly Salary range for Planner II 0200:
$33.
81 - $41.
66 hourly Salary range for Planner III 0201:
$3,197.
60 - $3,933.
60 biweeklyWhat you will bring along Ability to present technical information to the general public in person and in all forms of communication.
Ability to work effectively with others, and effective time management skills.
Ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
What are the minimum qualifications? Must pass the pre-employment background check.
Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
Planner I:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning or a related field, or that demonstrate possession of the knowledge of urban planning, architectural and site design review, research and analytical methodology and statistical techniques and application of planning principles to city, county, and regional areas, or any combination of experience and training, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
Planner II:
you will also need two years of professional planning work experience, preferably in local government or in a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
Planner III:
you will also need four years of increasingly responsible professionally planning experience, preferably in local government or in a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
About usThe City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 180,000.
Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west.
Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Planning and Development, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development.
Several departments also have functional divisions within their department.
The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.
The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations.
The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Community Planning and Urban Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Planner II or view by clicking here.
How can I apply?The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone.
The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green Apply button to complete your application.
Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list.
Eligibility lists are valid for six months.
The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City through the Job Interest Cards - sign up today!For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.
cityofsalem.
net/jobs.
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Salem is a fast-growing city with many opportunities to be involved in planning for Salem's future.
If you are seeking a position that can immediately use your current skillset and expand your career development over time, look no further than the City of Salem.
Learn and growThis position is part of a flex classification that provides opportunities for career growth and could be filled as a Planner I, II or III, dependent on the chosen candidate's experience.
We pride ourselves on proven track record of providing opportunities for innovation, career development, flexible work schedules, and great work-life balance.
What you will doWe are seeking a Planner I, II or III to join our current planning team.
You will be tasked with working on current planning projects which includes managing land use applications, reviewing building permits, staffing the planning information desk, explaining technical information to the public and decision makers, conducting broad public outreach, leading public meetings, presenting at public hearings and various duties as assigned.
Additional information on job
Responsibilities:
Answering questions and providing excellent customer service.
Be part of a highly experienced team responsible for a wide range of programs and projects.
Your work will be both independent and collaborative.
Work in both field and office environments.
Interact with staff, consultants, contractors, senior managers, elected officials, and the general public.
Play a major role in determining how our community will look decades into the future.
Work under a highly supportive management structure.
Work with a very engaged community and a City Council that supports our work.
Experience the opportunity to attend workshops, seminars, and conferences.
What can we offer you for all your hard work? Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
Competitive pay.
Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary long-term care.
Employee wellness program.
Employee assistance program.
Employee health clinic.
5% Bilingual incentive for qualifying candidate.
Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office at 555 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR 97301, 3 days a week and 2 days remotely for the rest with manager approval.
This is subject to change based on business needs.
Salary range for Planner I 0198:
$30.
11 - $36.
81 hourly Salary range for Planner II 0200:
$33.
81 - $41.
66 hourly Salary range for Planner III 0201:
$3,197.
60 - $3,933.
60 biweeklyWhat you will bring along Ability to present technical information to the general public in person and in all forms of communication.
Ability to work effectively with others, and effective time management skills.
Ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
What are the minimum qualifications? Must pass the pre-employment background check.
Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
Planner I:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning or a related field, or that demonstrate possession of the knowledge of urban planning, architectural and site design review, research and analytical methodology and statistical techniques and application of planning principles to city, county, and regional areas, or any combination of experience and training, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
Planner II:
you will also need two years of professional planning work experience, preferably in local government or in a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
Planner III:
you will also need four years of increasingly responsible professionally planning experience, preferably in local government or in a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
About usThe City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 180,000.
Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west.
Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Planning and Development, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development.
Several departments also have functional divisions within their department.
The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.
The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations.
The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Community Planning and Urban Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Planner II or view by clicking here.
How can I apply?The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone.
The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green Apply button to complete your application.
Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list.
Eligibility lists are valid for six months.
The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City through the Job Interest Cards - sign up today!For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.
cityofsalem.
net/jobs.
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