Land Use and Transportation Planner
Department of Land Conservation and Development
Salem, OR United States
Join the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) as a Land Use and Transportation Planner (Planner 3) in the Transportation Growth Management (TGM) program. TGM staff manage projects with Education and Outreach, Code Assistance, Quick Response, Parking Reform and Management, and Transportation System Plan Assessments. This position may also manage one of those subprograms. This position may also provide technical consultation to DLCD staff and local governments on transportation, growth management, and urban design. Express your interest and apply today!
This position is currently a limited-duration position through June 30, 2025. This position is included in the governor’s recommended budget through June 30, 2027. The legislature is working on the budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, and we will know more about the status of the budget by the time we make an offer of employment. DLCD anticipates requesting to make this position permanent in future budgets. That request would go through the budget process with the governor and legislature in 2027.
DLCD’s mission is to partner with community members and local governments to foster equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant communities, while protecting our natural resources legacy for current and future generations.
day in the life. As the new Land Use and Transportation Planner (Planner 3) you will:
- Determine project tasks, schedules, resource requirements and budgets.
- Prepare and negotiate statements of work and budgets with contracted consultants for awarded projects.
- Lead interdisciplinary teams working with state agencies, recipients, and other interested groups.
- Monitor contractor performance, review quality of deliverables, and monitor timeliness based on contract. Review invoices and approve reimbursement of project costs.
- Manage specific TGM subprogram consistent with program guidelines and performance measures.
- Develop, update, and apply project selection criteria.
- Guide applicants through the application process.
- Interpret and explain TGM mission, goals, and objectives to department staff, other state agencies, local governments, interest groups, consultants and the public.
- Design and deliver presentations and training on land use and transportation planning.
For a copy of the full position description, please email Jan.Guerrero@dlcd.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
- Opportunity to collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are passionate about the agency’s mission and priorities.
- Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work.
- 10 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid leave for personal business each year.
- Comprehensive benefit package options.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
One of DLCD’s foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and an agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and Work Plan.
We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregon’s federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply.
At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agency’s affirmative action objectives and goals.
The Benefits
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career!
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field; AND
Three (3) years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job.
Note: A Master's Degree in Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. OR
Six (6) years of planning experience related to the job.
NOTE: Course work in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field can substitute for up to two (2) year of the progressively responsible experience. A copy of your transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit. Use the charts below to convert semester and quarter hours to months.