PORT PLANNER I-V

PORT PLANNER I-V

Salary

$39.33 - $74.67 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

N55AN-26

Department

Harbor - (CL)

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Thursday, September 3, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Thursday, October 1, 2026.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I - $39.330 - $53.526 Hourly

Grade II - $42.431 - $57.788 Hourly

Grade III - $45.777 - $62.360 Hourly

Grade IV - $50.268 - $67.363 Hourly

Grade V - $54.866 - $74.669 Hourly

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Port Planning Division of the Harbor Department is comprised of three groups: Strategic Plan & Land Use, Transportation Development, and Economics & Funding. There are two (2) current vacancies, one (1) in Strategic Planning & Land Use and one (1) in Economics & Funding. All three groups work collaboratively, and successful candidates will be expected to contribute to division-wide initiatives. Additionally, qualified candidates placed on the eligible list will be referred to future vacancies in all three groups. Please click here for more information on Harbor Department's vacancies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Transportation Planning:

Conducts or reviews traffic analyses prepared by consultants for Port facilities, rail, highway, and other transportation related projects; assists with the planning of roadway and rail facilities within the Port; collects and develops various types of data for use in Port transportation studies and annual Port Emissions Inventories; monitors budgets for the on call transportation services contracts; evaluates and develops strategies on goods movement and transportation issues; funding issues including the identification of organizational partners and collaborators; represents the Port at outside agency meetings and coordinates with these agencies on behalf of Port interests while also balancing regional needs; prepares and maintains progress reports and financial plans for major capital grant funded transportation projects in the Port; may collect and analyze economic data related to Harbor District oil operations and facility requirements; may provide training and supervision to lower level staff, and performs other duties as required.

Master Planning - Land Use; Master Planning - Economics:

Collects and analyzes land use and economic data for forecasting cargo flows and projecting Port land and facility requirements; monitors trends in international trade patterns, trade services, maritime technology, Port development, inland transportation, and shipper logistics; works with and manages consultants and assists in primary and secondary data collection for the preparation of market studies, economic impact analyses of Port and oil facilities, land use plans, and facility and master plans; collects information on terminal throughout, and maintains graphic and mapped material to facilitate the preparation of descriptive and analytical studies; coordinates with other Port, City, and agency staff in the collection and maintenance of economic, oil field, and land use information; assists in the preparation and presentation of forecasts, study findings and plan recommendations.

This is not an inclusive list of duties. A complete list of examples of duties is detailed in the approved PORT PLANNER I-V Classification Specification.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Applicants must meet OPTION A OR OPTION B:

OPTION A:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Science, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Economics, Economics, Geography, Business, or closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of two years paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.

OR

OPTION B:

Masters Degree or Doctorates Degree in a closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of one year paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.

• Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicants name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate the field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, evenings, overtime, and holidays as needed.

A valid motor vehicle operator's license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Applications received by September 17, 2026, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570 7008.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the Citys Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

N55AN-26 PP:SR HR Approval 09/03/2026

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS : The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position of PORT PLANNER I-V. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-7008 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov and include PORT PLANNER I-V in the subject line. Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

• Yes
• No

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Applicants must meet OPTION A OR OPTION B: A: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Science, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Economics, Economics, Geography, Business, or closely related field (proof required) AND a minimum of two years paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics. OR B: Masters Degree or Doctorates Degree in a closely related field (proof required) AND a minimum of one year paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics. Please indicate how you meet the requirements to file for the Port Planner position.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Science, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Economics, Economics, Geography, Business, or closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of two years paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.
• Masters Degree or Doctorates Degree in a closely related field (proof required)* AND a minimum of one year paid, full-time equivalent work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship in land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting or logistics.
• I do not have any of the options stated above. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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EXPERIENCE: Paid, full-time equivalent, work experience or a paid, full-time equivalent internship related to land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting, or logistics is required. How many months of work experience do you have?

• 1 - 5 months
• 6 - 11 months
• 12 - 23 months
• 24 months or more
• I do not have any paid, full-time equivalent work experience

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EXPERIENCE CONTINUED: Please describe your paid, full-time equivalent, work experience or paid, full-time equivalent internship related to land use, regional, coastal, transportation planning, economics, business analysis, technical forecasting, or logistics. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume and do not type "see resume". 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year); 4) Hours worked per week; and 5) Duties performed for the position held. Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses may not receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE.

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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for PORT PLANNER I-V, NeoGov Job Number: N55AN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link: Local Hiring Preferences

and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: N55AN-26. Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visit Hiring Preferences

. Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:

• I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.
• I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me. I do not wish to be considered for local hiring preference points, even if eligible.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: certificates, college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veterans preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services: Education Evaluation Services

• Yes

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Employer City of Long Beach

Department Harbor - (CL) Address Human Resources Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone (562) 570-6202

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach