Senior Public Realm Transportation Planner (Planner, Sr City-Transportation)

Senior Public Realm Transportation Planner (Planner, Sr City-Transportation)

Salary

$52.58 - $60.85 Hourly

Location

Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2026-00801

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 An alternate schedule may be available

Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Union Representation: PROTEC17. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

The City of Portland is seeking a highly motivated Senior City Transportation Planner to lead transportation planning, program and policy design projects within the Policy Innovation and Regional Collaboration Section in the Portland Bureau of Transportations Planning Division. Senior City Transportation Planners are team leaders, project managers and top-level technical experts for the Planning Division of PBOT.

What you'll get to do:

• Lead the development of a Curb Management Framework to more holistically guide the prioritization of access to valuable curb space across multiple uses beyond parking.

• Serve as program lead and project manager as PBOT explores, develops, and implements an updated policy and implementation approach in established and emerging parking management areas.

• Advance ongoing evolution and implementation of current work program assignments related to parking management plan development and implementation, such as establishing new Parking Management Districts that enable additional permit and paid parking projects in specific geographic areas.

• Lead, manage, and provide the highest-level expertise on policy, program and project approaches to advancing holistic curb management in support of adopted city goals.

• Exercise expert independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making authority to develop to develop timely and innovative solutions to complex curb management challenges and opportunities.

• Serve as project manager and/or PBOT representative on complex and politically sensitive planning, urban design, and infrastructure projects.

• Deliver excellent programs and projects through strong partnerships with community organizations, residents, businesses, elected officials, and staff in other parts of PBOT and the City.

• Prepare studies, analyses, renderings, models, and other written, verbal, and visual materials addressing a variety of transportation and urban design issues.

• Implement innovative parking and curb management programs that advance City and bureau values of addressing racism and enhancing equity in action and outcome.

• Be a key resource on transportation plans and projects that serve community goals and create great places while supporting mobility and access on city streets.

• Engage a diverse range of people and communities; meaningfully center community members and deploy an equity framework that ensures outcomes are equitable and that underrepresented communities benefit from parking and curb management decisions and investments.

Who you are:

• Experienced Planner: You are an expert transportation planner who can manage a dynamic workload with demonstrated experience in policy and program development and implementation, parking and/or curb management, and stakeholder relationship building.

• Excellent Collaborator: You build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to advance shared goals and programs that are jointly shaped by community and city government.

• Equity Focused: You have experience placing an equity lens on projects and programs that you oversee or participate in by championing inclusive strategies, developing collaborative partnerships, and building effective two-way dialogue with underrepresented communities.

• Excellent Communicator: You have experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences and elected bodies.

• Dedicated: You have a passion for transportation and improving transportation through public service; you hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects are effectively managed, and that you are proud of the work delivered to the public.

• Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable.

• Project Manager: You have knowledge of project management principles and can both lead and oversee effective program and project delivery.

About the Division:

PBOTs Planning Division is a nationally recognized leader in the development of policies, plans, and projects that promote livability, prosperity, sustainability, equity, and safety. The Planning Division is a leader in shaping the City and managing growth to meet our ambitious goals including developing active public spaces. Planning Division staff develops long-range transportation area, corridor and safety plans, and streetscape plans, writes policy and code language and identifies multimodal projects such as high-capacity regional transit projects, freight, bicycle and pedestrian projects, and major capital infrastructure, and transforms right of way into public spaces that support the Citys goals.

Questions:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience applying theories, principles, standards, practices, and current trends in transportation planning and policy, parking and curb management, urban design, and space utilization to address growth management issues.

• Ability to manage large, complex, and politically sensitive transportation projects and contracts, including setting budgets, managing schedules, and ensuring the quality of work products.

• Experience consulting with and managing teams, building effective working relationships, resolving conflicts, and building support at all levels of an organization and with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience using effective communication skills and producing high-quality visual representations of spatial information related to land use and urban design.

• Experience developing and coordinating equity-focused public involvement and outreach for complex and politically sensitive projects.

Although Not Required, you may:

• Have a Degree in Urban Design or Urban Planning

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between September 21, 2026, and October 12, 2026

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answers to Supplemental Questions

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your answers to the Supplemental Questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions..
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law, your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 12, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicants training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their answers to supplemental questions and resume, weighted 100%.
• Your answers to the supplemental questions and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 19, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD

Step 6: Start Date:

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
• Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
• Family Medical Leave
• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers.

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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veterans administration letter stating your disability. Veterans preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

• Yes
• No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

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The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

• My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
• You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

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Do you have experience applying theories, principles, standards, practices, and current trends in transportation planning and policy, parking and curb management, urban design, and space utilization to address growth management issues?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience applying theories, principles, standards, practices, and current trends in transportation planning and policy, parking and curb management, urban design, and space utilization to address growth management issues.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
• The impact and/or results of your of experience.
• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

06

Do you have the ability to manage large, complex, and politically sensitive transportation projects and contracts, including setting budgets, managing schedules, and ensuring the quality of work products?

• Yes
• No

07

Provide a detailed example(s) of your ability to manage large, complex, and politically sensitive transportation projects and contracts, including setting budgets, managing schedules, and ensuring the quality of work products.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
• The impact and/or results of your of experience.
• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

08

Do you have experience consulting with and managing teams, building effective working relationships, resolving conflicts, and building support at all levels of an organization and with diverse stakeholders?

• Yes
• No

09

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience consulting with and managing teams, building effective working relationships, resolving conflicts, and building support at all levels of an organization and with diverse stakeholders.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
• The impact and/or results of your of experience.
• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

10

Do you have experience using effective communication skills and producing high-quality visual representations of architectural and spatial information related to land use and urban design?

• Yes
• No

11

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience using effective communication skills and producing high-quality visual representations of architectural and spatial information related to land use and urban design.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
• The impact and/or results of your of experience.
• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

12

Do you have experience developing and coordinating equity-focused public involvement and outreach for complex and politically sensitive projects?

• Yes
• No

13

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience developing and coordinating equity-focused public involvement and outreach for complex and politically sensitive projects.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

• Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
• Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
• The impact and/or results of your of experience.
• Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
• Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.

Required Question

Employer City of Portland

Address 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987

Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website http://www.portland.gov/jobs