Job Location: Portland, OR
The City of Portland is seeking a highly motivated Complete Streets Data and Policy Analyst to work on the Complete Street Team at the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
The Complete Streets Data and Policy Analyst within the Planning Division team works in highly collaborative teams to bring data-driven decision-making to the development and implementation of new and existing policies that advance the city’s objectives for the public right-of-way. The position supports transportation planning, project development and implementation and is responsible for data gathering and analysis, policy research and development, inter and intra-bureau collaboration, communication of findings, and the creation of maps, graphics, and visualizations.
What you’ll get to do:
Manage discrete projects and individual tasks to bring data to the development and operationalizing of policies that improve multimodal access, advance multi-functional streets, and support day-to-day decision-making in the right-of-way
Support consistent, data driven processes for working through policy tradeoffs (e.g., between multiple modes of transportation) in capital project development
Develop implementation guidance for new or updated policies to be applied in daily right-of-way management activities such as development review
Apply principles of transportation planning, engineering, and design as well as those related to other right-of-way functions including public and private utilities, trees, and placemaking in the right-of-way
Apply policies related to Portland’s land use and transportation planning context, including Comprehensive Plan designated Corridors and Centers and Transportation System Plan (TSP) street classifications
Develop work products, findings, and guidance to inform uses of the right-of-way and share results with bureau staff and leadership
Perform technical research and complex spatial analysis using GIS and other tools, evaluate alternatives and establish data driven recommendations
Manage data and document (in written and verbal reports) methodologies for repeating over time and to monitor and evaluate program and process outcomes. Compile, track, and present data using a range of analytical platforms, such as ‘R’ or Tableau.
Serve as knowledge-expert for the Planning Division on citywide and PBOT data sets (street types, widths, assets, transit data, people movement, etc.); develop new data sets as needed
Who you are:
Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and who is proficient verbally and in writing.
Organized: You can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/react to various situations in a fast-paced work environment.
Detail Oriented: You have a strong attention to detail and can ensure productivity and accuracy.
Equity Focused: So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. Your experience with ensuring projects/reports/etc. are equitable and accessible is very helpful
This classification is represented by the PROTEC17. To view this labor agreement, click here.
City of Portland Core Values:
Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City’s core values, please click here.
Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland’s benefits please click here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 18, 2021, all City employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This is required for all positions at the City of Portland. Proof of being fully vaccinated is required by date of hire. You may request an exception, for health or religious reasons, from getting the COVID-19 vaccine at the time a position is offered.
Work Location
Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed as a remote/onsite mix. In the future, these positions: 1) may remain as a remote/onsite mix or 2) revert to full-time at a city work location.
Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Experience with advanced geographic information system (GIS) concepts, principles, practices, and techniques, including computer mapping and attribute data conversion, transfer, manipulation, and analysis; proficiency with GIS spatial analysis tools and the ability to independently perform advanced GIS assignments with initiative and creativity.
Ability to do technical research and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action.
Experience communicating and presenting complex technical information in verbal, written, graphic or other forms.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with bureau staff and management, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to evaluate policy priorities and identify trade-offs to inform decisions about street design or allocating space in the right-of-way to support multi-modal transportation and access.
Applicants must also possess:
Some assignments may require a valid state’s driver’s license and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.
Although not required an ideal candidate will have:
Experience with advanced data manipulation techniques, including the ability to utilize programming languages such as Python or R
Experience with Visual communications software including Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
Knowledge of the technical and policy needs of public and private utilities, trees, and placemaking
An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Recruitment Timeline
Job Posting closes: Monday October 17, 2022
Applications Reviewed: Week of October 17, 2022
Eligible List / Notices Generated: Week of October 24, 2022
Selection Process Begins: Early November
Job Offer: Late November
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change
Applicants must submit a professional resume and responses to the supplemental questions online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the “To Qualify” section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:
- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the “To Qualify” section of this announcement.
- Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the “To Qualify” section above.
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.
Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City’s online application process. Do not attach materials not requested. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Veterans’ Preference: If you are requesting Veterans’ Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans’ Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans’ Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
ADA Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
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Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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