Planner 3 – Climate Planner – Transportation Electrification (Limited Duration)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Data & Analysis Division
Climate Office
Salem
 
Salary: $5,856 - $9,079
 
The role: 
Are you passionate about addressing climate change and doing work that advocates for transportation electrification? We are recruiting for a limited duration climate planner. In this key role, you will develop plans and implement programs to help electrify the transportation system! Apply today to assist us in bringing people to multimodal transportations and reduce the carbon footprint!
 
We have another position, within the same unit, open for recruitment. Please click here https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--ODOT--Mill-Creek-Building/Senior-Transportation-Electrification-Analyst_REQ-151091 to see our posting for a senior transportation electrification analyst or visit www.odotjobs.com and search for announcement REQ-151091.

This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before June 30, 2025. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.
 
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.
 
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Develop work plans to implement climate office work efforts related to improving transportation electrification.
• Lead outreach efforts for studies, plans and policy development.
• Write grants and funding proposals.
• Provide assist to local jurisdictions and partners on grants or funding proposals that strengthen climate action.
• Develop agency plans and policies for electric, zero emissions, shared vehicles and infrastructure in light, medium and heavy-duty applications.
• Develop transportation electrification policies that support climate and equitable outcomes.
• Track progress against overall transportation electrification and climate goals and mandates.
• Develop, manage, oversee and direct projects and planning efforts to implement electrification, greenhouse gas reduction and adaptation activities.
• Create, analyze and implement plans and guidance documents to summarize new laws, directives or policies.
• Write research papers, reports and best practice documents to help improve the work of others.
• Hybrid work options available - work in an office environment with occasional limited state travel required. Will need to work in office at a minimum of 8 times per year. 
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our compensation calculator.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:
Six years of planning experience related to the job;
OR
A bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field AND three years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job;
OR
An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

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.

What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Demonstrated experience in transportation electrification, alternative fuels or other transportation and land use planning, policy development and/or implementation.
• A working knowledge of transportation sector climate issues.
• Demonstrated experience managing contracts and procurements.
• Demonstrated experience in project or program management.
• Demonstrated experience working on highly visible and time sensitive deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing environmental justice issues and intentionally making decisions with equity in mind.

Learn more and apply: 
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. 
  
Please note that we can only accept applications through our website. 
  
Questions? Call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.  
 
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer