THE POSITION
Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) is currently seeking a Management Analyst I to join the team!
The Position
This is a critical and specialized Management Analyst I (MAI) position within the Community Planning Group in the Long Range Planning Section of Land Use & Transportation. The MA I will work closely with the Principal Planner and other planning staff on our team and perform these essential responsibilities:
- Project Management of land use ordinance process, including establishing and maintaining the ordinance schedule, assisting planners on ordinance development and preparing ordinance exhibits, coordinating support staff work on ordinance elements (e.g., Board Agendas, Constant Contact emails, webpage updates), coordinating with County Counsel on filing ordinances, and ensuring process runs smoothly and timelines are maintained.
- Review, edit and format staff-generated public notices, reports, issue papers, agendas, findings and webpage materials for clarity, accuracy and adherence to departmental AP Style.
- Assist Principal Planner in development of the biennial Work Program, including tracking public input.
- Maintain and update County Comprehensive Plan documents when ordinances are adopted, including coordinating with GIS staff on map updates.
- Compile supportive technical data for comprehensive and community plan development and maintain databases and files for comprehensive planning projects.
- Perform research on planning related topics for other team members.
- Serve as primary point of contact and perform contract management with external host of County's Development Code.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
The ideal candidate is:
- Organized and detail oriented, aware of deadlines and able to keep on top of schedules.
- Interested in land use and transportation planning and legal aspects of County ordinance process.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Has good writing and editing abilities and advanced capabilities in Word and Excel.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, works collaboratively in a team-centered environment, and works effectively under general direction.
- Exercises keen time management skills, balances multiple priorities, and consistently meets timelines and due dates.
- Can effectively multi-task.
- Able to direct the work of others even though this is not a supervisory position.
- Although not needed to be successful in this role, knowledge of land use planning in Oregon would be ideal.
- Knowledgeable about project management and tracking programs like SharePoint and Monday.com.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: MA I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, statistics, accounting or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; OR
- Associate's Degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, statistics, accounting or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; AND two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in administrative, operations, budgetary, financial, or similar analysis; OR
- Four (4) years of responsible work experience in administrative, operations, budgetary, and similar analyses.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Selection Process
- Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
- MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
- SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score your application materials. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
- Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass the SME review as soon as possible.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail:Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.
Questions Regarding This Recruitment?
Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov.
Additional Resources:
- Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process.
- For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
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