Planning and Sustainability Director​/Director II

The City of Portland is hiring a Planning and Sustainability Director (Director II) for a hybrid role, requiring at least 50% in-office work at the Vanport Building in Oregon. The position involves leading long-range planning and sustainability efforts, focusing on equity and climate justice, and managing a team of professionals. Applicants should have experience in urban planning, stakeholder engagement, and diversity initiatives. The position is exempt and at-will.
Position: Planning and Sustainability Director (Director II)

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4 Dec 2024
Full-Time Planning and Sustainability Director (Director II)

City of Portland

Salary: $ – $ Annually

Job Type: At Will

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Location: OR, OR

Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Closing: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an “At Will” position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to the City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and the Portland City Charter and Code.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Work hours will vary to meet business needs.

Work Location: Hybrid; at least 50 percent of work hours to be conducted in-office, and up to (or no more than) 50 percent remote. In-person work is to be conducted at the Vanport Building, located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue, 7th floor. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.

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

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter, resume, and an equity statement.

About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:

The City of Portland is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the City’s efforts in long-range planning and community development, with a strong emphasis on racial, economic, and climate justice.

As the Director, you will provide strategic leadership for BPS’s broad portfolio of work including long-range planning, climate action, waste management, community technology and digital equity, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).

The Director will guide a high-performing team of professionals (approximately 145 FTE) and collaborate with City leaders, community organizations, other jurisdictions, and external stakeholders. The Director will lead a team of six (6) direct reports and manage a budget of over $150 million.

Essential Competencies for Success:
• Visionary Leadership
• Equity and Inclusion
• Political Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Accountability and Transparency
• Innovation and Problem-Solving
• Operational Excellence
• Strategic Communication

City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
• Experience leading and managing large, complex, and customer-focused initiatives.
• Experience addressing social, political, economic, and environmental issues impacting urban planning and sustainability.
• Experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience developing innovative programs and leveraging partnerships.
• Experience managing a diverse workforce and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Knowledge of community and economic development principles.

Although not required, you may have:
• Bachelor’s degree and at least ten (10) years of increasingly responsible management experience.

The Recruitment Process

Required Application Materials:
• Resume
• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions
• Equity Statement

Equity Commitment:

For those applicants who meet the qualifications of this position, the highest qualified minority candidate, highest qualified woman, and highest qualified candidate who identifies as a person with a disability will be included in the final interview process.
• Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
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