Job Summary
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The City of Salem is seeking candidates for a Development Program Manager II in Development Services within the Community Planning and Development Department. The Community Planning and Development Department encompasses all aspects of housing, land use, construction, and development. The Development Services section is charged with processing development and construction permit applications through verifying compliance with applicable regulations and coordinating with a wide variety of technical experts related to transportation, stormwater, wastewater, water distribution, parks, landslide hazards, wetlands, and floodplain management.
The Development Program Manager II role assists department leadership by managing assigned projects and programs that are technical, complex and may have a wide impact to the organization and the community.
What you will do:
The Development Program Manager II is responsible for managing complex, technical, and visible development projects and related programs. This involves effective coordination with various stakeholders, including infrastructure and subject matter experts, development community representatives, neighborhood representatives, other agencies, and the public. The goal is to ensure that all projects and programs comply with regulatory requirements and align with the objectives of the City and community to the maximum extent feasible.
The Development Program Manager II will take a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining development related programs and operations to ensure all programs are meeting department objectives.
Additional job duties and responsibilities:
- Review and process a variety of development and construction permit applications. Application types include but are not limited to land use actions, building permits, site work permits, public infrastructure permits, land divisions, lot line adjustments, grading, and franchise utility permits.
- Serve as a public information officer or staff contact and support for City Leadership and Council, advisory boards, other meeting groups or project stakeholders, as well other divisions, departments, and agencies for development related projects and programs.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, forms, documents, and resources for assigned programs that enhance service to internal and external customers.
- Assist in fiscal operations such as budgets, program funds and fees, and other regulated program functions that have financial impacts to the City and/or community.
- Respond and resolve complex and/or technical customer or public inquiries related to permitted development projects and development related programs.
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary long-term care.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee health clinic.
- Position schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office at 555 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR 97301, 3 days a week and 2 days remotely for the rest with manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.
- The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Must pass the pre-employment background check.
- Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, urban and regional planning, public policy, communications, economics, or a related field, and five years of experience in a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Master's degree in business administration, urban and regional planning, public policy, economics or a related field preferred, and may substitute for two of the five years of work experience required.
- Depending on the area of assignment, certifications or licenses may be required or preferred.
- Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
What you will bring along:
- Knowledge of project management, civil engineering, public policy and administration, risk management, and infrastructure planning;
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices for the design and construction of streets, traffic signals, wastewater systems, water systems, storm systems, and public facilities;
- Knowledge of the development process and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances;
- Experience with reading and interpreting data, reporting, and/or engineered plans and convey technical information to a wide range of audiences;
- Experience working independently and making decisions with minimal supervision;
- Experience with technical writing projects, techniques and style, and ability to analyze technical information, ensuring accurate and clear content;
- Experience using strong communication skills to diverse audiences, management, different stakeholders, and backgrounds;
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals, co-workers, other agencies, and the public.
About us:
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development Department. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The city has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Program Manager II or view by clicking here.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
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