Job Details
Assistant Planner
2025-05-24 City of Milwaukie, OR Portland,OR
Description:
What You'll Bring:
Why Milwaukie?
The City of Milwaukie is a small town with big ideas, values creativity, community spirit, and innovation. We are committed to climate action and sustainability, and we strive to create a workplace that fosters growth, learning, and a strong sense of community. The city takes pride in finding unique solutions to challenges while staying grounded in its local identity. If you're passionate about building better communities and want to be part of a team that thinks outside the box, we encourage you to apply.
The full job description can be found here.
Additional Information
Working Conditions:
This position involves a mix of indoor and outdoor work, including visits to active construction sites. You should be comfortable working in various weather conditions and potentially dirty/dusty environments.
Application Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a complete application, including complete work history.
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Milwaukie, we understand that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-###-####.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with the City of Milwaukie. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans' preference for this job, please attach qualifying documents in the application process.
Summary of Employee Benefits
(actual plan documents, policies and bargaining agreements prevail)
The City of Milwaukie offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 20 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for employees working less than full-time). Temporary employees, seasonal workers and part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for benefits. Medical/dental insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire.
Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.
Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan which includes preventative, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits. You will have the choice to be covered by either Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.
Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSAs allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and childcare expenses with tax-free income. Additionally, the employee paid portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums are paid through the FSA with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement: The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources,
- Member contributions paid on your behalf by the City (immediately vested); and
- Employer contributions (vested when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years)
Additionally, the city offers a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan. The city makes a contribution of 3.5% to your 457 plan with no contribution required from you. You may contribute additional pre-tax dollars to the 457 plan up to federal limits.
Life Insurance: The city pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) to a maximum of $100,000.
Long Term Disability Insurance: The city provides you with a long term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 50% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 90-day waiting period.
Employee Assistance Program: Benefit eligible employees and their family can receive up to five free counseling sessions per incident per year from Canopy EAP (formerly Cascade).
Workers' Compensation Insurance: You are provided worker's compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (SAIF Corporation).
Holidays
The City recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Birthday
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- One and a half days Floating Holiday
Vacation
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
- 1-48 months (up to four years) 8.67 hours per month
- 49-108 months (4-9 years) 10 hours per month
- 109-168 months (9-14 years) 12 hours per month
- 169-228 months (14-19 years) 14 hours per month
- 229 or more months (over 19 years) 16.67 hours per month
Vacation leave may be taken after you have completed six months of employment and may be accrued to a maximum of two years.
Non-represented managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime compensation are eligible for management leave on an annual 'use it or lose it' basis.
Sick Leave: New employees receive 48 hours of sick leave at hire. After six months, sick leave accrues at a rate of eight (8) hours per month.
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Are you claiming Veteran's Preference?
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If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, it is necessary to attach the relevant supporting documents. Have you ensured that these documents are included?
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Salary : $63,897.60 - $81,598.40 Annually
Location : Milwaukie, OR
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-00013
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 05/19/2025
Closing Date: 6/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Description
Join the City of Milwaukie as an Assistant Planner and Shape Our Future!
Are you passionate about urban planning and community development? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Milwaukie? If so, the City of Milwaukie is seeking a motivated and creative Assistant Planner to join its planning team. This professional-level role involves a mix of technical and planning work, supporting both current and long-range community development efforts.
What You'll Do:
- Development Review: Evaluate land use applications and site plans, ensuring they align with our city's vision and regulations. Provide valuable recommendations to guide development projects.
- Community Engagement: Be a friendly face and helpful resource for the public, developers, and the business community. Answer inquiries, provide information, and assist with planning-related questions.
- Long-Range Planning: Help shape Milwaukie's future by assisting in the development and updating of our Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with other departments, agencies, and stakeholders. Communicate complex information clearly and effectively through presentations, public information materials, and our website.
- Research and Reporting: Conduct studies, analyze data, and prepare reports to inform key planning decisions and address important development and policy issues.
What You'll Bring:
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, or a closely related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
- Experience: At least one year of experience using technical skills such as interpreting codes, preparing and presenting reports, assisting community members/groups, and developing maps using GIS. Equivalent experience is welcome.
- Skills:
- Ability to learn and apply local land use planning ordinances and state statutes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Why Milwaukie?
The City of Milwaukie is a small town with big ideas, values creativity, community spirit, and innovation. We are committed to climate action and sustainability, and we strive to create a workplace that fosters growth, learning, and a strong sense of community. The city takes pride in finding unique solutions to challenges while staying grounded in its local identity. If you're passionate about building better communities and want to be part of a team that thinks outside the box, we encourage you to apply.
The full job description can be found here.
Additional Information
Working Conditions:
This position involves a mix of indoor and outdoor work, including visits to active construction sites. You should be comfortable working in various weather conditions and potentially dirty/dusty environments.
Application Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a complete application, including complete work history.
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Milwaukie, we understand that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-###-####.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with the City of Milwaukie. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans' preference for this job, please attach qualifying documents in the application process.
Summary of Employee Benefits
(actual plan documents, policies and bargaining agreements prevail)
The City of Milwaukie offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 20 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for employees working less than full-time). Temporary employees, seasonal workers and part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for benefits. Medical/dental insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire.
Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.
Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan which includes preventative, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits. You will have the choice to be covered by either Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.
Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSAs allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and childcare expenses with tax-free income. Additionally, the employee paid portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums are paid through the FSA with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement: The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources,
- Member contributions paid on your behalf by the City (immediately vested); and
- Employer contributions (vested when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years)
Additionally, the city offers a 457 deferred compensation retirement plan. The city makes a contribution of 3.5% to your 457 plan with no contribution required from you. You may contribute additional pre-tax dollars to the 457 plan up to federal limits.
Life Insurance: The city pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) to a maximum of $100,000.
Long Term Disability Insurance: The city provides you with a long term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 50% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 90-day waiting period.
Employee Assistance Program: Benefit eligible employees and their family can receive up to five free counseling sessions per incident per year from Canopy EAP (formerly Cascade).
Workers' Compensation Insurance: You are provided worker's compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (SAIF Corporation).
Holidays
The City recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Birthday
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- One and a half days Floating Holiday
Vacation
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
- 1-48 months (up to four years) 8.67 hours per month
- 49-108 months (4-9 years) 10 hours per month
- 109-168 months (9-14 years) 12 hours per month
- 169-228 months (14-19 years) 14 hours per month
- 229 or more months (over 19 years) 16.67 hours per month
Vacation leave may be taken after you have completed six months of employment and may be accrued to a maximum of two years.
Non-represented managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime compensation are eligible for management leave on an annual 'use it or lose it' basis.
Sick Leave: New employees receive 48 hours of sick leave at hire. After six months, sick leave accrues at a rate of eight (8) hours per month.
01
Are you claiming Veteran's Preference?
- Yes
- No
02
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, it is necessary to attach the relevant supporting documents. Have you ensured that these documents are included?
- Yes
- No
- N/A, not claiming veterans' preference
03
If you have not included a cover letter, please use the space below to share how your lived experience makes you uniquely qualified for this role. Please keep your response to no more than 500 words.
Required Question