Salary Range
8,092.00 - 12,138.00 Job Summary
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We’re currently recruiting for a Senior Planner – Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. The primary responsibilities for the job are to serve as the senior internal lead planner and project manager overseeing the City of Vancouver’s engagement in the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program to steward the internal development and review of technical transportation, urban design, and policy options and serve as the City’s primary inter-departmental liaison on IBR and collaborations with regional partners.
This is a full-time, limited term, exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.
At this time, this position is eligible for telework or hybrid schedule. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs. Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to paying our employees fairly, equitably, and competitively. City salaries are structured so that the midpoint of the salary range approximates the amount typically paid for the job in this geographic area. Candidates with experience supporting their ability to come in and hit the ground running may receive a starting salary around the midpoint of the listed salary range. Actual salary at offer is influenced by a host of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and internal equity. The higher end of the listed pay range indicates the salary growth potential of the position.
This is a limited term position with an end date of 12/31/2028.
First review of applications on 11/9/2026. Job Details
Essential Functions:
Provide project management and coordination services focused on the IBR program. Assist with defining and developing planning and policy options. Understand and integrate related City plans and initiatives. Manage consultants as assigned. Apply an equity, climate, and community safety lens to all projects and initiatives.
Assist with plan reviews and the development of technical transportation, utility, and urban design options in collaboration with the IBR Program, other partner agencies, and City staff. Report out technical information across City departments. Coordinate City review and analysis of technical engineering, environmental, and urban design plans and documents related to transportation and land use impacts as well as economic, demographic or development conditions.
Gather, analyze, and synthesize a variety of quantitative and qualitative data to inform plan and policy development; develop plan and policy documents, and conduct research on best practices. Develop materials to communicate findings to a variety of audiences, including City leadership, policymakers and the community. Develop and maintain tools for tracking City comments and interests.
Provide project management for a variety of technical and planning initiatives related to the City’s engagement in the IBR program. Attend IBR Program meetings, coordinate with other City departments and public agencies; schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and facilitate and summarize discussions. Develop work plans, manage timelines and delivery of milestones for…