Deadline to apply: 10/21/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregonmetro/jobs/4665524/resource-development-manager 

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.
 
At Metro, we collaborate with partners to shape a vibrant, equitable region where all people can thrive. Through planning, policies and community investments we help guide growth in ways and places that support this vision. 
 
Metro's Planning, Development, and Research (PD&R) department leads efforts to implement the Greater Portland region's 2040 Growth Concept, which aims to sustainably manage growth while preserving quality of life, access to nature, economic competitiveness, and equity. As the region's federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Metro allocates federal funding and collaborates with cities and counties to meet federal and state land use and transportation planning requirements, including managing the Urban Growth Boundary. PD&R also oversees investment programs to support equitable development and houses Metro's renowned research, modeling, and data teams. The result of this multi-disciplinary structure and integrated approach is a unique workplace providing regional and national leadership in regional planning, governance, investment, and innovation.

PD&R is looking for a full-time Resource Development Manager to guide our work in creating a safe, accessible, equitable transportation system in service to a healthy, economically vibrant region. The manager will supervise planners and program coordinators in the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program, the Regional Travel Options program, and the Transportation System Management and Operations program. 

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, business administration, economics, law, business or government relations, or a related field, AND
• Five (5) years leading or supervising people, AND 
• Two (2) years project management experience in area of responsibility; OR
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 

This is a flexible/hybrid position. While work from home is acceptable for part of the week, as a critical team leader the Resource Development section manager is expected to be in the office part time according to department requirements, and travel to Metro work sites, conferences, and other locations to provide support to site-based Metro employees, conduct meetings, or collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Residency in Oregon or Washington is a requirement for employment.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION         
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.    
 
Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan 

Questions?
Recruiter: Jasmine Cárdenas
Email: Jasmine.Cardenas@oregonmetro.gov

About Metro

Clean air and clean water do not stop at city limits or county lines. Neither does the need for jobs, a thriving economy, and sustainable transportation and living choices for people and businesses in the region. Voters have asked Metro to help with the challenges and opportunities that affect the 25 cities and three counties in the Portland metropolitan area. A regional approach simply makes sense when it comes to providing services, operating venues and making decisions about how the region grows. Metro works with communities to support a resilient economy, keep nature close by and respond to a changing climate. Together we’re making a great place, now and for generations to come.

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