Planning Official
Group: City of Boardman
Location: Boardman, Oregon
Salary Range: 85,000. - 100,000.
Deadline Information:
Posted Date: 07/07/2023
Website: http://www.cityofboardman.com/
Contact Information for Applicants
Rick Stokoe
stokoer@cityofboardman.com
5414819252
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the City Manager, the Planning Official performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work in the current planning program and long-range planning program of the city related to the development and implementation of land use plans and policies. As a valuable member of the Development Team the Planning Official works closely with the Building Official, Public Works Director, and Special Projects Coordinator to assure development can occur and protect the Cities infrastructure consisting of, but not limited to, water, wastewater, and streets. Duties include responding to inquiries from the public; accepting and processing applications for administrative, ministerial, quasi-judicial, and legislative actions; making presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council; leading special long-range planning projects; and accomplishing required administrative tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Unless specifically identified as a “Non-Essential Job Function”, the information included in this job description, and any referenced supplemental documents, is considered an “Essential Job Function”. Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations, or transitional work assignments, do not waive any of the essential functions for this position.
The following information is not all-inclusive.
TASKS:
• Manage the Planning Program that includes the Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, Transportation System Plan and its subplans, support the Morrow County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, work with other City staff to maintain the Municipal Code, and otherwise provide oversight of the Planning Program.
• Provide information and assistance to the public, realtors, investors, lawyers, regulatory agencies, and elected officials on questions about a wide variety of land use issues, and other complex and sensitive information.
• Review and issue zoning permits; coordinate with the Building Official to assure residential, commercial, and industrial development is following land use requirements; and review and approve land use compatibility statements for various State Agency permits including but not limited to water right actions, environmental actions pertaining to air, water, or soil quality, and DOGAMI actions.
• Process according to the requirements of the Development Code Type I through IV Decisions that would include reviewing submittals for completeness, accomplishing the required public notice to agencies and adjoining landowners, providing necessary review of the applicable standards in the form of a staff report, supporting any required or requested public hearing(s), and completing notices of decisions. Should a decision be appealed assure that it is handled according to Development Code provisions and is completed in a timely manner.
• Manage the maintenance of the Transportation System Plan and its subplans, Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, and other plans and ordinances related to the Planning Program. Work with other staff to maintain the City of Boardman Municipal Code, particularly those sections that impact the Planning Program.
• Complete preliminary plat review, assure planning requirements have been met. Compose necessary review letters. Coordinate the signing of partition plats and subdivisions in accordance with the Development Code.
• Maintain the filing systems to assure organization of various planning records, including property files.
• Participate and attend various advisory or committee meetings as required or assigned.
• Other duties of assigned.
KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge in provisions relating to addressing, street names, and street vacations from a land use planning perspective.
• Be knowledgeable in the various Oregon Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules that would be applicable to the Planning Program.
• Have working knowledge of Code Enforcement regulations and program and assist in the enforcement of codes and plans.
Work Standards:
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Speak and act truthfully.
• Conduct oneself with integrity, morality, character, and trustworthiness.
• Exhibit self-control.
• Detail-oriented.
• Thorough when completing work tasks.
• Accept constructive criticism.
• Calmly and effectively process high stress situations.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
COMMUNICATION AND CONTACT:
The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
Relationships with others:
The employee works effectively and relates well with others including supervisors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive relationships.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & EXPERIENCE:
• Education - Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience - Three years of experience with a Master’s degree or five years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a city, county or other planning office. At least three years of progressive management of a planning program is desired. Alternatively sufficient experience to accomplish the duties of the position effectively and efficiently.
• Equipment Used - personal computer and peripherals, printer, scanner, plotter, copy machine, digital recording device, FAX, postage meter, telephone, and automobile. Proficiency is Microsoft products including Outlook. An understanding of GIS programs and how to best use it for planning functions.
• Knowledge of land use planning procedures, regulations, and processes.
• The ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Be a Notary or be able to become one.
• Ability to read, understand, and effectively apply complex rules and regulations, including local ordinances and state statutes.
• Ability to work in an efficient and timely manner to meet statutory timelines.
• Effective use of oral and written communication in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to respond appropriately with difficult, uncomfortable, and controversial situations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to learn and implement city procedures, regulations, and requirements with respect to procurement, budget, safety, operations, and organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION and WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical: This work is performed mostly in an office setting and requires the ability to sit and talk, walk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and as much as 40 pounds occasionally to include such items as files, books, and office equipment. The employee must kneel, bend, stand, push, pull and drive a motor vehicle. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50 percent of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
Mental: This position is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret situations; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under challenging, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with officials and the public.
Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Director or Official encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.