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Senior Planner

City of Roseburg
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SENIOR PLANNER

$44.0730 - $56.4171/hour

Applications are open until filled 

Essential competencies of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position, if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and may be changed by the employer at any time.

DEFINITION

Performs advanced professional planning work, exercising considerable independent judgment. Primary responsibilities include coordinating the current planning section, scheduling public hearing, preparing agendas for Planning Commission and Historic Resource Review Committee, conducting some special studies, conducting long range planning studies of complex land use issues to include Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review, Public Facilities Plan Element, Economic Development, Transportation Planning, Citizen Involvement, Land Use and Development Ordinance and Historic Preservation Program. This is an exempt classification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direction of the Community Development Director who outlines broad objectives. Employee works independently and submits work to be reviewed for conformance to policy. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of employees may be required of persons in this position.

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.

  • Prepares and coordinates comprehensive reports and plans including development and implementation of citizen participation processes and development of Staff Reports and recommendations.
  • Assists and coordinates activities and assignments of planning staff.
  • Directs and provides staff support to public bodies, including presentations to committees, Planning Commission and City Council.
  • Analyzes and prepares staff reports on plan amendments and land use applications of a complex nature concerning conformance with City policies and Land Use Ordinances.
  • Coordinates department activities, advanced planning studies and projects with other City departments and public agencies.
  • Advises, coordinates, and consults on department activities and advanced planning studies with Community Development Director.
  • Gathers and analyzes data for comprehensive planning at the neighborhood and community level.
  • Conducts long range planning studies of complex land use issues to include Comprehensive Plan Period Review, Public Facilities Plan Element, Economic Development, Transportation Planning, Citizen Involvement, Land Use and Development Ordinance preparation and Historic Preservation Program.
  • Uses GIS system to effectuate planning goals and tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of supervisory and administrative principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of community planning.
  • Knowledge of citizen involvement techniques and processes.
  • Knowledge of governmental and legal practice and terminology as applied to municipal planning.
  • Knowledge of research methodology and statistical techniques and ability to apply both to planning issues, processes and programs.
  • Considerable knowledge of GIS systems and their application to planning tasks.
  • Familiarity with engineering principles at City scale and at project scale.
  • Some experience with principles and practices of building inspection.
  • Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, and to prepare and make public presentations on complex planning issues.
  • Ability to review, modify and develop complex Urban Planning Studies.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public agencies, decision makers, developers, citizens, and special interest groups.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret complex legal and regulatory information.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and explain data.
  • Ability to produce reports, form input and extract data from computers.
  • Ability to work with members of the public in a professional consistent manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public agencies, decision markers, developers, citizens and special interest groups.

WORK STANDARDS

  • Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
  • Must be honest and truthful in all tasks and responsibilities.
  • Conduct oneself with integrity, morality, character, and trustworthiness.
  • Exhibit self-control.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Thorough when completing work tasks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Willingness to accept supervision and constructive criticism.
  • Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
  • Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Independence of action within industry standards and departmental guidelines is stressed. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education and experience requirements listed are minimum standards. Other equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and experience may be considered.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a closely related field.

Experience: Five years of experience with professional planning work.

Any other satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that insures the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, may substitute for the above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The City of Roseburg is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon’s Disability Accommodation and Discrimination laws. We are also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. The City of Roseburg will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a qualified applicant or employee with a known disability, to perform the essential functions, unless such accommodation creates an undue hardship on the City of Roseburg’s operations, or a safety risk to employee or coworkers, or removes an essential job function. Employees should request an accommodation as soon as it becomes apparent that a reasonable accommodation may be necessary, to enable the employee to perform the essential duties of a position, or to participate in the employment process. To discuss an accommodation request, please contact John VanWinkle, Human Resource Director.

While performing the duties of this job, work is performed primarily indoors in mostly office settings, with a noise level that is usually quiet; at times work may be performed outside with a noise level and weather which may vary. May require bending, hearing voice and telephone conversation, seeing, keyboarding, sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

The factors described herein are representative of, but not all-inclusive of, those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform as a Senior Planner.

BENEFIT SUMMARY

The City of Roseburg provides a comprehensive benefit package to employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and various voluntary benefits including MASA Medical Transport Solutions and Aflac. The City participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and currently pays the entire contribution on behalf of employees. All full-time employees working over 20 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following their date of employment. Links to the complete benefits resource guide can be found at https://roseburgor.gov/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits.

Insurance Benefits:

  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and family, paid 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy up to a lower deductible plan.
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance – policy value of $25,000 paid by the City.
  • Long-term disability insurance provided by the City.
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City.

Additional Benefits:

  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • The City has a fully equipped fitness center available 24 hours a day.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

The City of Roseburg follows Oregon law regarding Veterans’ Preference; you must complete the Veteran’s Preference Form and attach a copy of your DD214 or DD215 (Copy 4), or NGB Form 22. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran’s Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application.

HOW TO APPLY? Complete an application form available via one of the following methods.

Electronically: https://roseburgor.gov/departments/human-resources/employment

In-Person: City of Roseburg – Administration, 900 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg, OR 97470

Email: jobs@roseburgor.gov

Submit completed application to Human Resources by the closing date listed in the job announcement. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. All required documents should be presented with the application. Resumes are accepted in addition to, not in lieu of, the City of Roseburg application form.

Selection Process: Applications are thoroughly reviewed and screened by the Human Resources Office. Since these are competitive selection processes, applicants whose backgrounds appear to most closely match the needs of the particular vacancy will be considered. Once the screening is complete, Human Resources notifies all candidates of their status. This process can take from one to four weeks after the closing date. Due to the number of applicants and the limited number of job opportunities, not all applicants proceed in the recruitment process. The City of Roseburg does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. The City of Roseburg does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.

Questions: Please direct questions to the City of Roseburg Administration Office at 541-492-6866.

Equal Opportunity Employer