Long-Range Planner (Associate OR Senior)

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(This recruitment series is to fill one open position within the Community Development Long-Range Planning Group. To be considered qualified, an applicant must meet the minimum requirements for one of the posted two levels of the Long-Range Planning positions.)

Long-Range Planner (Associate)

Monthly Salary: $5,749.00 - $7,316.00 (Grade 16)

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

This position works under supervision to perform a variety of complex professional and technical duties related primarily to local and regional long-range planning matters. The position exercises a moderate amount of independent judgement and initiative to coordinate planning efforts to support development decisions through administration of the Statewide Planning Program and City’s land use regulations and supporting plans.

Work involves extensive contact with public and private agencies, citizens, committees, and commissions, elected officials, and other City departments, with support from the Planning Director, and/or the Deputy City Manager.

Core responsibilities include: developing and updating various area or framework plans, processing annexation and master plan development requests, supporting code amendment updates, applying sound planning principles to advance the 2040 Vision and enhancing community character and livability, limited site plan review and analysis, helping staff, committees and commissions, elected officials, and the public to be better informed on planning-related topics.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or related field, and one (1) years of work experience in municipal planning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Thorough knowledge of current and long-range planning practices and procedures; correct and effective use of grammar, business technical writing, spelling, and punctuation. Well-developed writing skills to prepare reports, technical, and procedural documentation.

Understand and execute complex oral and written instructions; express ideas and convey information accurately and effectively, orally and in writing; establish priorities and organize own workload; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public and private offices, and the general public; and effective meeting etiquette.

Familiarity with computer systems and software including: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Acrobat, and virtual meeting platforms. 

Special Requirements/Licenses: 

The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Possession of, or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Must have a safe driving record.

Desired Qualifications:

For desirable requirements to be considered, requirements noted above must be met:

A Bachelor's degree in Planning or Public Administration or related field.

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in Community Development or a related field.

One (1) year of progressively responsible experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

Long-Range Planner (Senior)

Monthly Salary: $6,339.00 - $8,065.00 (Grade 18)

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

This position works under limited supervision to perform a variety of complex professional and technical duties related principally to local and regional long-range planning matters. The position exercises considerable independent judgement and initiative to coordinate planning efforts to shape development decisions through administration of the Statewide Planning Program and City’s land use regulations and supporting plans.

Work involves extensive contact with elected officials, public and private agencies, citizens, citizen committees, and other City departments. 

Core responsibilities include: developing and updating various area or framework plans; coordinating Urban Growth Boundary amendments; processing annexation and master plan development requests; leading code amendment updates; applying sound planning principles to advance the 2040 Vision and enhancing community character and livability; limited site plan review and analysis; and helping staff, elected officials, citizen committees, and the public to be better informed on planning-related topics.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or related field, and three (3) years of work experience in municipal planning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Thorough knowledge of current and long-range planning practices and procedures; correct and effective use of grammar, business technical writing, spelling, and punctuation. Well-developed writing skills to prepare reports, technical, and procedural documentation.

Understand and execute complex oral and written instructions; express ideas and convey information accurately and effectively, orally and in writing; establish priorities and organize own workload; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public and private offices, and the general public; and effective meeting etiquette.

Knowledge of computer systems and software including: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Acrobat, and virtual meeting platforms. 

Special Requirements/Licenses: 

The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Possession of, or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Must have a safe driving record.

Desired Qualifications:

For desirable requirements to be considered, requirements noted above must be met:

A Bachelor's degree in Planning or Public Administration or related field

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in Community Development or a related field

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.