Job Description

Title: Coastal Planner - Limited Duration End Date 06/30/2022 (30 hours a week)
Position Classification:  CED Planner 1
Department: Community and Economic Development
Reports to: Community and Economic Development Director
Location: Toledo Office


This position is open until filled.  Will start looking at applications on January 6, 2021.


SUMMARY OF POSITION


This position is a part time, with full-time benefits, limited duration appointment may not to go beyond 6/30/2022. This position could have the potential of full-time 40 hours a week.  Supports and performs professional planning activities for member jurisdictions on the coast within the areas of current and long-range planning and community and economic development. May also assist with planning projects in other member jurisdictions.


This position will be based out of the Toledo office, with travel expected to surrounding cities. Work involves assisting coastal communities with everyday planning tasks, including, but not limited to, working with the public to answer questions related to zoning, land use, and code violations, evaluating land use applications and reviewing building permits, preparing staff reports, and presenting to commissions and/or councils.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

  • Working knowledge of Oregon’s Statewide Land Use Planning Goals, and awareness of Coastal Management Program.

  • Plan, direct, and administer activities related to current and long range planning for and with assigned member jurisdictions. May work in development, administration, and/or enforcement of State, Regional, and Local land use regulations and policies.

  • Attend and participate in Planning Commission and City Council meetings. May be responsible for developing training and work session material, Staff Reports, Presentations, Findings, and Final Orders of Approval.

  • Perform professional level land use planning work at multiple levels: front counter customer service, research and analysis of land use applications, preparation of reports and presentations, interaction with other staff and community members.

  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with individuals and groups, and understand that confidentiality is sometimes required of the position and must be honored.

  • Demonstrates openness of constructive feedback and suggestions, in an effort to strengthen work performance. 

  • Contributes to a positive, respectful and productive work atmosphere.  Regular attendance is required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services. 


OTHER JOB DUTIES

  • Assists other planning staff and department projects as assigned by supervisor.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.


WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an office environment utilizing a personal computer, telephone and a variety of office equipment.  Position requires sitting for long periods of time and performing extensive computer work. Must be able to work independently and coordinate with member jurisdictions, coworkers, and supervisors. Travel is required to attend meetings and events.


 SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Community and Economic Development Director.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  N/A


This recruitment has an underfill option.  We encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the underfill option to apply as we may consider filling the position at the lower level until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for the CED Planner level.  Please note that starting salary for entry level position may be lower ($26.24 - $35.17/hr).  To receive credit, your application materials must clearly demonstrate that you have:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CED Planner ($26.83-$35.96/hr

Experience & Training

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, business administration, or a related field; Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.


Or


Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job required. Knowledge of Oregon land use planning laws and issues, and community and economic development techniques is preferred.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Federal and State grant programs, community development principles and practices, and local and statewide land use practices.

  • Experience or working knowledge within one or more of the following programs: Land Use Planning, Community and/or Economic Development, Public Meeting Facilitation, Comprehensive Planning, Coastal Zone Management.

  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and effectively make presentations to and facilitate meetings of various groups and the public;

  • Familiarity working with planning commissions, city councils, elected officials, and the general public on planning and permitting issues;

  • Ability to organize and structure own work, and exercise initiative;

  • Ability to meet deadlines and juggle diverse multiple tasks and priorities;

  • Ability to gather, organize and analyze data and information and draw conclusions and formulate recommendations;

  • Ability to utilize a personal computer for word processing, spreadsheet preparation, presentations, database development and management and electronic communication.

  • Knowledge of computer software and hardware for graphic presentations and mapping (GIS) desirable;

  • Ability to design and facilitate group visioning, goal setting, planning and decision-making processes;

  • Ability to seek, build and maintain critical partner relationships;


Under-fill Option:
Assistant Planner ($21.91 - $29.37/hr)
Experience &Training
Associates degree in urban planning, public policy, business administration, or a related field; Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job required. Knowledge of Oregon land use planning laws and issues, and community and economic development techniques is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Technical/professional:

  • Knowledge of transportation and land use planning principles and practice; ability to conduct transportation planning activities and studies. 
  • Knowledge of MPO regulations and Oregon state transportation regulations and associated land use planning and regulation is desired.
  • General understanding of transportation modeling, data collection techniques and principles of forecasting.
  • Skilled use of word processing, spreadsheet, and project management software.
  • Ability to effectively represent the MPO in local, state, and federal settings.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to make effective presentations orally to groups of all sizes.


Licenses, Certificates, & Other Requirements

Possession of a Valid Oregon Driver’s License, or have the ability to obtain reliable transportation in order to travel throughout the three-county area.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position.  Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

 

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities.  To successfully perform this job, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.


COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Starting salary is $26.83-35.96/hourly DOQE. A step increase will be awarded upon successful completion of a probationary period (typically six months), and then annually thereafter to the top of the range. OCWCOG offers an attractive benefits package including:

Retirement – OCWCOG pays both the employer’s percentage, and employee’s six percent (6%) contribution into the Oregon Public Employees System (PERS). In addition to PERS, OCWCOG pays into Social Security. 

Insurance – For select plans, OCWCOG currently pays one hundred percent (100%) of the insurance premiums for the employee and their eligible dependents. The insurance package includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, alternative care, life, accidental death and dismemberment, as well as long-term care.

Holiday Leave – OCWCOG provides ten and one half (10 ½) fixed holidays, plus two (2) personal days during each fiscal year.

Additional Benefits – Deferred compensation options, Long-term care Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Credit Union memberships, and options to participate in pre-tax Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account.

Sick Leave – Full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave each month.

Vacation Leave – Full-time employees accrue vacation leave each month according to the following schedule:

           0-36 months              -   8 hours/month

         37-72 months              - 10 hours/month

         73-144 months            - 14 hours/month

       145 months and above   - 16 hours/month


GENERAL INFORMATION

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), pursuant to Article 14 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.


Possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License, or have the ability to obtain reliable transportation in order to travel throughout the three-county area is required.


If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal records check, and the information will be shared with Human Resources.  Any criminal history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.


TO APPLY

You must submit the following application materials to be considered as a viable candidate:

A current resume that clearly describes your experience, skills, and/or knowledge related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet qualifications of the position listed above.


A cover letter explaining how your background, experience and training qualify you for this position. Please describe your experience and training specifically as they relate to the Desired Attributes.


If you are an eligible veteran and wish to claim veterans’ preference points AND you also meet the minimum qualifications for this position, the points will be added to your score. To receive veterans’ preference points, you MUST attach to your application materials the following required documentation:


• A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter from the US Dept of Veteran’s Affairs indicating you receive a non-service connected pension for the five (5) point preference.

• A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.



If you have any questions please contact HR at hrrecruit@ocwcog.org.   In the subject line please include the position title and the posting number. To apply scroll down to the bottom and click Apply. The Position Number for this position is 202049.