SUMMARY OF POSITION
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
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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
AbilitiesKnowledge 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;
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 $26.24-35.17/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
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.
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. There are no supplemental questions if it askes you to upload just upload a blank piece of paper. The Position Number for this position is 202007 (you will need this number for the application).