Senior Planner (Planning & Zoning)

Job ID: 106711

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PRINT OR SAVE THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR YOUR REFERENCE. IT WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE CLOSE DATE.

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service

• Professionalism

• Integrity

• Respect

• Individual accountability

• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, at least weekly.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

PAY AND BENEFITS

WHAT WE OFFER (PAY & BENEFITS):

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees) and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering a variety of gym membership discounts, annual wellness fairs and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) County position represented by the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/09e8b63a-5948-47ed-bc4c-37435762f4c6.

Competitive compensation package:

Annual Salary Range: $77,373 - $97,650

Hourly Pay Rate: $37.20 - $46.95

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

In addition to competitive wages, Clackamas County offers an attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month

• 8 hours of sick accrued per month

• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

• Employer paid 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement contribution (The County currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65

• Other Retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision and prescription drug coverage

• A Choice of Dental Plans

• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes

• Longevity pay

• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/e044da55-8261-4563-b291-b40e891a2031

http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Are you passionate about land use planning and have experience with conducting research and analyzing data related to land use planning matters?

• Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships through a commitment to providing excellent customer service?

• Do you thrive working in a team environment and value team success?

• Do you envision yourself in a role that allows you to use your leadership skills to develop and support employees, to foster a collaborative work environment, and to contribute to organizational effectiveness and success?

• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on!

We are searching for an experienced, motivated, and team-oriented individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join our dynamic team at the Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development as a Senior Planner. If selected for this position, you will be joining the Planning & Zoning team responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining public planning policies and programs to manage land use, transportation and economic growth within the County.

As a Senior Planner, you will be involved in complex planning research and analysis and may be responsible for providing team direction to a small group of Planners assigned to specific planning projects. The Senior Planner classification is the advanced journey level position in the Planner series, consisting of Planner Trainee, Planner 1, Planner 2, Senior Planner, and Principal Planner. In this role, you will have a key responsibility of preparing land use decisions and presenting various written and oral reports and recommendations that concern the physical, environmental, and economic conditions of Clackamas County.

We are committed to being an exemplary team with best practices in planning & zoning, working together towards the common goal of achieving overall success of our organization. It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community. To that end, we are searching for an individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• At least five (5) years of experience in local, regional, or statewide land use planning

• Professional lead work experience that may include leading projects, programs or initiatives, or leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training

• At least three (3) years of experience providing excellent customer service to the public as well as to other external and internal stakeholders within various levels of organization

• Experience conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, and making recommendations based on the findings

• Strong interpersonal skills that translate into the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain and present complex, technical information to individuals with various level of technical knowledge and skill

• Ability to handle a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively and professionally

• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects within time constraints and competing deadlines, as well as a track record of meeting deadlines

• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to work

• Ability to be flexible, self-motivated, and work independently

• Strong problem solving skills

• Strong active/reflective listening skills

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public as well as County partners and customers

• Ability to quickly adapt to a continuously changing environment and shift priorities accordingly

• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in Urban, Regional, Rural or Environmental Planning or related field (law, geography, etc.)

• Experience in local, regional, or statewide land use planning within the state of Oregon

• Project Management experience

• Experience managing consultants or external stakeholder

• Experience making presentations to decision-making bodies

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

Embodies “SPIRIT” by demonstrating a commitment to the Clackamas County core values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust in their work (Clackamas County Core Values).

Builds Relationships by sustaining cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders; honoring commitments; and, delivering exceptional customer service.

Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration through team unity by working effectively towards a shared goal, encourages sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.

Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.

Professional Communication demonstrated by self-awareness, respect for others, empathy, situation appropriateness and professionalism when communicating verbally, non-verbally and in writing.

Embraces Continual Learning by displaying an ongoing commitment to and taking ownership for learning and self-improvements; and, by demonstrating willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.

Values Technology & Use of Electronic Systems appropriately and effectively for the processing and distribution of information, supports the implementation and use of technology in the workplace.

Seeks to Problem Solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifies alternative strategies bringing a solution-focused approach to address challenging or difficult problems.

Engages in Self-Management as demonstrated by the individual's ability to manage and continually improve their own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks.

Displays Creativity and Innovation by generating new ideas and being open to others' ideas; and, takes initiative in improving services, processes, programs and products.

Puts Ethics into Action by holding himself, herself, or themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings with or about internal County staff, internal and external stakeholders, community partners, service providers and the public. Maintains professional relationships and appropriate social, emotional and physical boundaries at all times with all persons we are entrusted to serve.

Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide results-oriented customer service. This will include advising permit applicants, the public, and other agencies on land use regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Meet with individuals who are proposing major developments in order to advise on planning considerations and alternatives, constraints and opportunities, precedents, laws and process considerations.

• Serve as team leader for a small group of staff engaged in comprehensive planning activities in support of a major project or aspect of the Planning Division Work Program; assist in developing and monitoring time lines, budgets, and coordinating personnel; develop and administer approved contracts for professional and technical services.

• Develop maps, charts, graphs, and other visual aids to be used in making presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, community groups, and other staff.

• Review and process land use applications. This includes reviewing, analyzing, and preparing reports and recommendations on significant administrative and quasi-judicial applications such as design review, conditional uses, Comprehensive Plan amendments, and zone changes.

• Conduct and/or coordinate comprehensive analyses, technical investigations, and research on complex planning and economic issues; determine methodologies, information resources, and techniques to be utilized in planning studies and research.

• Prepare and present staff reports to the Planning Commission, Planning Director, DTD Administration, Board of County Commissioners, and other policy and decision-making boards; may serve on regional planning and economic development-related committees.

• Prepare amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning and Development Ordinance necessary to implement planning programs and policies; coordinate implementation of new programs and policies with other agencies and departments.

• Prepare grant proposals and administer grant funds; develop and revise revenue and expenditure estimates and funding priorities.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek with one of the following schedules:

• Monday through Friday, working 8 hours per day (5/8)

• Monday through Thursday, working 10 hours per day (Friday off) OR Tuesday through Friday, working 10 hours per day (Monday off)

• Monday through Thursday, working 9 hours per day and every other Friday, working 8 hours per day, with every other Friday off (9/80)

Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please Note: This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

http://www.clackamas.us/

http://www.clackamas.us/onboarding/

https://www.mthoodterritory.com/

http://www.clackamas.us/diversity/

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist citizens and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.

DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration and dog services. The county's urban renewal programs also report to DTD.

http://www.clackamas.us/transportation/

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f

https://www.clackamas.us/jobs#helpwiththeapplication

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html

https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a67ee11c-861c-4126-aa5a-4dec6174f6eb

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3564848

Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

https://www.jobelephant.com/

jeid-9a79bfd8e4ae9d4291f3a1f6faad09e5