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Employer: City of Brandon
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $57,028 - $63,114
Location: Brandon, OR
Opening Date: 08/26/2019
Closing Date: Open Until Filled, First Review 09/16/2019

Job Description:

This is a principal position within the department and will participate fully in the functions of the department.

Job Duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Other duties may be assigned.

  • Compiles and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use, and prepares or requisitions graphic and narrative reports on data.
  • Confers with other agencies, civic leaders, engineers, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.
  • Recommends governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, and housing and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.
  • Reviews and writes reports on planning projects and development applications.
  • Interacts with developers and the public in order to ensure compliance with planning requirements.
  • Coordinates, and interacts, with other City departments to ensure compliance with land use approvals and other requirements.Assists as staff to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Committee on Citizen Involvement, Planning Commission, City Council, and, as necessary, other groups as assigned by the Planning Director.
  • Assists the Planning Director as directed.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the supervision of employees in the Planning Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility previously listed. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and at least five years related experience, three years of which must be in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would enable satisfactory performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities of the position. Experience in Oregon Land Use Planning is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and governing bodies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with complex mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to conduct analysis and make coherent presentation of information.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer literacy is mandatory, including, at a minimum, word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail communication, and GIS knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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