JOB DESCRIPTION

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Planner II, requires two (2) years (Planner III, requires three (3) years) of professional planning experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, or other area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Available Schedules: 

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 6 months:
  • 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)

Compensation & Information on Benefits:

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group. 

Learn more about our benefits HERE.  

Examples of Job Duties:

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Prepares and reviews a variety of written plans, studies, staff reports and Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan amendments.
• Reviews, analyzes and processes development permits, plans, maps and related documents to completion; makes change recommendations.
• Reviews reports and consults with department staff on project review issues.
• Assists the public with inquiries and requests for information regarding the planning process, code standards, layout and design issues and environmental standards such as floodplain and riparian requirements. 
• Serves as department representative and gives presentations to committees, commissions and the public.
• Assists in the research and development of City planning policies and procedures as required.
• Assist with researching, applying for, and managing grant opportunities. 
• Completes designated job tasks, special projects, and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and City goals while working cooperatively, efficiently, and productively in a team environment.
• Actively demonstrates high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results. 
• Demonstrates initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers.
• Scope of the assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Planning Director.

Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7