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Salary : $97,780.80 – $123,988.80 Annually
Location : 22560 SW Pine Street Sherwood, OR
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2024-01
Department : Community Development
Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2024
Closing Date : 2 / 4 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
2024-01
The City of Sherwood is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional
PLANNING MANAGER
Sherwood, Oregon is a welcoming community with residents who enjoy the quality of life afforded by picturesque surroundings, economic opportunities and community engagement.
Sherwood has maintained it’s small-town feel while growing it’s residential and employment base. Just over 20,000 residents call Sherwood home and enjoy being part of the Willamette Valley known for its delectable Pinot Noirs and views of the Tualatin and Chehalem Mountains.
Sherwood is located in Washington County, a hub for microchip and advanced manufacturing, with a population of approximately 450,000 residents.
Washington County communities serve as great places to raise families for those working in Portland as well as neighboring employment centers that make up the metro region.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT :
The Planning Department is housed within Community Development, a high performing organization focused on the development of an affordable, safe, and environmentally sound community.
Its services include planning, building, and code compliance. The department partners closely with other departments to achieve council goals including engineering and economic development.
The Community Development Department includes 11 FTE positions including 3 management positions. The Planning Department includes four FTE positions including the Planning Manager.
The department is expected to grow as population and job growth occurs in the City
ROLE SUMMARY
In a management capacity, and as a subject matter expert, lead staff, perform advanced and complicated professional planning work in such areas as land use, city and regional planning, community development, environment and natural resources, economic development, and transportation.
The Planning Manager prepares reports, budgets, and make presentations to Planning Commission, City Council, and the public.
The position directs, supervises, and evaluates department personnel in the performance of their duties.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Key Planning Duties
Lead in the development, analysis and evaluation of comprehensive plans, concept plans, and master plans related to Sherwood West and other Urban Growth Boundary expansion areas.
Lead long-range planning projects and code updates, as assigned, to meet identified goals and objectives of the City and satisfy local, regional, state, and federal planning standards.
Interpret and administer ordinances, zoning regulations and other City, County, State and Federal regulations related to zoning, subdivision and development issues.
Review complex land use applications including writing and reviewing finding of compliance, determining conditions of approval, coordinating comments with outside agency staff, and participating in land use hearings.
Land use applications include residential, commercial, and industrial projects for greenfield and infill development.
Lead or assist in completing planning, livability, and economic development projects that meet adopted council goals and deliverables for each fiscal year.
Coordinate with City Attorney on legal analysis related to land use issues.
Citizen Involvement and Customer Service Duties
Act as the primary liaison to the Planning Commission.
Prepare and present public information on planning projects and solicit feedback to ensure citizen involvement in planning projects and activities.
Respond to inquiries from the public, elected officials, special interest groups, and others regarding planning issues.
Prepare and present staff reports and findings on various planning issues. Prepare technical information and advice, perform resulting follow-up and research as necessary.
Represent the City through participation in local, regional and / or state project management and technical advisory teams.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations, and the general public. Openly and effectively communicate and coordinate with the other staff members to ensure the City functions as a whole.
Budget Functions
In coordination with the Community Development Director, prepare, present and manage departmental annual budget.
In coordination with the Community Development Director, solicit professional consultants for budgeted projects by preparing and issuing RFPs, selecting qualified firms, and managing professional contracts. Maintain project budgets.
Personnel Management Functions
Manage department workload and recommend adjustment in staffing, project priorities or time frames as needed to ensure department and Council goals are met.
Manage staff as they perform their work duties to ensure work is done effectively, efficiently and consistent with accepted practices including customer service, planning practice, and City code and policies.
Provide timely and productive feedback and support to staff on staff reports and administrative decisions.
Provide direct and constructive feedback to staff that do not meet job expectations and develop and implement work plans for corrective action.
Other Functions
Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
May be responsible for other duties not listed as assigned.
AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS :
Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Prepare grant applications and monitor approved grants to ensure project is completed in accordance with applicable funding conditions and reporting requirements are met.
Typical Qualifications
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS : Broad knowledge of planning concepts, principles, techniques and practices. Considerable knowledge of laws, codes, rules, regulations and ordinances applied to land use planning in Oregon.
Ability to comprehend and interpret land use laws, rules and regulations; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
act as an informational resource and facilitate communication in public hearings; prepare clear and concise reports; prepare charts and maps.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, architecture, urban studies, or related field and eight years of professional planning experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES : None.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS : AICP Certification. Completion of a Master’s program in Urban Planning or closely related field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION :
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects.
The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required less than 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsible for supervising two to five FTE.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Works under the direction of the Community Development Director.
Application and Examination Process
ity of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Please include a copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter with your completed application
Selection Process
1. An evaluation of education, training and work experience of submitted application packets including a resume and cover letter will be screened by Human Resources.
The timeframe to review the first round of applications will be approximately the week of 5th February 2024
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include your resume and cover letter and responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable).
Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.
Veterans’ Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status.
For more information on how to qualify, visit our Veterans’ Preference Form webpage.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment.
To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-625-4201 or e-mail to : [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition.
Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you “opt out” or “unsubscribe” of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Questions (?’s) Regarding This Recruitment
Lydia McEvoy, Human Resources Director [email protected]
City of Sherwood is a drug-free workplace
The City of Sherwood offers a wide range of employee benefits.
Check Out our Benefits & Wellness Program!
The City of Sherwood values your dedication to lead our community through meaningful public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to your physical, financial and overall wellbeing of you and your family.
Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with up to 90% of the costs covered by the employer including medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage ! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation and rewards package include :
Paid Time Off – PTO accruals are determined by an employee’s status (full-time or part-time regular) and the length of service.
AFSCME represented new, full-time employees accrue 5.23 hour per pay period or 17 days per year.
SPOA represented (consolidation of, and in lieu of, paid holidays and vacation leave) new, full-time employees accrue 7.
38 hours per pay period or 192 hours per year.
Non-represented new, full-time employees accrue 5.23 hours per pay period or 17 days per year.
- 9 paid holidays (for applicable employee groups) AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year).
- Wellness Program (Beyond Well) – We are proud to make your health and well-being a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live well.
- Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or via telephone with a personal health coach);
fitness activities, and city-wide provided Health & Wellness events throughout the calendar year.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life and Disability Insurance (both City-provided and voluntary)
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
To learn more about our Benefits and Wellness program and view our current benefits guide, plan summaries, and premium rates, visit this link.
If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and are requesting to use veterans preference points, please describe in detail your training and transferable skills from your military service as they apply to the requirements of this position.
Enter “n / a” if you do not have military service.
Do you possess a valid driver’s license?
Have you attached a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter?
Do you have the Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, architecture, urban studies, or related field and eight years of professional planning experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
Minimum three years of supervisory experience.
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