City of Troutdale, OR
Job Details
Compensation: Salary Range: $85,260 to $98,698 per year. The successful candidate will be eligible for employment benefits (such as paid time off, health insurance, retirement, and other benefits) as outlined in a written individual employment agreement and subject to the terms of applicable benefit plans.
General Description: Plans, directs and administers all activities related to current and long range planning programs of the City for the development, administration and enforcement of Federal, State, Regional and Local land use regulations and policies. Performs professional level land use planning work on major land use development projects and the development of new land use regulations. Designs, implements, and leads planning, community development, and related projects and programs.
Qualifications: Broad knowledge of planning, community development and public/business administration. Knowledge of land use planning and laws. Intermediate proficiency with computer software, including Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook.
Desired: Knowledge of the Oregon Land Use Planning System.
Knowledge of and ability to:
To apply for this position:
1) Pick up an application packet (8 am – 5 pm, M-F) from the Receptionist at Troutdale City Hall, 219 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale, OR 97060, or
2) Download the application packet from the City’s Web Page at www.troutdale.info/employment, or
3) Request an application packet be mailed to you by calling 503-665-5175
Submit your application materials:
Mail or deliver application materials to:
Human Resources
City of Troutdale
219 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy.
Troutdale, OR 97060
Fax application materials to:
Human Resources
503.208.7103
Email application materials to: HR@troutdaleoregon.gov
The City of Troutdale is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. If you require accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at 503-665-5175.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning or related field. Minimum five years of experience in a professional office dealing with land use planning and community development or any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the ability to perform the above duties.
Desired: Prior experience in the public sector.
Special Requirements:Valid driver's license required. Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record. Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired.
Knowledge of and ability to:
- Direct the activities of department personnel, directly, conducting various supervisory activities, and effectively recommend hiring, disciplinary and termination actions.
- Evaluate, develop and implement programs, policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department. Select consultants/contractors involved in carrying out departmental programs.
- Direct and participate in the development and modification of the comprehensive City land use plan and community development programs; present written and verbal reports and recommendations on future development, land use, subdivision design and related community development projects.
- Receive, review and process requests for annexation, conditional use permits, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, etc. Conduct necessary studies and analyses, and prepare related reports. Develop recommendations and communicate information to the City Manager, Planning Commission, City Council and other advisory committees and the public as needed.
- Direct inspection activities for residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures to ensure that construction or alteration complies with legal requirements and in accordance with approved plans.
- Respond to inquiries and resolve complaints regarding department activities in person, over the telephone and through written correspondence. Attend various community group, professional and civic organizational meetings to communicate City planning programs and policies.
- Develop department budget. Monitor expenditures to approved budget.
- Attend City Council, Planning Commission, Advisory Committees and various other meetings, providing input and receiving direction or other information. Prepare resolutions, ordinances and reports for action by Council, Planning Commission and other advisory committees as needed.
- Prepare reports and related materials for review and recommendation by various standing committees of the City.
- Effectively and clearly communicates to others verbally and in both electronic and physical written forms.
- Review business license and other applications and forward for final approval. Carry out special assignments as delegated from time to time by the City Manager
- May perform routine accounting tasks as workload or staffing levels dictate.
- Maintain proficiency by attending conferences and meetings, reviewing reports, reading professional journals and meeting with others in the Community Development field.
To apply for this position:
1) Pick up an application packet (8 am – 5 pm, M-F) from the Receptionist at Troutdale City Hall, 219 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale, OR 97060, or
2) Download the application packet from the City’s Web Page at www.troutdale.info/employment, or
3) Request an application packet be mailed to you by calling 503-665-5175
Submit your application materials:
Mail or deliver application materials to:
Human Resources
City of Troutdale
219 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy.
Troutdale, OR 97060
Fax application materials to:
Human Resources
503.208.7103
Email application materials to: HR@troutdaleoregon.gov
The City of Troutdale is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. If you require accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at 503-665-5175.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning or related field. Minimum five years of experience in a professional office dealing with land use planning and community development or any satisfactory combination of experience and training, which demonstrates the ability to perform the above duties.
Desired: Prior experience in the public sector.
Special Requirements:Valid driver's license required. Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record. Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired.