City Planner

Salary: $35.54 - $45.83 Hourly
Location : North Bend, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

Essential competencies of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and may be changed by the employer at any time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided that an accommodation(s) does not create an undue hardship for the employer, remove an essential job function, and/or create a direct safety threat to the individual or others.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The City Planner performs a variety of municipal planning functions, including the implementation of land use rules and regulations. Responsible for developing, monitoring, enforcing, and interpreting the North Bend City Code with emphasis on zoning and land development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Unless specifically identified as a "Non-Essential Job Function", the information included in this City Planner description, and any referenced supplemental documents, is considered an "Essential Job Function". Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations or transitional work assignments do not waive any of the essential functions for this position.

The following information is not all-inclusive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This employee receives general supervision from the Public Works Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Provides some supervision of the Planning and Engineering Technicians.
TASKS, TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY:

Tasks

• Develop and conduct training sessions for Planning Commission and Historic Landmark Commission members.

• Provide technical information, and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations for property owners, Realtors, builders, appraisers, insurance companies, developers, and the general public.
• Analyze and prepare new and/or amendments to land use zoning and development codes and ordinances, in conjunction with the appropriate staff and City Attorney.
• Perform research and compile written reports on land use and other planning-related matters.
• Conduct public hearings and make presentations to public boards and citizen groups; attend meetings as required.
• Perform work on and manage special projects.
• Perform research, conducts studies, and interact with public agencies to update and maintain the City's Comprehensive Plan; compile data concerning urban land use, population, housing, and economic characteristics.
• Enforce city ordinances, rules, and regulations regarding the development and use of property.
• Prepare and present grant applications; facilitate, monitor, and report on awarded grant projects.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and meetings with outside agencies.
• Help the general public to understand land use rules and regulations, and assist them through the process for the development of private property.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances. Research legal documents and summarize information.
• Work with City Department Heads, City Attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.
• Assist in Public Safety Planning, including emergency response plans, under the direction of the City Emergency Management Coordinator.
• Maintain positive public relations with customers; responsive to customer needs.
• Update and maintain planning and zoning-related matters on the City website.
• Maintain hard copy and an electronic copy of records (land use, building permit, licensing) using files and permitting systems.
• Stay current on land use-related matters and changes in State and Federal laws.
• Perform other duties as required.

Technology

• Personal computer, email, video conferencing, word processing and/or spreadsheet software, planning and permitting software, mapping software, copy and fax machines, phone, mobile or portable radio if necessary, automobile.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of municipal land use planning, zoning codes and ordinances, building codes, and housing and economic development.

• Familiarity with Oregon's Land Use Planning System.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they apply to the City.

• Familiarity with and ability to utilize computerized office software applications.

• Techniques and procedures employed in the collection and presentation of data, use of statistics, and statistical methods.
• Familiarity with the building codes process and site development requirements.

Skills & Abilities

• Exercise effective judgment in decision-making.
• Effectively utilize time management; work without supervision; work effectively and courteously with city staff, public agencies, and the general public.

• Develop short and long-term objectives and strategies to establish them; identify and carry out the actions to achieve them.
• Adaptable to positive and negative change, as well as considerable variety in the workplace.

• Ability to prepare maps, plans, and charts.
• Research and present findings effectively in a public setting
• Work well with the public in a calm, professional manner.
• Prepare grant applications and complete the requirements of the grants.
• Read and interpret plans, technical manuals, and related sources.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Assess and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and demands.
• Active Listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Resolve difficult interpersonal situations tactfully.
• Oral Comprehension - the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Speak and act truthfully

• Conduct oneself with integrity, morality, character, and trustworthiness.

• Exhibit self-control.
• Detail-oriented

• Thorough when completing work tasks
• Accept constructive criticism
• Calmly and effectively process high-stress situations
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & EXPERIENCE:

The education and experience requirements listed are minimum standards. Other equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and experience may be considered.

Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning or a closely related field.
Experience: Four years of experience in planning, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• CFM - Certified Floodplain Manager (Preferred)
• AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners (Preferred)
• Ability to project confidence when dealing with the public, elected officials, and staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The City of North Bend is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon's Disability Accommodation and Discrimination laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities. The City of North Bend will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a qualified applicant or employee with a known disability unless such accommodation creates an undue hardship on City of North Bend operations, a safety risk to employees or coworkers, or removes an essential job function. Employees should request an accommodation as soon as it becomes apparent that a reasonable accommodation may be necessary to enable the employee to perform the essential duties of a position or to participate in the employment process. To discuss an accommodation request, please contact the City Recorder.
While performing the duties of this job, work conditions include: work performed in both indoor and outdoor work environments. May be required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying supplies, materials, equipment, and/or items weighing up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to moving vehicles and equipment.
Work is performed mainly in office settings. Some travel may be required. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear.

The employee must 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in an office environment. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally encounter unpleasant and or angry people.
The factors described herein represent, but are not all-inclusive of, those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform as a City Planner.
WORK SCHEDULE:

Typical hours are 40 hours per week and some evenings.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
For all Full-Time, Non-Union Represented Employees:
Competitive Salary: Offered for all positions.
STEP Increases: After six months, then annually until the top step.
COLA: Annual increase every July.
Insurance: The city covers 90% of premiums. Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and more. Optional plans are available.
Pension: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). City covers contributions and 6% for the Individual Account Program (IAP).
Savings: Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plans available.
Paid Leave: Vacation accrual increases with tenure; initially, eight hours of sick leave/month and 11 paid holidays/year.
For International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Employees:
STEP Increases: After six months, then annually until the top step.
COLA: Annual increase every July.
Insurance: The city covers 95% of premiums. Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and more. Optional plans are available.
Pension: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). City covers contributions and 6% for the Individual Account Program (IAP).
Savings: Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plans available.
Paid Leave: Vacation accrual increases with tenure. 17.5 hours of sick leave/month. Longevity pay after ten years.
For North Bend Police Officers Association (NBPOA) Employees:
STEP Increases: After six months, then annually until the top step.
COLA: Annual increase every July.
Insurance: The city covers 95% of premiums. Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, and more. Optional plans are available.
Pension: Join the Oregon PERS. The city covers contributions and 6% for IAP.
Savings: Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plans available.
Paid Leave: Vacation accrual increases with tenure; initially, eight hours of sick leave/month. Longevity pay after ten years.