Assistant Planner position open (Newberg, OR)

http://www.newbergoregon.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/14981/associate_planner_2016_pdf.pdf

GENERAL STATEMENT
Performs advanced work in city planning, including current and long range planning, developing land use ordinances and comprehensive plans, review of development proposals, and implementation of land use and related policies and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Community Development Director and may receive direction from the Senior Planner.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May provide direction to Assistant Planner and Planning Interns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts and serves as manager for a variety of comprehensive planning projects, such as population and housing studies, periodic review, urban growth boundary reviews, transportation and public facility plans, and natural resource plans.
  
• Conducts assigned research, gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.
  
• Prepares proposals for amendments to land use ordinances and comprehensive plans.
  
• Coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
  
• Conducts and serves as project manager for a variety of economic development projects.
  
• Assists in the implementation of growth management, land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, public facilities or other plans and codes to meet the City's needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements.
  
• Evaluates land use applications and site plans for compliance with applicable local, state or Federal laws.
  
• Acts as project manager for assigned land use applications through the approval process, prepares reports and related data as required and conducts inspections.
  
• Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups and interested persons.
  
• Provides staff support to the Planning Commission and various other commissions and committees as needed and assigned.
  
• Prepares planning reports and supporting data, including recommendations on various land use proposals and makes presentations to City Council.
  
• Obtains and administers grants for planning projects.
  
• Assists City staff in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting city codes and master plans.
  
• Updates a variety of maps.
  
• Prepares graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications or meetings.
  
• Assists in maintaining databases of information for planning purposes.
  
• Responds to local citizens inquiring about local planning and zoning regulations and ordinances.