Planner I

Klamath County

Job Location:

Klamath Falls, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: m 26 - 33

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Planner I

Department: Community Development - Planning

Salary:$26.72 - $33.81 per hour (depending on experience)

General Position Summary
This is an entry- to intermediate-level professional planner position that performs a variety of current and long-range planning duties under general supervision. The Planner I position assists the Planning Director and higher-level planners in administering the Countys land use regulations processing development applications and providing information to the public regarding planning zoning and related development requirements. Work includes customer service at the public counter and by phone technical review of applications data collection and analysis and preparation of clear written reports and recommendations.

Essential Functions
The following may not be all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Provide courteous professional customer service to developers contractors property owners and the general public at the counter by phone and via email regarding planning zoning land use and related permitting requirements.
Receive log and process planning and related permit applications including checking for completeness accuracy and required supporting documents and fees.
Review moderately complex land use development and site plan applications for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan zoning ordinances and other applicable regulations under the direction of higher-level planners.
Interpret and explain applicable ordinances codes and policies to applicants staff and the public referring more complex questions to the Planning Director or senior staff as appropriate.
Assist in drafting and updating planning documents including portions of staff reports findings conditions of approval public notices and agenda materials for the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
Collect organize and analyze planning-related data (e.g. land use zoning permits demographics) to support recommendations for plan amendments ordinance updates or process improvements.
Enter and maintain accurate permit and planning case information in the Countys permitting and tracking systems and compile simple reports on planning and permitting activity as directed.
Prepare public notices notification lists and mailings in accordance with legal and procedural requirements; ensure that notice and posting deadlines are met.
Prepare and maintain case files maps correspondence and related records; index materials by parcel and permit numbers and assist with archiving of records.
Assist higher-level planners at public meetings and hearings by assembling materials presenting basic information and responding to questions within area of responsibility.
Coordinate with Building OnSite Sanitation and other divisions or agencies to route applications track review status and communicate requirements and decisions to applicants.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve permit and planning processes and in implementing approved changes to procedures.
Perform related clerical and administrative duties such as scheduling appointments answering telephones copying scanning and filing to support the Planning Division as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Certification & Experience

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education experience and training that demonstrates knowledge of basic planning concepts principles and land development techniques.
Experience in city county or regional planning land use permitting construction or closely related field is desirable but not required for otherwise qualified applicants.
Current Oregon Drivers License or ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Basic principles and practices of land use planning zoning and community development.
State and local procedures regulations and ordinances associated with land use planning or ability to learn them within a reasonable time.
Basic research methods data collection and statistical techniques for planning analysis.
Reading and interpreting maps plans drawings and aerial photos; familiarity with legal descriptions is desirable.
General building subdivision and site development concepts sufficient to review proposals for completeness and conformity to standards.
Standard office practices and recordkeeping and basic use of permitting or database systems.

Skill in:

Providing effective tactful and timely customer service to a diverse public including in sometimes difficult or sensitive situations.
Preparing clear concise and well-organized written correspondence reports and recommendations.
Using computers and software such as Microsoft Office internet applications and planning/permit software (e.g. Accela ArcReader or GIS viewers and related systems).
Performing basic mathematical calculations including percentages ratios areas and other quantities used in planning and permitting.

Ability to:

Learn and apply County and State land use regulations procedures and permit processes.
Read understand and explain regulations policies site plans and basic construction or development drawings to the public and coworkers.
Collect organize and analyze information identify issues and make logical recommendations within established policies.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff appointed and elected officials other agencies and the public.
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines prioritize work and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Work independently within established guidelines and as an effective member of a team.

Language Skills:

Ability to read analyze and interpret common technical documents ordinances maps and regulatory materials related to planning and permitting.
Ability to write routine reports staff comments business correspondence and procedure documentation in a clear and organized manner.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the public developers contractors and other staff in group or oneonone settings.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations including fee calculations area and density calculations and related planning metrics.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area frontage and dimensions from plans and maps.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems collect relevant data establish facts and draw valid conclusions within the framework of applicable codes and policies.
Ability to interpret and apply written oral diagrammatic or schedule instructions and to exercise sound judgment in situations where limited standardization exists.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and internet software.
Ability to learn and use the Countys permitting and planning software (such as Accela) and basic GIS or mapping tools.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl in the course of field visits or file retrieval.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (e.g. boxes of files or plan sets).
Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with a moderate to loud noise level.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:

The normal work schedule is 8 hours per day 5 days per week; exact schedules are assigned by management.
It is the attendance standard of the employer that all employees be present and on time each shift they are scheduled to work.
Full or partial absence during any scheduled shift arriving late or leaving early for whatever reason may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable policies covering illness injury or other personal emergency.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Position: Planner IDepartment: Community Development - PlanningSalary:$26.72 - $33.81 per hour (depending on experience)General Position SummaryThis is an entry- to intermediate-level professional planner position that performs a variety of current and long-range planning duties under general superv...

Provide courteous professional customer service to developers contractors property owners and the general public at the counter by phone and via email regarding planning zoning land use and related permitting requirements.
Receive log and process planning and related permit applications including checking for completeness accuracy and required supporting documents and fees.
Review moderately complex land use development and site plan applications for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan zoning ordinances and other applicable regulations under the direction of higher-level planners.
Interpret and explain applicable ordinances codes and policies to applicants staff and the public referring more complex questions to the Planning Director or senior staff as appropriate.
Assist in drafting and updating planning documents including portions of staff reports findings conditions of approval public notices and agenda materials for the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
Collect organize and analyze planning-related data (e.g. land use zoning permits demographics) to support recommendations for plan amendments ordinance updates or process improvements.
Enter and maintain accurate permit and planning case information in the Countys permitting and tracking systems and compile simple reports on planning and permitting activity as directed.
Prepare public notices notification lists and mailings in accordance with legal and procedural requirements; ensure that notice and posting deadlines are met.
Prepare and maintain case files maps correspondence and related records; index materials by parcel and permit numbers and assist with archiving of records.
Assist higher-level planners at public meetings and hearings by assembling materials presenting basic information and responding to questions within area of responsibility.
Coordinate with Building OnSite Sanitation and other divisions or agencies to route applications track review status and communicate requirements and decisions to applicants.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve permit and planning processes and in implementing approved changes to procedures.
Perform related clerical and administrative duties such as scheduling appointments answering telephones copying scanning and filing to support the Planning Division as needed.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education experience and training that demonstrates knowledge of basic planning concepts principles and land development techniques.
Experience in city county or regional planning land use permitting construction or closely related field is desirable but not required for otherwise qualified applicants.
Current Oregon Drivers License or ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Basic principles and practices of land use planning zoning and community development.
State and local procedures regulations and ordinances associated with land use planning or ability to learn them within a reasonable time.
Basic research methods data collection and statistical techniques for planning analysis.
Reading and interpreting maps plans drawings and aerial photos; familiarity with legal descriptions is desirable.
General building subdivision and site development concepts sufficient to review proposals for completeness and conformity to standards.
Standard office practices and recordkeeping and basic use of permitting or database systems.

Skill in:

Providing effective tactful and timely customer service to a diverse public including in sometimes difficult or sensitive situations.
Preparing clear concise and well-organized written correspondence reports and recommendations.
Using computers and software such as Microsoft Office internet applications and planning/permit software (e.g. Accela ArcReader or GIS viewers and related systems).
Performing basic mathematical calculations including percentages ratios areas and other quantities used in planning and permitting.

Ability to:

Learn and apply County and State land use regulations procedures and permit processes.
Read understand and explain regulations policies site plans and basic construction or development drawings to the public and coworkers.
Collect organize and analyze information identify issues and make logical recommendations within established policies.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff appointed and elected officials other agencies and the public.
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines prioritize work and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Work independently within established guidelines and as an effective member of a team.

Language Skills:

Ability to read analyze and interpret common technical documents ordinances maps and regulatory materials related to planning and permitting.
Ability to write routine reports staff comments business correspondence and procedure documentation in a clear and organized manner.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the public developers contractors and other staff in group or oneonone settings.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations including fee calculations area and density calculations and related planning metrics.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area frontage and dimensions from plans and maps.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems collect relevant data establish facts and draw valid conclusions within the framework of applicable codes and policies.
Ability to interpret and apply written oral diagrammatic or schedule instructions and to exercise sound judgment in situations where limited standardization exists.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) and internet software.
Ability to learn and use the Countys permitting and planning software (such as Accela) and basic GIS or mapping tools.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl in the course of field visits or file retrieval.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (e.g. boxes of files or plan sets).
Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with a moderate to loud noise level.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule:

The normal work schedule is 8 hours per day 5 days per week; exact schedules are assigned by management.
It is the attendance standard of the employer that all employees be present and on time each shift they are scheduled to work.
Full or partial absence during any scheduled shift arriving late or leaving early for whatever reason may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable policies covering illness injury or other personal emergency.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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