Planning Division Manager

MUST APPLY USING A COUNTY APPLICATION https://umatilla.casellehire.com/jobs/ PLANNING DIVISION MANAGER Position # 23.03 SALARY: $7175.00/ Month - Plus Excellent Benefits CLOSING: 01/27/2023 (5:00pm) DEPARTMENT: Community Development PRINCIPAL DUTIES OF POSITION Under the guidance of the Community Development Director, manages long-range planning and research, and analyzes projects related to the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, Transportation System Plan, and other planning-related regulations and documents. 2. Coordinates, provides technical advice, and sets the agenda for the Planning Commission, members of which are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. 3. Working in collaboration with the Community Development Director, County Legal Counsel, and Board of Commissioners, this position responds to all legal challenges directed toward land use decisions and will represent the County’s interests in all hearings and land use challenges/appeals. 4. Monitors and interprets relevant state land use laws, Oregon Administrative Rules and case law decisions; Educates staff and advises Board of Commissioners on how they may affect the County and the land use planning program. 5. Fulfills the duties of approving partition plats, subdivisions, and applicable land use decisions. 6. Attends meetings, develops and maintains a professional relationship with individuals, departments, agencies and others with an interest in the growth and development of Umatilla County. 7. Works closely with subordinate staff to ensure that property owners and developers are properly informed, counseled, and advised in relation to the Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, ordinances, and the land use process. 8. Provides counter assistance and processes permits for the public as necessary. 9. Researches and initiates grant funding opportunities and projects. 10. Conducts research, collects data, and prepares staff findings in preparation of complex quasi-judicial and legislative land use decisions. 11. Reviews public meeting notices and correspondence to affected individuals regarding actions of the Planning Commission and/or Board of Commissioners. 12. Lead responsibility for certain long-range planning projects that often include all aspects of a planning process. 13. Coordinates with Umatilla County’s twelve incorporated cities on matters related to the Urban Growth Boundary, review of current projects, consistency with plan and zone maps, and updates to Joint Management Agreements. 14. Work with Community Development Director to manage and monitor the budget for the Planning Division. 15. Provides oversight of Umatilla County Transit Program. REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION Bachelor’s degree in planning-related field, or any other satisfactory combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge to perform the essential functions of the position. Experience in Oregon land use laws preferred. Experience leading and managing teams, boards, or organizations to achieve their objectives is required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of land use planning and zoning. Requires exceptional ability to: plan, organize, direct, and review work of subordinate employees; design, analyze, write, and edit research studies and surveys; effectively communicate verbally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with press, general public, government officials, and professional and technical persons and employees. Ability to coordinate the activities of the Planning Division with those of the Community Development Department and other County Departments. Ability to monitor, advise, and testify on legislative activity (local, state, and federal). Excellent analytical, financial analysis and organizational skills. Ability to solve complex problems and issues. Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions which align with the priorities of the County and the community vision, strategies and plans. Ability to monitor and evaluate the Planning Division to meet desired results and achieve key performance indicators. Ability to communicate in a compelling and inspiring manner to lead multiple programs within a department through a unified vision. Ability to serve as a creative thinker, actively looking for the best solution for customers, while adhering to State and County laws. Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to address large formal and informal groups and facilitate public processes. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, judgment, and organization skills. Ability to maintain and promote effective working relationships with and between coworkers, the public, business community, elected officials and other agencies. Ability to lead in a culturally competent and inclusive manner. Uphold public trust and lead with unquestionable ethics. Demonstrate excellent conflict resolutions skills and the ability to manage controversial situations. Ability to mediate adversarial situations involving staff, developers, businesses, service providers and/or members of the public. Ability to build consensus and maintain long term positive working relationships within the community. Ability to understand how to apply technology and lead efforts to improve efficiency and customer service. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively evaluate and motivate personnel to maximize organization efficiency. Ability to use a computer to perform the essential functions of the position, to attend meetings for extended periods of time, and to work under time pressure. Familiarity with public transit programs preferred. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with all levels of County Management, elected officials of governmental agencies, business and community leaders, media representatives, the public and others encountered in the course of work. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and review work of subordinate employees. Demonstrable commitment to, and understanding of, sustainability and the ability to promote commitment, understanding, and use sustainability principles by employees for day to day operations required. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Travel across the County, state and to trainings, meetings, and conferences is required. Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at https://umatilla.casellehire.com/jobs/. Anyone who qualifies for Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $7,175.00 per month Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 5x8 Ability to commute/relocate: Pendleton, OR 97801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Work Location: In person