Planner I

The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Planner I. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email to jspencer@coosbayor.gov. All application materials submitted via email must be in word or pdf format. City applications are available from the City Manager’s Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides information to the general public, citizen groups, planning commission, and other political subdivisions concerning the interpretation and application of planning laws and regulations. Assists with the preparation and update of research reports, plans, maps and charts related to short- and long-range comprehensive planning and community development. Assists in preparation and implementation of grants, impact studies, and ordinances related to the City’s planning function.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Community Development Administrator who assigns and oversees projects and procedures. Work programs may be carried out with guidance by the Planner II as authorized by the Community Development Administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of an employee in this class.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties as assigned. However, these examples do not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY: Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of short- and long-range planning. Working knowledge of Oregon land use laws and legal procedures in connection with City planning and zoning. Familiarity with the implementation of zoning ordinances. Working knowledge of techniques and procedures employed in the collection and presentation of data and statistical information. Ability to use drafting and drawing equipment to prepare maps, graphs, and charts. Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with governmental officials, the general public and department personnel. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and common software.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in planning, engineering, or any equivalent combination of education and work experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Considerable knowledge of planning principles; and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to develop and maintain positive cooperative team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others you come in contact with.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer, including word processing; motor vehicle; calculator; phone; copy and fax machine; tape measure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. 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 talk or hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: 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.

Union Status: Included in AFSCME

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

FTE: 40 hours per 7-day work period, subject to change for operational requirements

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, subject to change for operational requirements

Hiring Process: Applicants must complete and submit the required City application packet, resume, and letter of interest by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 31,2025, as specified in this job announcement. All applicants will be notified of the final status of their application via email.

Application Acceptance Period: ...........................................................March 17 – March 31

Review of Applications: .........................................................................April 1 – April 4

First Round of Interviews with Selected Candidates: .......................April 7 – April 11

Second Round of Interviews as needed..............................................April 14 – April 18

Probable Date for Offer of Employment: ...........................................April 21, 2025

Projected Start Date………………….....................................................…..May 1, 2025

Note: The city reserves the right to conduct additional interviews, and this may affect the projected date for offer of employment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Employees work in a strong team-oriented environment and receive a generous employee benefit package which includes eleven paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long term disability, medical, dental and vision insurance, and retirement through the Public Employees Retirement System. The City pays 90% of the medical and dental insurance premium for the employee and their family.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: Information about the City of Coos Bay and the Bay Area is available at www.coosbayOR.gov.