Planning Director - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pbrGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESp style="margin: 0 0 0.1pt 0.5pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5pt; color: inherit;"Administrates the County Planning Department in its application of Oregon and County land use laws, rules, and regulations; zoning of real property, compliance with the Malheur County Comprehensive Plan and Malheur County Code, adhere to joint management agreements with Vale, Ontario, and Nyssa for urban growth areas/boundaries./pbrSUPERVISION RECEIVEDp style="margin: 0 0 0.1pt 0.5pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5pt; color: inherit;"Works under the direction of the County Court, who periodically reviews for adherence to the appropriate policies and results obtained./pSUPERVISION EXERCISEDp style="margin: 0 0 0.1pt 0.5pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5pt; color: inherit;"Provides general supervision to Planning Manager and Planning Clerk and all planning department employees by periodically reviewing for adherence to the appropriate policies and for the results obtained./pbrp style="margin: 0 0 10pt;"strongemspan style="color: inherit;"Malheur County may consider underfill staffing this position with an applicant who is not fully qualified, but who can reasonably meet the full position requirements within 36 months. nbsp;The successful underfill candidate would be offered the position at a lower classification and rate of pay./span/em/strong/pstrongspan style="color: inherit;"There will be a 4% COLA effective July 1, 2025./span/strongbrbrp style="margin: 0 0 10pt;"span style="color: inherit;"Link for Veterans Preference Form:/spana href="http://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Veterans-Preference.pdf" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc=""span style="color: inherit;"http://www.malheurco.org//spanspan style="color: inherit;"wp-content/spanspan style="color: inherit;"/uploads/2016/06/Veterans-Preference.pdf/span/aspan style="color: inherit;"brnbsp;If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process, please fill out this Veterans' Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans' Preference.nbsp;/span/pp style="margin: 0 0 10pt;"Link for Malheur County Resident Preference Form: nbsp;/pp style="margin: 0 0 10pt;"a href="https://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/Departments/Admin/Menu-Links/50-Resident-Applicant-Preference-Form.pdf" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc=""https://www.malheurco.org/wp-content/uploads/Departments/Admin/Menu-Links/50-Resident-Applicant-Preference-Form.pdf/aspan style="color: inherit;"If you are a Malheur County Resident that plans to stay in Malheur County for the next 5 years and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process, please read, fill out this form and attach it to your application./span/pp style="margin: 0 0 10pt;"span style="color: inherit;"If you qualify for either of these, Veterans Preference or Malheur County Preference, please fill out the form(s) and attach them to your application or send them back to me./span/p/ph2Position Duties/h2pp style="margin: 0 0 0 -0.25pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.5pt; color: inherit"uESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/u/pp style="margin: 0 0 0.1pt 0.5pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5pt; color: inherit"(The following description may not be all inclusive and other functions may be assigned at the discretion of County Court.)/pul style="margin-left: 25.25px; margin-bottom: 3pt"liDevelop, direct, implement, and maintain planning and zoning processes and development to ensure compliance with State laws, rules, goals and regulations, the Malheur County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps, and the Malheur County Code. This position fulfills responsibilities of planning official/ planning director under ORS 215.042./liliIssue land use/planning and zoning permits in Malheur County and Urban Growth Areas./liliAdminister hearings and applications before the Malheur County Planning and Zoning Commission, Malheur County Court and Border Region Review Board to include provide technical advice, interpret codes and write staff reports.  Act as staff to Border Region Review Board and implement SB 16 (2021) and SB 70 (2023)./liliPerform duties of Flood Plain Manager for Malheur County, Jordan Valley and Adrian. Malheur County Code 5-2-1  /liliCoordinate with cities to administer planning and zoning functions within the urban growth boundary in compliance with Joint Management Agreements with Vale, Nyssa and Ontario./liliInvestigate complaints of planning and zoning violations as described in Malheur County Codes./liliWork with landowners to find solutions to accomplish desired development, within planning and zoning laws, rules and codes./liliMake regular and on-going contact with DLCD representatives on land use issues effecting the State and Malheur County./liliCoordinate department activities, establish and/or approve department policy, web-page and forms to ensure overall quality control./liliPerform full and complete supervision, including assignment of work, evaluation, discipline, adjust grievances, hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, instruct, schedule, approve leaves./liliRepresent the department before the County Court, public, other jurisdictions, and  professional organizations./liliPrepare departmental budget and monitors expenditures./liliAttend state-sponsored conferences and training seminars as required to obtain new information concerning rules, regulations and procedures.  Stay current on new planning and zoning laws and regulations and flood plain management.   Regularly attend trainings, seminars, meetings and planner networks sponsored or held by Association of Oregon County Planning Directors, DLCD, Chapter of American Planners Association or American Institute of Planners./liliUpdate Malheur County Code, subject to funding, available professional services and as needed./liliCourteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, department heads, elected officials, outside agency personnel and the public.  Work closely with County’s Building Official, Environmental Health Director, Road Supervisor, Assessor and Surveyor; as well as irrigation and special districts.  /liliFacilitate one-stop community development. The Malheur County Planning Department is the first stop for owners, residents and contractors seeking to develop real property in the County and Urban Growth areas. For this reason, the Director is to facilitate communications between developers, owners and residents with county departments and offices, including Building Department, Assessor, County Surveyor and Environmental Health Department./liliCounty Addressing: Issue Addresses in Malheur County in accordance with County Code 4-2-2/liliRegular physical attendance at the employer’s facility is required./li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongEXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/strongbr3 years of progressively responsible work experience in planning and zoning, community development, urban or regional planning, or related field; and 2 years in a supervisory capacity; OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of  education, experience, training and certifications relevant to the position.   A bachelor’s degree in planning or related field is preferred. brstrongbrNECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/strongbrThis position requires the use of a vehicle to conduct County business.  Possession of a valid Drivers’ License with a good driving history required.  A safe and acceptable driving record per County policy must be maintained throughout course of employment.  brstrongbrPREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS /strongul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liPast government experience/liliExperience working with the public/liliExperience preparing and managing budgets/li/ulbr/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pp style="margin: 0; text-align: left; text-indent: 0; color: inherit"strong /strongustrongKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES  /strong/u/pbruThorough knowledge of/u:  Supervision principles and modern personnel and office practices; record-keeping and budgeting; pertinent laws, rules and regulations applied to county land use planning and zoning; maps and geography.brbruAbility to/u:  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; deal effectively and tactfully with a variety of individuals, including superiors, peers, subordinates, contractors, boards and the public; work independently, organize and plan work, and comprehend and follow complex instructions; learn, interpret, and implement legal requirements.brbruSkills in/u:   Application of principles of supervision and communication; planning and zoning principles; conflict resolution; operation of motor vehicle./p