PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position works under supervision to perform a variety of complex professional and technical duties related primarily to local and regional long-range planning matters, and public art. The position exercises a moderate amount of independent judgement and initiative to coordinate planning efforts to support development decisions through administration of the Statewide Planning Program and City’s land use regulations and supporting plans. Furthermore, this position will act as staff lead and liaison for the Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places (RCAPP).
Work involves extensive contact with public and private agencies, citizens, committees, and commissions, elected officials, and other City departments, with support from the Planning Director, Urban Renewal Program Manager, and/or the Deputy City Manager.
Core responsibilities include: developing and updating various area or framework plans, processing annexation and master plan development requests, supporting code amendment updates, applying sound planning principles to advance the 2040 Vision and enhancing community character and livability, limited site plan review and analysis, assisting Urban Renewal with implementation of the S. Hwy. 97 Urban Renewal District Plans, staffing RCAPP, and helping staff, committees and commissions, elected officials, and the public to be better informed on planning-related topics.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Long-Range Planning:
Serves a leading role on planning matters and efforts to shape plans, policies and guidelines regarding community growth and development.
Conducts updates to master plans and development code, including activities such as: formulating and evaluating alternatives, engaging with the community, and developing and presenting staff reports and recommendations.
Performs a variety of technical and administrative duties in the long range and current planning programs related to the development and implementation of the land use development code, supporting plans and policies, as appropriate at the Associate level.
Reviews complex development proposals, working with customers to align projects with the 2040 Vision, supporting plans and compliance with laws and regulations.
Serves a leading role on transportation planning-related matters, working closely with the City’s Engineering Department and Urban Renewal Division.
Serves as a project lead in the development of plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed, with support from the Planning Director and/or Deputy City Manager.
Operates a motor vehicle regularly to attend meetings, trainings, inspections, and other situations when necessary
Attends citizen committees and participates in planning projects involving considerable interaction with developers, agencies, civic groups, and special interests. Provides staff support to the Planning Commission as needed and assigned.
Prepares contractual agreements for planning projects and administers with direction, including reviewing grant programs and other sources of funding.
Attends meetings and hearings with official and public groups and contributes to such discussions and presentation of materials, as assigned or appropriate.
Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.
Assists City staff in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting City codes and master plans.
Assists in identifying grant opportunities & grant application components.
Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning.
Performs other duties or related work as required to accomplish the objectives of the position.
Public Art Program:
Serves as the staff liaison for the Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places (RCAPP) and Redmond’s Public Art Program. The incumbent is responsible for managing all related projects and programs to enrich art in the community, including the management of all associated projects.
Creates Request for Proposals for projects and programs (e.g., Art Around the Clock). Coordinates and monitors respective art installations and removals between City departments and artists, including site visits, pedestal installation, installation/removal team and plaque installations.
Serves as the lead to manage all RCAPP meetings, programs, and work products (i.e., graffiti tunnel, electric boxes, murals, events, or festivals), annual work program, expenditures, and website.
Facilitates and implement public art projects and maintain accurate records of the City’s Public Art Collection. Prepare and manage all related professional service agreements pertaining to art loans, donations, and leases.
Provides information and aid to local artists or art groups, community partners, and the public. Work directly with staff or project partners to accommodate special requests and resolve complaints.
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Mandatory Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or related field, and one (1) years of work experience in municipal planning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of current and long-range planning practices and procedures; correct and effective use of grammar, business technical writing, spelling, and punctuation. Well-developed writing skills to prepare reports, technical, and procedural documentation.
Understand and execute complex oral and written instructions; express ideas and convey information accurately and effectively, orally and in writing; establish priorities and organize own workload; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public and private offices, and the general public; and effective meeting etiquette.
Familiarity with computer systems and software including: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Acrobat, and virtual meeting platforms.
Special Requirements/Licenses:
The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Possession of, or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Must have a safe driving record.
Desired Qualifications:
For desirable requirements to be considered, requirements noted above must be met:
A Bachelor's degree in Planning or Public Administration or related field.
Knowledge and experience in Transportation Planning.
Knowledge and experience in Public Art Programs.
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in Community Development or a related field.
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Familiarity with Oregon Statewide Planning Goals, Oregon Administrative Rules governing planning, and state laws governing the City’s planning responsibilities.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban, community development, or natural resource planning. Knowledge of the mathematical and statistical analytical methods and techniques applied to planning. Considerable skill in the application of computerized and non-computerized analytical methods and techniques to such information and data.
Ability to conduct complex and detailed research and analysis projects with guidance from the Planning Director; competency in performing research, compiling information, conducting analyses, and composing comprehensive and detailed administrative and community planning reports.
Ability to organize the work of a small team in a manner that produces timely implementation and closure to projects or assignments.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing complex ideas and information to a variety of audiences, in a clear, comprehensible, effective, and professional manner.
Developed relations skills to deal effectively with customers and co-workers to enforce policy, and to conduct formal presentations to a variety of groups and individuals.
Ability to develop and maintain productive, amicable relationships with community groups, officials, other City departments, and the general public.
Sufficient visual acuity to read letters, numbers, and detailed maps; hearing and speaking ability to conduct formal presentations to large audiences; hand eye coordination to operate common business equipment such as personal computers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Director, with work being reviewed primarily on the basis of results obtained. Incumbents are expected to carry assignments through to completion with only complicated tasks reviewed in detail.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:
This position is not a supervisory position. Employee may assist in direction, guidance, or training in operational procedures to other employees, volunteers and/or interns.
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 job functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer use including: word processing, Accela database, Internet, spreadsheet, and virtual meeting programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine and postage machine.
This position requires use of City vehicles.
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.
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet with the typical office noises and interruptions.
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employee agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.