Planning Technician I Or Ii

The City of Bend has an exciting opportunity for one (1), regular full-time Planning Technician I or II in the Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. This opportunity is an hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position and is represented by the City of Bend Employee Association (COBEA).

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes all of the following items:

• Attached formal Cover Letter (required)
• Attached formal Resume (required)
• The online application via NeoGov (access also available on City of Bend website under Human Resources/Job Openings)
• Attached valid Credentials, Certifications and Licensing (if applicable)

Summary: Positions assigned to this classification perform technical and clerical tasks and provide customer service support of the Community and Economic Development Department by applying specialized knowledge related to urban planning and zoning regulations to provide information to customers; process applications and permits; review plans; conduct research and compile information; assist the public in gaining compliance and cooperation with city codes; and perform related duties as assigned. All positions in this series will provide customer assistance at the permit counter.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This is a flexibly staffed series; placements to the Planning Division may be made at any level within the series, based on the employee's qualifications, with management approval. Incumbents hired as a Planning Technician I may be promoted to level II upon demonstration of the required competencies for the Planning Technician II classification, subject to management approval.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Supervision of others is not a responsibility assigned to this classification.

The Planning Technician II is the journey level class in the series. Incumbents perform standard to moderately difficult tasks to support planning activities. Assignments may include review of residential plot plans and simple Type I residential planning applications. Completed work is reviewed for accuracy and compliance with instructions.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
It is the responsibility of all City of Bend employees to:

• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, respond as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Comply with safety requirements and actively promote safe work practices.
• Provide training and assistance to other city staff as workload and staffing levels dictate.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level within the Community and Economic Development Department.

PLANNING TECHNICIAN I (trainee)

• Assists in and learns to coordinate with internal and external contacts in the facilitation of the permitting and plan review process.
• Assists in and learns to calculate a variety of charges and fees such as application and permit fees.
• Assists in and learns to research, interpret, and obtain information from various databases, plans, and maps relating to land use such as easements and rights of way.
• Assists in and learns to serve as point of contact for elevated customer service issues, including customer interface with Departmental software issues. Assists in and learns to perform research as required and provides customers with explanation/interpretation consistent with codes, policies, standards, fees, and procedures.
• Assists in and learns to review a variety of residential building plans for conformance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Assists in and learns to create, update, and maintain various databases, recordkeeping systems, and maps for projects.
• Assists in and learns to read a variety of plans and maps including virtual, blueprints/plans, topographic maps, plat maps, and taxation/assessment maps. Assists in and learns to use as-built plans to determine location of public utilities and facilities such as water and sewer lines.
• Assists in and learns to process and monitor performance bonds.
• Assists in and learns to respond to customer and public inquiries. Assists in and learns to explain and interpret codes, policies, standards, fees, and procedures; and generate and transmit requested reports.
• Assists in and learns to perform a variety of administrative support activities in support of the division such as preparation and dissemination of public notices; preparation and dissemination of committee/commission agendas and minutes; calendaring and scheduling; maintenance of assigned division webpages; preparation and setup for meetings; packet assembly; processing of administrative mailings; data entry; and word processing.

PLANNING TECHNICIAN II

• Responds to customer and public inquiries. Explains and interprets codes, policies, standards, fees, and procedures; and generates and transmits requested reports. Refers customers to other staff/resources as appropriate.
• Coordinates with internal and external contacts in the facilitation of the registration, permitting, and plan review process.
• Calculates a variety of charges and fees such as registration, application, and permit fees.
• May review simple Type I residential applications.
• Creates, updates, and maintains various databases, recordkeeping systems, and maps for projects and prepares reports.
• Performs a variety of clerical activities in support of the division such as preparation and dissemination of public notices; preparation and dissemination of committee/commission agendas and minutes; calendaring and scheduling; maintenance of assigned division webpages; preparation and setup for meetings; packet assembly; processing of administrative mailings; data entry; and word processing.
• Serves as point of contact for elevated customer service issues, including system issues. Performs research as required and provides customers with explanation/interpretation consistent with codes, policies, standards, fees, and procedures.
• Reads a variety of plans and maps including blueprints/plans, topographic maps, plat maps, and taxation/assessment maps. Utilizes as-built plans to determine location of public utilities and facilities such as water and sewer lines.
• Reviews a variety of residential building plans for conformance with applicable regulations including basic engineering and planning standards.
• Processes and monitors performance bonds.
• Researches, interprets, and obtains information from various databases, plans, and maps relating to land use such as easements and rights of way.

PLANNING TECHNICIAN I (trainee)

• Customer service principles;
• Research Methods.
• Mathematical principles;
• Modern office principles and practices;

Skill in:

• Performing basic mathematical calculations;
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Resolving routine problems;
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment;
• Providing customer service;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D); AND
• Notary Public commission may be required.
• At least six months of customer service experience; OR

• Basic city code, policies, and procedures;
• Basic construction, engineering, and urban planning principles;
• City geography.

• Reviewing plans and documents for compliance with applicable standards and guidelines;
• Resolving routine and procedural problems;
• Understanding and applying code standards relevant to assigned work;
• Written and oral communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Applying algebraic and geometric principles in performance of assigned work;
• Reading and interpreting maps, plot plans, and building plans;
• Calculating permit fees;

• Notary Public commission may be required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D); AND
• One year of directly related Planning Technician experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• One year of customer service experience; AND

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

• MASA ground and air ambulance membership
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered)