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Douglas County Planning Department- Planning Technician 3
Full Time Position / Position works 40 hours per week, includes excellent full-family benefit package, PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.
Job Summary:
This position performs senior-level technical planning duties within guidelines that require interpretation.
Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Provide primary counter support on a regularly scheduled basis. Issue development authorizations, schedule pre-application conferences and provide timely and accurate land use information to front counter clients.
• Respond to inquires from the public and other agencies in regard to land use laws, planning process, development approvals, ordinance requirements, and floodplain information.
• Review and authorize development request; independently determine permitted use and appropriate action; determine appropriate application fees.
• Coordinate work activities with support staff, offer technical assistance to all staff as needed. Ensure accurate work products.
• Maintain records, files and statistical data. Update records and input data utilizing automated equipment and systems.
• Prepare, monitor, and finalize application packets for administrative and quasi-judicial actions. Prepare and organize materials for notification. Monitor process until completion, which includes preliminary review of conditions, necessary filings and record updates. Research and document ownership.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

• Four years experience in geography, cartography, drafting, land surveying, planning or a related field.
• Associate's degree plus two years experience in planning, geography, cartography, drafting, land surveying, planning or a related field.

Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of planning principles and County comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision, addressing and flood plain programs; considerable knowledge of cartographic and drafting principles and practices to develop and revise maps and other data for planning projects; considerable knowledge of GIS principles and practices; considerable knowledge of mathematics to compute necessary data for cartographic and drafting projects; basic knowledge of surveying principles and practices. Skill in: Understanding and interpreting deeds and legal property descriptions; interpreting maps and aerial photographs; use of calculator, automated equipment and systems, drafting tools, reproduction equipment and drafting and office equipment; conducting record searches. Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; establish and maintain recordkeeping systems and reports; supervise, train and coordinate the work of support staff; make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; efficiently organize time to meet established deadlines; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, public agencies, utility companies, title companies, contractors, consultants, vendors and the public.
Desirable qualifications: Specific knowledge or experience related to assigned program area; program manager or supervisory experience.
Required

• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license.
• Regular and consistent attendance

Work is generally performed in an office environment with some field work. Work may require bending, color identification, hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping and walking. An infrequent amount of driving is required.
Position requires infrequent driving. Finalist will be required to provide a driving history that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy as part of contingent offer of employment.
To learn more about this position, please review the position classification.
Employment Type: Full Time