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Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Or, Us

Oregon City, Oregon, United States

Oregon City, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Supervised a professional team of Tree Inspectors to apply arboricultural best practices and the principles of urban forest management to facilitate the City’s Tree Code for private and public development projects. Interacted directly with a broad range of stakeholders, including the public and outside agencies. Worked closely with the Urban Forestry Permitting & Regulation Manager, Operations Manager, City Forester, other City infrastructure bureaus and public agencies to facilitate all facets of tree permitting.

Oregon City, Oregon, United States

Led and contributed to complex or special planning projects, complex or current planning, and highly sophisticated technical research and analysis. Served as a team leader, project coordinator, and/or primary resource for a variety of specialized planning functions. Participated in the development of, and updated comprehensive and long-range plans and associated policies and programs. Provided policy advice and represented the City with regional and state agencies. Specialty areas included urban forestry regulation and administration, environmental overlay district review, complex land use reviews and excellent customer service. Wrote codes and policies, reviewed and administered tree protection, removal and replacement regulations for private development, street trees and public lands.Managed OC2040, the update of the Oregon City Comprehensive Plan (www.OC2040.com) and Visioning process.

Oregon City, Oregon, United States

Performs a variety of professional and advanced technical planning assignments and/or assists with long range or large planning projects. Serves as the senior professional over planning projects of smaller scope, usually limited to a few, closely related land use issues. Conducts research and analysis, counsels customers on land use matters, facilitates pre-planning processes and develops recommendations in connection with proposal applications.Specialty projects accomplished during this period include:- Amending the zoning code for the Natural Resources Overlay District- Staff Liaison to the Natural Resources Committee- Development and adoption of a new Tree Code, street tree list and permitting process- Achieving Tree City USA Status for the first time- Project manager for three concept plans for new urban growth areas within the City's urban growth boundary.

Erie, Colorado, United States

Pete conducted current and long range planning for the Town of Erie, a fast growing community in Boulder County just north of Denver. Conducted development review for residential subdivisions, planned unit developments, commercial and mixed use projects. Make staff recommendations to the Planning Commission and Town Commission for zone change, design review and variance applications at public hearings. Processed design review applications for compatibility with historic downtown district. Managed the Board of Adjustment for variance applications. Reviewed gas and coal drilling proposals within the town limits for compliance with state requirements and compatibility with adjacent residential areas. Assisted a consulting team and steering committee to update the comprehensive plan and map, zoning code and map, and develop the town's first Unified Development Code based on smart growth principles. Assisted with park and trail planning, tree code and landscaping plan review.

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Provide planning consulting services for small towns and cities along the front range of Colorado. Under supervision from firm principals, assist with comprehensive planning and zoning code updates and occasionally current planning and development review. Developed and executed public engagement processes.

Santiago, Loja, Ecuador

Live and work in rural farming community of Santiago in southern Ecuador to promote agro-forestry, soil conservation and sustainable agriculture. Counterpart with non-governmental organization CARE-PROMUSTA. Obtained USAID grant and organized and administered a latrine project for forty households. Participate in technical skills training forums with local, regional and national agencies and farmers to promote local agricultural self-sufficiency. Advance the Peace Corps mission (1) To to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. (2) To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served, and (3) To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

Master Of Community And Regional Planning, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Range And Forest Management Science