Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day
prior to the end date listed.
Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Job Type:Regular
Pay Range:$100,054.20 - $121,565.16 Salary
Department:Land Use & Transportation (LUT)
FLSA Exemption Status:Exempt
About the Opportunity:The Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation is recruiting for a Senior Planner in the Land Use Planning Section to manage development projects, review land use applications, draft development code amendments and coordinate with internal and external agency staff. The Senior Planner will work on development activities primarily located within Washington County's unincorporated area inside the regional urban growth boundary. Secondary duties will consist of supervision, tracking development activity, and developing concepts, reviewing drafts, or otherwise contributing to updates to the Community Development Code (CDC).
Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm, occasional evening meetings
Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):- Land use plan implementation codes, including the legal aspects of land use planning, design, and implementation measures.
- Principles and practices of land use planning, comprehensive planning, or community development.
- Prepare, revise, and evaluate technical land use reports and plans.
- Interpret and evaluate site and architectural design plans.
- Coordinate work assignments and lead planning personnel.
To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/hr/job-class/336
Minimum Qualifications - A Bachelor's Degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmental studies or a related field AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning and development, community design planning, or regional, transportation planning, city or community planning, or related areas. OR
- A Master's Degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmental studies or a related field AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning and development, community design planning or regional, transportation planning, city or community planning, or related areas.
Additional Requirements
- Possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy
The Division The Land Use Planning Section is part of the Planning and Development Services (PDS) Division of the Department of Land Use and Transportation. Our mission is to create a safe, livable and economically thriving community through technical innovation, predictable processes, and educated and empowered staff serving as trusted partners.
Selection Process: You can review our standard selection process here.
Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures.
No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.
Questions?Recruiter:Brighton Bohnenkamp
Email Address: Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov
