Planner, Senior
- Pay
- $100,054 – $121,565 per year
- Location
- Hillsboro, OR
- Listed
- Today
About the role
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.
Additional information
To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link:
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.
Department of Land Use & Transportation's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission | Our Purpose
- Serve.
- Plan.
- Build.
- Maintain-for a thriving Washington County.
Vision | Our Desired Future State
We invest in our people, work collaboratively, and care for the systems our community depends on-supporting safe, accessible, and connected communities for today and the future.
Values | What Guides Us in Our Work
- Service: We serve with care-taking the time to explain decisions, follow through, and deliver results that support safe, livable communities.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our work, each other, and the resources we manage-using public funds wisely, caring for infrastructure, and honoring our commitments to the community and our coworkers.
- Collaboration: We work as one team across divisions, departments, and agencies-sharing information appropriately, reducing silos, and partnering to deliver better results for the community.
- Belonging: We invest in our people and community-creating an inclusive workplace, supporting individual career growth, and ensuring fair access to opportunities, resources, and services to our community members.
- Selection Process: You can review our standard selection process here.
Our commitment to you
Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.
- 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:
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources, or email: at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
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