Senior PlannerPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglasor/jobs/newprint/4877404) ApplySenior PlannerSalary $72,592.00 - $95,763.20 AnnuallyLocation Justice Building - Roseburg, ORJob TypeFull TimeJob Number2025-00021DepartmentPlanning DepartmentOpening Date03/20/2025Closing Date4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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THE POSITIONPlanning DepartmentFull time position, works 40 hours per week. Includes excellent full-family benefit package, OPSRP/PERS 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:Position performs advanced level professional planning work as well as supervisory and management duties in the Long Range section of the planning department.Essential Functions:This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Assist the Planning Director in management, direction and organization of staff work in long-range and comprehensive planning; Advise Director on statewide planning issues.
Serve as department Comprehensive Plan and Long-Range specialist; Develop and execute work plan; Identify and prioritize Plan maintenance projects; Develop and interpret policy; Coordinate amendments to the Plan, as necessary to ensure consistency with legislation, Oregon Revised Statute, Oregon Administrative Rule and case law; Research and prepare comprehensive plan proposals.
Coordinate with federal, state and local governments, semipublic and private agencies; Review and provide comment on city, special district and other agency actions; Administer and maintain Urban Growth Management and Urban Service Area agreements.
Research, analyze and interpret social, economic and land use data and trends; Prepare written reports on long-range planning matters; Administer grants, including preparation of grant proposals, management and close out.
Research and interpret land use regulations; explains regulations and assists the public and other departments as necessary; determines plan compliance and approves permits.
Represent the Department to the community at public hearings and other public meetings, including before the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
Duties may include coordination of citizen involvement, historic resources, or coastal planning programs.
POSITION REQUIREMENTSSKILLS/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:
Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field and four years experience in city, county or regional planning which includes one year supervisory or project management experience
Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon driver's license.Desirable qualifications: Master's degree in planning; knowledge of Oregon law.Thorough knowledge of planning concepts, principles, techniques and practices; considerable knowledge of laws, codes, rules, regulations and ordinances applied to land use planning; considerable knowledge of research methodology and statistical techniques; considerable knowledge of those phase of geography, civil engineering, economics, sociology and architecture which apply to planning; considerable knowledge of and ability to use maps, land use data and other planning materials.SCREENING & EVALUATIONBackground Investigation: While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history backgroundas part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.Occasional driving may be required. Finalist will be asked to provide a driving history that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/264/Driver-Policy) as part of contingent offer of employment. Failure to provide a driving record that meets the Policy will not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment.To learn more about this position, please review the position classification here: Senior Planner (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/5293/Senior-Planner-3760-PDF) Questions? Contact Douglas County Human Resources [email protected] ([email protected]) or ph: (541) 440-4405Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/1640/Douglas-County-Statement-on-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-PDF) If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positionsbudgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found athttp://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/benefits.asp. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described inDouglas County Personnel Rule 9 (http://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/personnelrules/rules/rule09.asp) . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union). Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join thePublic Employees Retirement System (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/Pages/index.aspx) (PERS) for retirement benefits.Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.ph: (541) [email protected] County (OR)Address1036 SE Douglas Ave.Room 322Roseburg, Oregon, 97470Phone541-464.6300541-440-4405Websitehttps://douglascountyor.gov/ApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email