The City of McMinnville is looking for a Planning Manager. This is a new position that will be responsible for leading the Planning Division. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both current and long-range planning, as well as staff management, program development, and leadership. Our Planning Department is responsible for both near-term and long-range planning initiatives to ensure McMinnville grows mindfully, maintaining its small-town charm while responding to growth in a measured and responsible way. The City of McMinnville is in the midst of planning for the development of a recently amended urban growth boundary by updating all of our public facility plans and adopting area plans for the expansion areas prior to annexation, as well as implementing a much-needed Housing Production Strategy to address our current housing deficiencies, especially for affordable and workforce housing, updating our Downtown Master Plan, and implementing a Natural Resources and Natural Hazards planning program. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make meaningful impact in an award-winning community leading a planning program with a dedicated tight-knit team of planning staff and permit technicians. The Planning Manager will report to the Community Development Director.

The City is looking for someone with an advanced degree in planning, or comparable courses, eight (8) years of municipal planning experience including four (4) years of supervisory experience.

This position is listed as open until filled, with a first review of applicants on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/McMinnville to apply.