Department: Community Development
Position Tile: Planner I, II, or Senior Planner DOQ
Salary Range: DOQ
Union Covered: Yes
BOLI Exempt: No
Proposed Close Date: Open Until Filled - First Review 03/17/2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Prepares and administers land use ordinances, comprehensive plans, and related land use planning projects/programs which guide land use and development within Umatilla County.

REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION - EE

PLANNER I

• Knowledge of zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of land use planning in Oregon.
• Basic understanding of land use planning law and policy.
• Ability to relate to the public, and maintain harmonious relationships with the public and other government agency staff.
• Ability to write and orally present technical reports related to land use planning.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public at the front counter and via email and telephone.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision or guidance.
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedule time efficiently.
• Ability to work as a team member, share knowledge, skills and abilities with staff and the general public.
• Ability to maintain good attendance with adherence to work hours.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check.

PLANNER II (includes all requirements of a Planner I)

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of land use planning in Oregon.
• Working knowledge of zoning and subdivision ordinances and ability to apply them to specific development proposals.
• Working knowledge of governmental policy, legal procedures, and terminology regarding land use planning.
• Ability to develop and supervise a project work program, perform research, compile technical data, and review plans and specifications.

SENIOR PLANNER (includes all requirements of a Planner I and II)

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of current and long-range planning, specifically Comprehensive Planning, in Oregon.
• Ability to interpret and implement new land use regulations as adopted by the State of Oregon.
• Ability to provide land use policy recommendations to county staff, Planning Commission, Board of Commissioners, and various professional organizations.

PLANNER I - Graduation from a minimum of a two-year college with major coursework in planning, geography, or closely related field; or a minimum of two years relevant experience in land use planning or related field; or any satisfactory combination thereof.

PLANNER II - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, geography, or closely related field; or a minimum of three years relevant experience in land use planning; or any satisfactory combination thereof.

SENIOR PLANNER - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, geography, or closely related field; and a minimum of three years relevant experience in land use planning; or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification; or any satisfactory combination thereof.

Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at https://umatilla.casellehire.com/jobs/ . Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

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