CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

COMPENSATION
Annual Pay Range: $92,048.52 - $116,171.18
Hourly Pay Range: $44.254094 - $55.851529

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Are you passionate about land use planning and do you enjoy explaining planning requirements to the public and decision makers?
• Do you have experience with conducting research, analyzing data, writing reports, and issuing decisions related to land use planning?
• Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships through a commitment to providing excellent customer service?
• Do you thrive working in a team environment and value team success?
• Do you envision yourself in a role that allows you to use your leadership skills to foster a collaborative work environment, and to contribute to organizational effectiveness and success?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on!

We are searching for an experienced, motivated, and team-oriented individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join our dynamic team at the Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development as a Senior Planner. If selected for this position, you will be joining the Planning & Zoning team responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining public planning policies and programs to manage land use, transportation and economic growth within the County.

As a Senior Planner, you will be involved in complex planning research and analysis and may be responsible for providing team direction to a small group of Planners assigned to specific planning projects. You will also be responsible for researching, analyzing, evaluating, and reviewing complex land use applications for compliance with local and state regulations as well as advising the public and various agencies on procedures and requirements relating to land use planning. The Senior Planner classification is the advanced journey level position in the Planner series, consisting of Planner Trainee, Planner 1, Planner 2, Senior Planner, and Principal Planner. In this role, you will have a key responsibility of preparing land use decisions and presenting various written and oral reports and recommendations that concern the physical, environmental, and economic conditions of Clackamas County.

We are committed to being an exemplary team with best practices in planning & zoning, working together towards the common goal of achieving overall success of our organization. It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community. To that end, we are searching for an individual who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

• At least five (5) years of experience in local, regional, or statewide land use planning
• At least three (3) years of experience providing excellent customer service to the public as well as to other external and internal stakeholders within various levels of organization
• Experience leading projects and project teams
• Experience conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, and making recommendations based on the findings

Preferred Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

• Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in Urban, Regional, Rural or Environmental Planning or related field (law, geography, etc.)
• Experience in local, regional, or statewide land use planning within the state of Oregon
• Experience managing consultants or external stakeholders
• Experience making presentations to decision-making bodies

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as team leader for a small group of professional personnel engaged in comprehensive planning activities in support of a major project or aspect of the Department's work program; assists in developing and monitoring timelines, budgets and coordinating personnel;
• Reviews, analyzes and prepares reports and recommendations on significant administrative and quasi­ judicial applications such as conditional uses, plan amendments and zoning changes.
• Conducts and/or coordinates comprehensive analyses, technical investigations and research on complex planning and economic related issues; determines methodologies, information resources and techniques to be utilized in planning studies and research.
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports including recommendations and technical supporting material to the Division Director, Planning Commission, Board of Commissioners and other policy and decision-making boards;
• Pursues consistency with County plans and requirements by meeting with individuals proposing major developments; advises on planning considerations and alternatives, restraints and opportunities, precedents, laws and process considerations.
• Prepares new or revised ordinances and codes necessary to implement planning programs and policies; coordinates implementation of new programs with other agencies and departments to ensure conformance and compliance with existing programs and policies.

For more information and to apply, please fill out an application on our job website.