Jackson County is seeking a Planner III in the team-oriented Development Services Department for the Current Planning Division. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of both rural and urban land use planning, preferably in the Oregon context. Strong communication and presentation skills, analytical abilities and problem-solving aptitude are essential. Candidates should have the ability to work well with planning commission(s), local elected officials, the public, citizen committees, developers and other interest groups. This position will be processing planning applications, working with the general public at the front counter, preparing reports and documentation, as well as making presentations as assigned.