Associate Planner - Zoning, Development & Growth

City of Sherwood; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accruals and paid holidays

Wellness program

FSAs (Health & Dependent Care)

Job summary

City of Sherwood is seeking an Associate Planner for the Community Development Department. The role focuses on current- and long-range planning with emphasis on development review and zoning administration.

The Associate Planner serves as project manager for land use applications and facilitates pre-application conferences. The position supports housing, economic development, infrastructure planning, and other planning topics under the Planning Manager's guidance, with independent judgment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, architecture, urban studies, or related field.
• Two years of professional planning experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Desirable GIS experience and development review experience.
• Knowledge of Oregon land-use laws, codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply planning codes, regulations, and zoning rules.
• Prepare staff reports and present findings at hearings and meetings.
• Support long-range planning and code updates.
• Assist in maintaining the comprehensive plan and ordinances.
• Conduct pre-application conferences and field investigations.
• Create visual planning materials for public meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Maps preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

City of Sherwood is seeking an Associate Planner for the Community Development Department. The role focuses on current- and long-range planning with emphasis on development review and zoning administration.

The Associate Planner serves as project manager for land use applications and facilitates pre-application conferences. The position supports housing, economic development, infrastructure planning, and other planning topics under the Planning Manager's guidance, with independent judgment in