Development Planner: Current & Long-Range Lead

City of Sherwood; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sherwood in Oregon seeks an Associate Planner to handle current- and long-range planning, with emphasis on development review and zoning administration. This full-time, permanent role serves as project manager for land-use applications and coordinates pre-application conferences.

Responsibilities include preparing staff reports, presenting findings at hearings, and supporting long-range planning efforts and the update of the comprehensive plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, urban studies or related field.
• Two years of professional planning experience or equivalent.
• GIS experience preferred; experience with development review of various projects.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies the Sherwood Development Code and related regulations.
• Writes staff reports and presents findings for hearings and City Council.
• Conducts research and policy development to support long-range planning and code updates.
• Maintains the city's comprehensive plan and related ordinances.
• Responds to inquiries regarding residential, commercial, and rezoning rules.

Skills

Planning concepts & practices

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

2 years professional planning experience

Tools

GIS

Maps & analysis

Job description

The City of Sherwood in Oregon seeks an Associate Planner to handle current- and long-range planning, with emphasis on development review and zoning administration. This full-time, permanent role serves as project manager for land-use applications and coordinates pre-application conferences.

Responsibilities include preparing staff reports, presenting findings at hearings, and supporting long-range planning efforts and the update of the comprehensive plan.