Senior Planner

Tulsa County; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

Tulsa County's Organization Planning Services is seeking a seasoned planner to lead complex planning projects, coordinate with county divisions, and ensure compliance with codes and policies. You will develop, analyze, and present data-driven recommendations to help shape long-term growth and community outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in urban planning or a related field and 5 years of county/municipal experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, environmental science or related field and 5 years of applicable experience.
• Master’s degree preferred; ACIP certification is noted as a plus.
• Demonstrated GIS, data visualization, and policy analysis capabilities; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination, and implementation of complex planning projects aligning with county priorities and regulations.
• Engage with county divisions, external agencies, and stakeholders to gather data and ensure policy alignment.
• Prepare reports, plans, maps, and documents for leadership, boards, commissions, and the public.

Skills

GIS mapping

Data visualization

Policy analysis

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

5 years of experience in county/municipal setting

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Organization Planning Services

Pay $6,602.12 Pay Frequency Monthly Full Time / Part Time Full time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs planning and land‑use duties and provides technical support to citizens, advisory boards, County administration, departments, and elected officials. Responsibilities include research, report preparation, development review, and assisting with zoning, land‑use, and long‑range planning, along with other related tasks as assigned

Job Description Essential Job Functions

Leads the development, coordination, and implementation of complex planning projects that support County priorities, long‑term strategies, and regulatory requirements. Engages with County divisions, external agencies, and stakeholders to identify needs, gather data, and ensure alignment of planning initiatives with County goals. Conducts advanced research, analysis, and forecasting on demographic, economic, land use, and environmental trends to inform policy and project recommendations. Prepares and presents reports, plans, maps, and technical documents for leadership, boards, commissions, and the public. Recommends updates to County ordinances, policies, and procedures to improve planning effectiveness, operational efficiency, and alignment with State and Federal requirements. Provides guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior planning staff throughout project development and review processes. Facilitates cross‑departmental collaboration to coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and resource needs. Participates in public meetings, hearings, and community engagement efforts, ensuring accurate communication and incorporating public input into planning recommendations. Reviews development proposals, zoning requests, and long‑range planning documents for compliance with County codes, standards, and policy objectives. Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description Qualifications Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge in federal, state, and local laws, statues, and regulations affecting planning, zoning, and public policy; GIS mapping and data management techniques commonly used in planning. Skill in strong written and verbal communication skills; using GIS applications; data visualization; facilitating meetings, workshop, and public sessions. Ability to think strategically, identify emerging planning issues, and guide policy development to support County priorities and long‑term goals; manage multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced governmental environment; establish effective working relationships with County leadership, staff, community groups, developers, and partner agencies; and exercise sound judgment, maintain professionalism, and represent the County in public, interagency, and advisory settings.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field and 5 years of experience within County or municipal setting. Master’s degree in planning or related field preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present verbally and in writing information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply these concepts within formulas in spreadsheet/reporting software.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, of diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ACIP certification preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to assume a stationary position, move or transverse, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, detect, position, and communicate, convey, express oneself, exchange information. The employee frequently is required to reach, detect, perceive, identify, recognize, observe, inspect, assess and position self (to), move. The employee is occasionally required to ascend/descend, traverse, and detect, distinguish, determine. The employee must regularly transport, move, position, put, install up to 10 pounds and occasionally transport, move, position, put, install up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO STATEMENT

Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County. NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Location HQ

Working for Tulsa County means your expertise will be valued at a place that aims to help you succeed while empowering you to expand your skills.

It also means you’ll get great, comprehensive benefits including:

• Competitively priced health care package
• Paid time off including vacation pay, holidays and personal time
• Retirement benefits, including a pension
• Education assistance
• Much more

Equal Opportunity Policy

Tulsa County is dedicated to providing an equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals. It is the policy of Tulsa County to recruit, to employ, to compensate, and to promote the most qualified persons for all classified positions within the divisions under the Board of County Commissioners and other participating County offices, solely on the basis of job‑related qualifications and competency. Therefore, it is the policy of the participating County offices, including all Board of County Commissioners divisions, that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant with regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including, pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, or other non‑merit based factors or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County. The complete text of the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity statement is available from the Human Resources Division.