Senior Planner, Land Use & Development Code

Washington County; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation is seeking a Senior Planner in the Land Use Planning Section to manage development projects, review land use applications, draft code amendments, and coordinate with agency staff. Primary work will be in unincorporated areas inside the regional urban growth boundary; secondary duties include supervision and CDC updates.

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm, with occasional evening meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmental studies or related field with required years of experience.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience for Bachelor's degree, or three (3) years for Master's degree, in land use planning and related areas.
• Possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects and review land use applications.
• Draft development code amendments and coordinate with internal/external agency staff.
• Supervise and track development activity; contribute to updates to the Community Development Code (CDC).
• Work primarily within Washington County's unincorporated area inside the regional urban growth boundary.

Skills

Land use planning

Development review

Code amendments

Project supervision

Agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Master's degree in urban planning or related field

Job description

The Washington County Department of Land Use & Transportation is seeking a Senior Planner in the Land Use Planning Section to manage development projects, review land use applications, draft code amendments, and coordinate with agency staff. Primary work will be in unincorporated areas inside the regional urban growth boundary; secondary duties include supervision and CDC updates.

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm, with occasional evening meetings.