Senior Planner - Land Use & Transportation (Hybrid)

Washington; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County is seeking a Senior Planner in the Land Use Planning Section to manage development projects, review land use applications, and draft code amendments. The role focuses on unincorporated areas inside the regional urban growth boundary, with supervision duties and collaboration across agencies.

Hours are M-F 8am-5pm with occasional evening meetings. A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field plus years of experience is required, along with a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmental studies or related field.
• OR A Master’s Degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmental studies or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects and review land use applications.
• Draft development code amendments and coordinate with agency staff.
• Supervise and track development activity; contribute to Community Development Code updates.
• Work on projects within Washington County’s unincorporated area inside the urban growth boundary.

Skills

Land use planning

Policy interpretation

Technical reports

Site design review

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning etc.

Master’s degree in urban/regional planning etc.

Job description

Washington County is seeking a Senior Planner in the Land Use Planning Section to manage development projects, review land use applications, and draft code amendments. The role focuses on unincorporated areas inside the regional urban growth boundary, with supervision duties and collaboration across agencies.

Hours are M-F 8am-5pm with occasional evening meetings. A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field plus years of experience is required, along with a valid Oregon driver’s license.