Senior Planner: Rural Land-Use & Policy Leader

Lane County, OR; Oregon; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane County is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead complex land use planning projects, shaping the future of our rural communities. The role focuses on applying local plans and state requirements to real-world projects, reviewing applications, and presenting findings and recommendations to decision-makers.

The ideal candidate collaborates across teams, navigates regulations, and communicates with diverse stakeholders, balancing competing interests to achieve legally defensible outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in regional or urban planning or related field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible planning experience, including one year of lead responsibility.
• Knowledge of Oregon Land Conservation and Development Goals & Rules is preferred.
• Experience processing Comprehensive Plan Amendments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex land use planning projects and manage high-profile initiatives.
• Conduct advanced research and analysis, prepare findings and recommendations.
• Provide expert interpretation of land use regulations and present recommendations to decision-makers.
• Review and approve land use applications and determine regulatory compliance.
• Prepare staff reports and findings for decision-makers and represent the County before committees and public hearings.

Skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Communication

Regulatory navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in regional or urban planning

Job description

Lane County is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead complex land use planning projects, shaping the future of our rural communities. The role focuses on applying local plans and state requirements to real-world projects, reviewing applications, and presenting findings and recommendations to decision-makers.

The ideal candidate collaborates across teams, navigates regulations, and communicates with diverse stakeholders, balancing competing interests to achieve legally defensible outcomes.