Hiring a Land Use Planner in Tangent Oregon! This position will provide support for projects by applying land use regulations, assisting with preparation of land use entitlement documents.
Responsibilities will include:
• Performing property, zoning, and utility research by way of internet/GIS investigation and through telephone/in-person inquiries to ensure compliance with agency land use regulations
• Developing clearly written and detailed scopes of work and project plans
• Assisting with the preparation and submittal of applications for complex technical land use permits and entitlements
• Analyzing and breaking down complex issues affecting property to assess the feasibility of permitting, development and business operations.
• Coordinating with in-house and 3rd party land use, engineering, environmental, geology and legal subject matter experts, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
• Creating, organizing, and maintaining project schedules, defining critical paths, and tracking milestone dates
• Developing and maintaining working relationships with permitting agency staff, project stakeholders and other project team members
• Occasional travel, working out of town for periods, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, Geography, Environmental Sociology or related field or equivalent work experience is required
• 3-5 years full-time professional experience as a practicing Oregon land use planner.
• Experience interpreting and applying City and County Comprehensive Plans and Development Codes and LUBA and Appellate Court caselaw.
• Knowledge of Oregon’s Statewide Planning System
• Experience with aggregate resource planning (Goal 5, CUP, technical work)
• Experience with industrial site development and project management
• Excellent written communication skills including correspondence, findings and technical reports.
• Excellent public speaking skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and permitting agency staff.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and project management software (Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Adobe, etc.)
• Proficient with Esri GIS (ArcPro and AGOL)
