Planner II​/III

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Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant City

This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Monday, September 14th. Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application on or before Sunday, September 13th, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Are you an experienced planner who enjoys turning complex information into thoughtful, practical solutions for a growing community? The City of Medford is looking for aPlanner II/III to join our Planning team and play a meaningful role in how our community grows and develops.

In this position, you’ll take on advanced land-use and planning work, from reviewing development applications, plans, and maps to preparing staff reports, studies, policy amendments, and recommendations. You’ll work collaboratively with City staff, property owners, development professionals, partner agencies, and the public to navigate planning processes and help move projects forward. You’ll also have opportunities to present before committees and commissions, contribute to City planning policies and long-range initiatives, and take the lead on complex projects that require sound judgment and independent decision-making.

If you’re a skilled planning professional who enjoys problem-solving, communicating technical information clearly, and seeing how your work directly influences the community around you, we encourage you to apply and bring your experience to the City of Medford!

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Planner II, requires two (2) years (Planner III, requires three (3) years) of professional planning experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, or other area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

• 8 hours daily, Monday
  - Friday
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 6 months: 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

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• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City’s fully equipped fitness center 24/7

• Prepares and reviews a variety of written plans, studies, staff reports and Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan amendments.
• Reviews, analyzes and processes development permits, plans, maps and related documents to completion; makes change recommendations.
• Reviews reports and consults with department staff on project review issues.
• Assists the public with inquiries and requests for information regarding the planning process, code standards, layout and design issues and environmental standards such as floodplain and riparian requirements.
• Serves as department representative and gives presentations to committees, commissions and the public.
• Assists in the research and development of City planning policies and procedures as required.
• Assist with researching, applying…