Planner II​/III

Planner II/III

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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 a Planner 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!

Required

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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)

Essential Functions of the Position:

• 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 for, and managing grant opportunities.
• Completes designated job tasks, special projects, and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and City goals while working cooperatively, efficiently, and productively in a team environment.
• Actively demonstrates high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
• Demonstrates initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers.
• Scope of the assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Planning Director.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Approaches training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of City policies, protocols, and performance expectations.
• Pursues professional development opportunities to add value to the city, including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques, technologies, and industry practices.
• Actively demonstrates accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on the ability of others to do…