Assistant Planning Director

Planning Supervisor / Assistant Planning Director

Lead planning work that shapes communities from the Coast to the Cascades. About the position, this is a rare opportunity to shape land use decisions across one of Oregon's most complex and dynamic regions—from the Coast to the Cascades. As the Planning Supervisor / Assistant Planning Director, you will play a visible leadership role guiding how growth, conservation, and community priorities come together in practice.

You won't just oversee work—you'll help set direction, influence policy implementation, and mentor the next generation of planners.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support a team of professional planners, building both technical excellence and confidence
• Provide advanced guidance on complex land use and transportation planning issues
• Partner closely with the Planning Director to translate policy into real-world outcomes
• Navigate high-interest, high-impact projects in a politically and publicly engaged environment
• Help shape how planning services are delivered—improving systems, processes, and consistency

This position is ideal for a planner who:

• Is ready to step into broader influence and leadership
• Enjoys solving complex problems where there isn't always a clear answer
• Values collaboration, mentorship, and public service
• Wants their work to have visible, lasting impact on communities

You'll be supported by an experienced leadership team and a highly respected planning program, with the opportunity to grow your leadership voice while staying connected to meaningful technical work.

Why Planners Choose Lane County?

• Work across all 19 statewide planning goals (rare!)
• Influence both rural and urban planning
• Direct access to decision-makers
• Complex, meaningful work (not repetitive permit processing)

About the Land Management - Planning Division

The Lane County Planning Program is responsible for the administration of land use codes, including zoning and land division regulations. Planning staff are also responsible for the maintenance of the Lane County Rural Comprehensive Plan (RCP) and the formulation and amendment of land use regulations to implement the RCP.

In addition to these responsibilities, staff complete projects at the direction of the Board of Commissioners and also coordinate regional planning efforts with local, State, and Federal agencies and organizations. Planning Program staff strive to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations of Lane County residents by planning for places that provide a spectrum of economic, environmental and social benefits through a balanced land use management approach that is consistent with Oregon's Statewide Planning System.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

* This is a non-represented position*