Planner​/Associate Planner underfill option

Planner Position

City of Woodburn is seeking a skilled and dedicated Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping our community's development and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general professional planning work in development review, zoning administration, and other land use planning functions
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations
• Assist in drafting policies and ordinances as necessary
• Review plans in accordance with federal, state, and local codes
• Process planning applications in line with the City's zoning code
• Provide information and direct assistance to applicants, developers, consultants, outside agencies, and the public on matters regarding zoning, environmental review, and basic building requirements

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in social science, urban design, architecture, business, law or a related field; and minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in urban design, municipal planning or development review, or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job; must pass the pre-employment background check and have experience and proficiency with ArcGIS program.

Bilingual in English/Spanish; experience in development review of commercial, industrial and residential projects, statistical comparisons, long-range planning studies and AICP certification preferred.

If you are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please submit your resume, make sure your resume demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. This position may be filled as an underfill at Associate Planner level. The pay range for underfill option is $29.04-$40.45. Both positions are represented by AFSCME union. Starting pay rate is set per Oregon Pay Equity law, based on qualifications the candidate has in relation to minimum qualifications as listed.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

City of Woodburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply