Washington County

Washington County

Land Use Planning Section Manager

Hillsboro, OR

Sponsorship not specified$113k-$137kDetected 31 days ago
Project ManagementHRLeadershipCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • This posting is open until filled with a first review date of 6/25/2026.
  • Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversee development, maintenance and implementation of the County's land use plans, policies and regulations.
  • Are you an experienced land use professional who strive s to inspire and improve the lives of others around you?

Responsibilities

  • Maintain - for a thriving Washington County.
  • This role requires a collaborative partner who can work closely with colleagues in the Building Safety, Development Operations and Transportation Planning sections to support the work of the Planning and Development Services Division.
  • Ability to d evelop and implement planning work programs;
  • Ability to e stablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors;
  • Strategies are aligned with outcomes that will achieve strengthened connections, more support for its people, impro ved clarity and consistency in our work, and improved service to our community.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmental studies or a related field.
  • Master's degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmental studies or a related field.
  • You can review our standard selection process here.
  • If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
  • Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.

Skills

  • Knowledge of p rinciples and practices of land use planning, comprehensive planning, and community development;
  • Knowledge of p rinciples and practices of development review;
  • Knowledge of legal aspects of land use planning;
  • Ability to develop implementation measures and apply codes;
  • Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation;
  • Ability to m ake oral presentations of technical information to the public and elected officials.
  • Ability to w ork effectively with community groups and advocate for community involvement.
  • LUT is updating its strategic plan with a focus on the values of service, accountability, collaboration, and belonging.
  • PDS is guided by its purpose of creating a safe, livable and economically thriving community.

Compensation

  • $112,984.44 - $137,276.16 Salary

Benefits

  • We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Equal opportunity

  • Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment.
  • To obtain confidential assistance please contact
  • Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
  • equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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