Planner II/III
Planner II/III
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$ 63014 - 86750
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Job Description
Summary
- The City of Medford is seeking a planning professional to join our team as a Planner II or III. Whether youre looking to deepen your experience in long-range comprehensive planning or thrive in the fast-paced world of current planning and development this role offers the opportunity to do meaningful community-shaping work in a collaborative environment. Youll engage with city staff elected officials and the public to guide responsible growth interpret and shape policy and support projects that impact residents citywide.
The ideal candidate is analytical well-organized and comfortable navigating complex or sometimes controversial topics with composure and clarity. If youre ready to contribute your expertise to a city thats growing and evolving wed love to hear from you.
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school 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.
- Bachelors degree in urban or regional planning or other specific area of study as deemed applicable and/or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.
Preferred Qualifications:- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Available Schedules:- 8 hours daily Monday - Friday
- Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
- 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)
Compensation & Information on Benefits
This position is part of the AFSCMEemployee group.
Learn more about our benefits HERE.
Effective July 1 2025 the salary schedule shall be increased by a 2.0% salary adjustment
plus a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Healthcare Benefits:- 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 $50000 paid by the City
- Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
Retirement Benefits:- 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 employees (6%) contributions
- Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning
Additional Benefits:- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The Citys 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 Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7
Examples of Job Duties
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.
- 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:- Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
- Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.
- Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
- Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
- Fosters an environment that embraces diversity integrity trust and respect.
- Is an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
Competencies:Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.
Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances. They can demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively.
Customer Orientation - Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers can identify problems solve them act decisively and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.
Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources respond to requests from other parts of the organization and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Performs work indoors in an office environment with regulated and minimal environmental conditions. This role may involve time spent sitting at a desk. The noise level is typically minimal to medium. When fieldwork is required you will be exposed to the elements (rain heat cold) and work within congested traffic areas. The outside work environment can include walking on uneven terrain. This environment may also include interactions with the public.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. This position may require extended periods of standing walking and sitting. The employee must be able to crouch bend stoop twist turn and balance. The employee regularly operates office equipment including computers printers copy machines calculators and telephones. Good eyesight hearing and dexterity are required.Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT (Please read):
- It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
- Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
How to Apply:- Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
- Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
- Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Use of AI-Generated Content in Employment Applications
Employment with the City of Medford can be competitive often there are many qualified applicants for each open position. We want to see application materials that reflect an applicants unique personality and that accurately reflect their experience. The use ofAI-generated content to complete employment applications and/or supplemental questions is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Each submission will be verified for originality and authenticity. However AI tools for grammar checking and resume formatting are permitted.
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:- Criminal history background investigation
- Favorable driving record
- Clear drug screen following federal law
- Professional reference check
Questions or Assistance:- If you have questions about the job posting please contact the Human Resources department at .
- For technical assistance completing your online application please contact Government Jobs at .
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
ADA:
The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contact or email:.
Employment Type
Full-Time
