Assistant Planner

LINN COUNTY PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT

315 4th Street SW, First Floor
PO Box 100, Albany, Oregon 97321

Phone 541-967-3816 Fax 541-926-2060
linncountyor.gov

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF THE JOB: ASSISTANT PLANNER
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: 340
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY: Full-time / SEIU
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Building Department

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Review, interpret and apply state and local land use regulations, codes, case law and legal opinions to a
variety of land use activities and development proposals. Assist the public, conduct research, and
respond to inquiries regarding planning and zoning. Prepare public notices, land use decisions, and
findings documents. Prepare and present staff reports to the Planning Commission and Board of
County Commissioners at public hearings. Develop orders and ordinances for adoption by the Board of
Commissioners. Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of professional planning experience and a Bachelor's Degree in planning,

geography or related field; or any satisfactory combination of experience, education and
training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.

• The position requires good communication and writing skills; the ability to work well with the

public; and an understanding of the principles and procedures involved in current planning
and the Oregon Land Use Planning Goals, Statutes and Administrative Rules.

• Prior experience using GIS planning applications and experience in research and data

collection is preferred.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License.

SALARY RANGE: $4993 -$6370 monthly (DOQ); full-time position with benefits

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a completed Linn County Employment Application Form, along with a
resume and cover letter, to Steve Wills, Director, Linn County Planning & Building Department, PO Box
100, Albany, Oregon 97321; Email: swills@co.linn.or.us FAX: 541-926-2060. Application forms may be
obtained, along with the job classification, at the Linn County Web Page at
https://linncountyor.civicpluswebopen.com/administration/page/linn-county-employment

LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER