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This posting is open until filled with a first review date of 6/25/2026.

Manager to providestrategic leadership and overseedevelopment, maintenance and implementation of the County'sland use plans,policiesand regulations.

Are you an experienced land use professional whostrivesto inspire and improve the lives of others around you? Are you an excellent communicator? Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and change management? If so,this could be anexciting opportunityfor you.

Washington County is unique in that there is a significant urbanunincorporated areain addition toextensive farm,forest,and rural residential areas.This roleis responsible forleading a team of professional plannersand paraprofessionals,overseeing all aspects of land use planning from long-range to development reviewin alignment with the Department's MissiontoServe. Plan. Build. Maintain-for a thriving Washington County.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below, the ideal candidate willpossessstrong peopleand project management skills,be skilled in change management and have a continuous improvement mindset.

This role requires a collaborative partnerwho can work closely with colleagues inthe Building Safety, Development Operations and Transportation Planning sections to support the work of thePlanning and Development Services Division.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of land use planning, comprehensive planning, and community development;

• Knowledge of principles and practices of developmentreview;

• Knowledge oflegal aspects of land use planning;

• Ability to develop and implement planning work programs;

• Ability to develop implementation measures and apply codes;

• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation;

• Ability toestablishand maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors;

• Ability to make oral presentations of technical information to the public and elected officials.

• Ability to work effectively with community groups and advocate for community involvement.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link:Principal Planner

About theDepartment/Division/Section:

Thework of theDepartment of Land Use&Transportation (LUT) is organized into five divisions: Administrative Services; Capital Project Services;Engineering, Traffic and Survey; Operations and Maintenance; and Planning and Development Services.

LUT isupdating its strategic plan with a focus on the values of service, accountability, collaboration, and belonging. Strategies are aligned with outcomes that will achieve strengthened connections, more support for its people, improvedclarityand consistency in our work, and improved service to our community.

Building Safety, Development Operations, Transportation Planning, and Land Use Planningcomprisethe four sections of the Planning and Development Services Division (PDS).The managers of all four sections are part of the PDS leadership team led by the Division Manager and work cooperatively to planandguidethe development of Washington County's urban areas, while protecting sensitive andrurallands. The Division's activities range from community visioning anddraftingpolicy frameworks towritingland use regulations andenforcingbuilding codes. PDS is guided by its purpose of creating a safe,livableand economically thriving community.

The Land Use Planning Section develops and administers the County's Comprehensive Plan, including the Comprehensive Framework Plan for Urban Areas, the Rural/Natural Resource Plan, Community Plans, Urban Planning Area Agreements,and the Community Development Code. This section is also responsible for regulating land use and development activities, including reviewing land use development applications,coordinating withinternaland external partners oninfrastructureimprovement requirements,conducting code compliance,and responding to general inquiriesabout developmentin unincorporated Washington County.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmentalstudiesor a related field. AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning and development, community design planning or regional transportation planning, city or community planning, or related areas, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity.OR

• Master's degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, geography, architecture, community development, economics, environmentalstudiesor a related field. AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in land use planning and development, community design planning or regional, transportation planning, city or community planning, or related areas, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

SpecialQualifications:

• Mustpossessa driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.