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WorkSource Oregon Planning Director in LA GRANDE, Oregon
Administers and directs the County\'s land use planning, zoning, and subdivision of lands; coordinates land use planning efforts between affected jurisdictions within the County. Qualifications: * Bachelor\'s degree in planning or related field. * Five years of progressively responsible experience in local government planning and development which includes administrative and/or supervisory experience. Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the described duties may be qualifying. * Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations governing County planning; principles and practices of all aspects of County planning, including land use planning, zoning codes and ordinance, governmental, and legal procedures. * Knowledge of budgeting and recordkeeping. Duties: * Responsible for overseeing the County\'s planning activities. * Receives and determines appropriate application process, and processes all land use applications. * Responds to public inquiries regarding local land use regulations and other planning matters. * Reviews prepared adjacent landowner and general public notices for all land use application requests. * Receives proponent and opponent responses to application requests. * Provides technical support to the County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners. Prepares staff reports and makes presentations regarding zone changes, subdivisions, land partitions, and land use requests. * Monitors and enforces the County\'s zoning partition and subdivision ordinances. * Prepares amendments and conducts periodic review and makes recommendations to update the County\'s land use plan. * Advises and participates in related committee activities and special projects. * Prepares annual budget request for the Planning Department and monitors expenditures to remain within established budgetary constraints. * Supervises subordinate employees including assigning work, scheduling, training, completing performance evaluations, taking disciplinary action, and making hiring and termination decisions following established county policies. * Serves as staff to the Union County Solid Waste District. Administers DEQ permit and landfill closure monitoring requirements. * Participates in Public hearings/appeals. * Cooperates with other municipalities. * Performs related work as required. Wage and Hours: * \$6,105 - \$8,288 per month with excellent benefits. * 37.5 hours per week.