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LAND USE PLANNER
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| Company: |
Knife River - Western Oregon Division |
Department: |
Environmental |
| Location: |
Medford, Tangent, Bend, or Portland, OR |
Hiring Manager: |
Mathew G Ropp |
| Closing Date: |
04/26/2024
at 11:59pm CDT |
Job Type: |
Full-Time |
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| Job Summary: |
Knife River is a People-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!
We are hiring a Land Use Planner! This position will provide support for projects by applying land use regulations, assisting with preparation of land use entitlement documents. This position could work from various offices in Oregon: Medford, Tangent, Bend, or Portland.
Responsibilities will include:
* Performing property, zoning, and utility research by way of internet/GIS investigation and through telephone/in-person inquiries to ensure compliance with agency land use regulations
* Developing clearly written and detailed scopes of work and project plans
* Assisting with the preparation and submittal of applications for complex technical land use permits and entitlements
* Analyzing and breaking down complex issues affecting property to assess the feasibility of permitting, development and business operations.
* Coordinating with in-house and 3rd party land use, engineering, environmental, geology and legal subject matter experts, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
* Creating, organizing, and maintaining project schedules, defining critical paths, and tracking milestone dates
* Developing and maintaining working relationships with permitting agency staff, project stakeholders and other project team members
* Occasional travel, working out of town for periods, as necessary. |
| Minimum Qualifications: |
* Bachelor's degree in planning, Geography, Environmental Sociology or related field or equivalent work experience is required
* 3-5 years full-time professional experience as a practicing Oregon land use planner.
* Experience interpreting and applying City and County Comprehensive Plans and Development Codes and LUBA and Appellate Court caselaw.
* Knowledge of Oregon's Statewide Planning System
* Experience with aggregate resource planning (Goal 5, CUP, technical work)
* Experience with industrial site development and project management
* Excellent written communication skills including correspondence, findings and technical reports.
* Excellent public speaking skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and permitting agency staff.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Proficient with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and project management software (Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Adobe, etc.)
* Proficient with Esri GIS (ArcPro and AGOL) |
Benefits: |
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
-Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
-401K with Company Match
-Profit Sharing
-8 Paid Holidays
-Paid Time Off
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Program
-Safety Incentives
-Years of Service Recognition |
How To Apply: |
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. |
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Knife River Northwest
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), profit sharing
April 08, 2024