Associate Planner

                                                                            CITY OF MOLALLA, OREGON
                                                                                  ASSOCIATE PLANNER
                                                        $70,157-$87,555 Plus Benefits and City Paid PERS 
                                                                            Position Open Until Filled

The City of Molalla is seeking a full-time, non-represented, Associate Planner who will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Planner. The position will perform technical and professional land use review, permitting, long-term planning, code enforcement, and community development activities. Implements the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Development Code, makes presentations to the Planning Commissions, prepares maps and graphics, coordinates special projects, and performs other tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience

•    Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in planning or a closely related field. Masters preferred.
•    2 years of experience working in a planning capacity or local government preferred.
•    OR
•    Any combination of education and experience that tends to illustrate qualification for this role.
Minimum Qualifications 

•    Thorough understanding of modern principles, practices, and techniques associated with land use planning, long-term planning, community development, and GIS Mapping.
•    Thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state laws/regulations relating to permitting and land use. Ability to understand and work within a legal framework. 
•    Clear understanding of modern office practices, methods, and equipment.
•    Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
•    Advanced time management and prioritization skills.
•    Knowledge of techniques and methods related to research, data analyses, and public process.
•    Ability to manage correspondence with the public and with public presentation.
•    Ability to interpret and appropriately apply laws, rules, and regulations to a given fact pattern.
•    Exercises sound independent judgment.
•    Familiarity with Oregon Public Meeting laws, Quasi-Judicial hearings, and Legislative hearings.
•    Extensive technological skills including basic operating systems and GIS data files. 

Employment application and a full position description are available in person at 117 N Molalla Ave., Molalla OR  97038, or on the City’s website (www.cityofmolalla.com) by selecting “Your Government” at the top of the screen and navigating to “Job Openings.”

A completed City of Molalla employment application, cover letter, and resume are required.
Please send completed material to:  Molalla City Hall, Attn:  Human Resources, PO Box 248, Molalla OR  97038 or email to aoliva@cityofmolalla.com.

The City of Molalla is an EEO and Veteran’s Preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checks, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug, and alcohol testing.