The City of Medford is seeking a planning professional to join our team as a Planner II or III. Whether you're looking to deepen your experience in long-range comprehensive planning or thrive in the fast-paced world of current planning and development, this role offers the opportunity to do meaningful, community-shaping work in a collaborative environment. You'll engage with city staff, elected officials, and the public to guide responsible growth, interpret and shape policy, and support projects that impact residents citywide.

The ideal candidate is analytical, well-organized, and comfortable navigating complex or sometimes controversial topics with composure and clarity. If you're ready to contribute your expertise to a city that's growing and evolving, we'd love to hear from you. Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Planner II, requires two (2) years (Planner III, requires three (3) years) of professional planning experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Available Schedules:

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
  • 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)

Compensation & Information on Benefits:

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.

Effective July 1, 2025, the salary schedule shall be increased by a 2.0% salary adjustment,
plus a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!