JOB DESCRIPTION

THE DEPARTMENT & THE DIVISION

The City of Grants Pass uses an integrated approach to providing development services that coordinate the functions of planning, building, economic development, and parks into one department. The Planning Division supports the City Council and various committees to ensure the Comprehensive Plan, codes and other regulations are up to date and reflect the community's vision for long-term quality of life through growth management, conservation, and development. The Planning Division provides quality of life with lands designated for high caliber neighborhoods with a range of housing, commerce and employment, and economic development opportunities. The division strives to be flexible and accommodating to the varying planning needs and community values.

Our ideal candidate will be excellent at customer service and a public speaker who is, effective and proactive at engaging the community, and who uses their expertise to fulfill the needs of a diverse community. The Planning Manager will be flexible and adaptable, and effectively communicate, collaborate and advise others with competing needs.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate emotional intelligence and political savvy, be well versed in a wide variety of planning principles, and bring experience overseeing complex planning projects. We are seeking an effective leader and mentor for staff who works towards breaking down silos and collaborates well with other departments and divisions. This candidate will keep informed of and apply for appropriate grants, leverage resources and technology to continue to improve processes and efficiencies, and regularly engage with the public to ensure they are informed about planning projects and policies that could impact their neighborhoods.

Our candidate will be strategic, develop and execute a vision, and be an excellent project manager and creative problem solver.

• A Bachelor's Degree in urban planning or a related field, and
• Five years of directly related experience including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Valid Driver's License — Class C with an acceptable driving record

Desired Qualifications:

• Oregon planning experience
• Master's Degree in a related field
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certificate