Planning Manager or Senior Planner (1 vacancy total)

Application Information Join Our Team as a Planning Manager or Senior Planner! Are you a seasoned planning professional looking for a dynamic role where you can make a real impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your expertise is respected?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a Planning Manager or Senior Planner to join our team. We are accepting applications for both positions, but will only hire 1 individual.

In these roles, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our community through strategic planning and development initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders, elected officials, and community members to ensure that our planning efforts align with the needs and values of our community. This is a great opportunity to grow into a long-term leadership role within our community.

What You'll Do (depending on the role): Lead and manage the planning department, including supervising staff and overseeing day-to-day operations Develop and implement comprehensive planning strategies and policies Review and analyze development proposals, zoning changes, and land use applications Coordinate with other departments, agencies, and organizations on planning-related matters Represent the organization at public meetings, hearings, and events Full description for Planning Manager - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/florenceor/classspecs/1639617 Full description for Senior Planner - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/florenceor/classspecs/1368409 What We're Looking For: Planning Manager Bachelor's Degree in a related field; and Six years of professional planning experience with some supervisory work (four years if you have a Master's). Senior Planner Bachelor's Degree in a related field; and Four years of professional planning experience with some supervisory work (two years if you have a Master's). Why You Should Join Us: Competitive salary Planning Manager - hiring between $85,000-$91,400/year; max pay of $113,500 Senior Planner - hiring between $77,000-$83,000/year; max pay of $103,000 Generous benefits package 100% paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and dependents $2,500 or $4,000 per year paid into the employee's Health Savings Account Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave Eligibility for Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) in Oregon Qualification for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Opportunities for professional growth and development A supportive and collaborative work environment The chance to make a difference in your community If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and help shape the future of our community, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Job Description Recruitment Timeline: First Review Deadline: week of April 22 (we will strive to review every two weeks) Review Applications: Approximately one week Interview and Selection Process: Estimated to take 1 month Panel Interview - typically our first step, we conduct an interview between the selected applicant and members of City staff the applicant may work with. We try to give two weeks notice for this.

Department Head Interview - typically our last step, we will have top candidates from the panel interview process interview one-on-one with the Department Head. This usually takes place 1-2 weeks after the panel interview. From here, the Department Head will make the hiring recommendation.

For applicants out of the area, you can request a video interview, which is approved on a case by case basis, but note that we prefer applicants to come in person for at least one of the interviews. The top applicant that receives the hiring recommendation and accepts the conditional offer must successfully complete the background. For this position, it is an employment and education verification and a driving and computerized criminal history background check.

This part of the process takes about 1 week. The next step would be to confirm the offer and work together on a start date. The City has one vacancy that this recruitment is attempting to fill.

The position is open until filled, therefore this is an open/continuous process and the recruitment can be closed at any time. An eligibility list will be established at the end of the process, which will be retained for 1 year, until the list has been exhausted, or discarded at the sole discretion of the City. Our Hiring Process After you apply for the position, we review all requested application materials to determine if your demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for the position.

We apply Veteran's Preference points at each step in the process, including this step (see below for more information about Veteran's Preference). You can use this time to prepare for a potential interview by reviewing our website, including our interview tips: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/hr/interviewing-tips If you are one of the best qualified, we will reach out to schedule an initial interview. The initial interview is a panel interview that may be conducted as one-way video interview through our partner, Spark Hire, a video interview over zoom, or in-person.

If you are not selected after this stage, we will let you know you were not selected. If this is you, keep an eye on our open roles for the next opportunity that might be a match. The top scoring applicants from this initial interview round will be asked to conduct an in-person panel interview key staff you may be working with.

However, this depends upon the position/recruitment. In certain circumstances, the City may forgo the in-person panel interview and move on to the Department Head in-person interview. All applicants will go through the same process.

The Department Head interview is typically the final stages of the process and your chance to leave an impression through your enthusiasm, preparation, abilities, and resume. After this interview, the Department Head and the City Manager will meet to discuss the candidates and the City Manager will make the final decision based on the Department Head's recommendation. Human Resources will reach out to all applicants and confirm their status in the application process.

The top candidate will receive a conditional offer that specifies what background procedures will be conducted (depends upon position). Applicants not selected may be placed on an eligibility list for the Department to use in the 6 months following the close of the recruitment. Applicants will be notified if they are placed on the eligibility list.

This list will allow the Department to pick up with the candidates where they left off in the recruitment should another vacancy for the same position become available. The eligibility list may be closed at any time by the sole discretion of the Department Head. Our Hiring Policies We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. You can view our EEO Policy here: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/hr/jobs-recruiting The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants if needed during the interview process. To request an accommodation, please email hr@ci.florence.or.us.

You can view our ADA policy here: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/hr/americans-disabilities-act-ada To meet the general notice requirements of the FMLA, the City must display a poster in plain view for all workers and applicants to see, notifying them of the FMLA provisions and providing information concerning how to file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division. Our compliance with this requirement can be found here: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/hr/family-medical-leave-policy The City adheres to Veteran's Preference laws and practices. If you qualify for and wish to claim Veteran's preference, you must assert your Veteran's Preference on the application and supply the required documentation by the closing date and time of the application.

You can view information about what is required/qualifying here: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/hr/veterans-preference