The City of Grants Pass, located in beautiful Southern Oregon, is accepting applications for the full time position of Senior Planner or Principal Planner in the Parks & Community Development Department.
Depending on the qualifications of the individual applicant, either the Senior Planner or the Principal Planner position will be filled.
Salary Range for Senior Planner: $62,889 to $79,574 per year
Salary Range for Principal Planner: $76,043 to $96,219 per year
A relocation allowance of up to $1500 towards moving costs will be available to candidates moving from areas outside of Jackson and Josephine County, Oregon.
Summary of Senior Planner Position:
The Senior Planner supervises the work of the Department Support Technician, Assistant and/or Associate Planners in the Planning Division of the Parks & Community Development Department.
Duties will include managing specialized, complex and/or higher profile projects in current planning or comprehensive planning and serving as a technical resource, team leader and will prepare and deliver public presentations to legislative bodies and community groups related to planning projects and issues.
Summary of Principal Planner position:
The Principal Planner is responsible for managing the planning division and directing the City's land use program, performing complex planning activities, supervising, and reviewing the work of others. This position will report directly to the Parks & Community Development Director.
Duties will include reviewing the most complex site and building plans and construction drawings for compliance with code requirements and conditions of approval, representing the department before review bodies and community groups, and preparing and managing the division budget.
Responsibilities may include the full range of supervisory duties such as directing work, training and coaching, discipline and performance evaluations for all subordinate levels.