Principal Planner

JOB SUMMARY: Advanced professional planner/land use specialist

responsible for the most complex planning projects in accordance with

the Oregon Statewide Planning Program, Columbia River Gorge National

Scenic Area Management Plan, and Hood River County Comprehensive Plan

and Zoning Ordinance. JOB DUTIES: At minimum, the position will involve

applying County, State and Federal law and ordinances to various land

use permit proposals, including both ministerial and administrative type

applications. It will also involve conducting complex research,

analyzing data, and presenting oral and written reports to the County

Community Development Director, County Planning Commission, and County

Board of Commissioners for decision. Work includes both day-to-day

administration and long-range planning functions. Direct interaction

with the public and answering technical planning and zoning related

questions will also be required. Some minor supervision may also occur

as necessary. For more information, see the entire job description,

which is available upon request. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: College

degree in planning, landscape architecture, economics, science,

geography or related fields; at least 4 years of professional planning

experience at a Senior Planner level or higher; or any combination of

experience and training as determined by the hiring authority.