PLANNING DIRECTOR

CITY OF WARRENTON – PLANNING DIRECTOR: The fastest growing community on the coast, the City of Warrenton, is accepting applications for Planning Director. This position administers the City’s Comprehensive Plan; prepares short-term and long-term recommendations for urban land use that comply with City and State policies and implement adopted development goals and visions for the community. Provides overall management and administration for planning, implementation and coordination of long-range and short-range community development programs and projects and the application of and compliance with City and State land use policies and regulations. The Planning Director reviews/evaluates land use development application materials for land use permits, communicates with applicant, staffs Planning Commission meetings and attends City Commission meetings as needed. Coordinator for the City’s Multi-department Development Review Team. Conducts special studies and makes recommendations to City management; oversees and directs the work of consultants. Supervises all planning support staff in accordance with city policy and union contract. Responsible for development and oversight of department budget. Serves as a Department Head on the City’s management team. Work is performed under the direction of the City Manager.

REQUIRES: Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, public administration or closely related field with at least three years progressive experience in planning management. A Master’s Degree in planning can substitute for one year of experience. SALARY: Management Range 31: $6,635.76 -$8,065.82 + full benefit package.
TO APPLY: Download the attached application packet and job description. Mail application, resume and cover letter to Dawne Shaw, City Recorder, City of Warrenton, PO Box 250, Warrenton, OR  97146 or email to cityrecorder@warrentonoregon.us. 
Open until filled.  First Review: December 21, 2023.  FLSA Exempt Position. EEOE.