Housing Planner

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Join the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) as a Housing Planner in our Housing Services Division! This new position was created by the passage of House Bill 2258 to lead projects. Projects include: 1) directing technical assistance, review, and enforcement for required housing planning activities for cities in Oregon with population greater than 10,000 and Washington, Clackamas, and Tillamook Counties; and 2) co-facilitating rulemaking activities related to updating Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) regulating the development of middle housing and other housing types. This position is situated within the Housing Division’s “Urbanization Wing” which maintains the deep connection between planning for housing needs and urban growth. The person in this position will also work closely with the other sections of the Division to operationalize the elements of the Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing program.

The occupant will use research and analysis to work with local governments in adopting and amending land use plans and codes involving housing to minimize and eliminate negative impacts on marginalized communities. It is advantageous for the occupant of this position to have lived or professional experience serving individuals from these historically and current underserved and under-resourced communities.

As part of DLCD’s mission, in partnership with community members and local governments, we foster equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant communities, while protecting our natural resources legacy for current and future generations.

A day in the life. As the new Housing Planner you will:

• Provide direct technical assistance, guidance, and expertise to local governments related to Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing and their obligations to provide land for needed housing;
• Lead rulemaking efforts to review and, where appropriate, amend Oregon Administrative Rules related to implementing the “Oregon Homes” program adopted under HB 2258. This rulemaking includes close coordination with the Department of Consumer and Business Services, other DLCD Division staff, and interested parties.   
• Research policy issues related to site planning, land use review, and housing development;
• Review and commenting on the work of technical consultants on these issues;
• Coordinate with interested parties, other state agencies, and local governments on these issues particularly in a rulemaking context; and
• Assist with discussions and presentations on these issues to the public, the Land Conservation and Development Commission, professional groups, local governments, and the Oregon Legislature.
• Determine plans, strategies, and agency policy regarding implementation of legislative directives regarding housing capacity analyses, buildable lands inventories, development-readiness planning, urbanization, and growth management.

For a copy of the full position description, please email Jan.Guerrero@dlcd.oregon.gov.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

One of DLCD’s foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and an agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and Work Plan.

At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agency’s affirmative action objectives and goals.

We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregon’s federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are passionate about the agency’s mission and priorities.
• Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work.
• 11 paid holidays per year and additional personal business time off.
• Comprehensive benefit package options.

The Benefits

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career!

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field AND three years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job;

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Note: A master’s degree in Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Six years of planning experience related to the job;

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An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

We’re Also Looking for:

• Ability to solve a variety of planning problems relating to implementing statutory and administrative rule provisions for sufficient housing supply, sufficient affordable housing supply, and increased equity of housing outcomes for historically underserved and under-resourced communities.
• Through education and experience, knowledge of housing issues and problems at the local, state, and national level to the assigned work.
• Education and experience to determine appropriate methods of research for individual projects
• Proficiency in writing to prepare technical memos, formal correspondence, bulletins, model ordinances, and other explanations to assist local governments.
• Oral presentation skills sufficient to conduct or assist in conducting training sessions, technical workshops, and public forums.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community and regional leaders to identify and resolve problems or issues involving housing that DLCD can reactively or proactively address.
• Lived or professional experience serving individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities.
• Spanish language fluency. Individuals with fluency in other languages are also encouraged to apply.

If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.

Tips for Interested Candidates

A cover letter and resume are required. Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in a candidate’s disqualification. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

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• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is a PERS participating member, they will have the base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS.  Successful candidates who are not yet a PERS participating member, will receive the 6.95% pay increase and begin the 6% employee contribution upon participating in PERS. DLCD employees are eligible for step increases on an annual basis, up to the top of the classification salary range.
• This announcement is for one, full-time, position. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Human Resources Analyst, Jan Guerrer, at Jan.Guerrero@dlcd.oregon.gov
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
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