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Land Use Planner

Land Use Planner

AKS Engineering & ForestryTualatin, OR, US
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Land Use Planner

At AKS Engineering & Forestry, we're all about building better communitiesliterally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone. As a locally owned firm, we've spent the past 30 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

But let's get to the good part : We're hiring! We're looking for a Land Use Planner to join our Planning team in our Tualatin, Oregon office. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenges that come with this type of consulting work, this is an outstanding opportunity to work side by side with a well-respected and talented multi-disciplinary team of professionals in a dynamic organization.

What You'll Do

  • Research : Perform timely and accurate property, zoning, and utility research to ensure compliance with municipal land use regulations.
  • Application Preparation : Prepare, organize, and submit required materials for land use applications, including subdivisions, zone changes, conditional use permits, and site plan reviews.
  • Analysis : Analyze and break down complex issues affecting property, transportation networks, utility infrastructure, etc., to respond to client inquiries and assess the feasibility of property development.
  • Collaboration : Coordinate effectively with in-house engineering, surveying, and landscape architectural co-workers, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
  • Proposal Development : Develop clearly written and detailed scopes of work for proposals.
  • Client Interaction : Coordinate with clients on project data and scheduling.
  • Meeting Organization : Set up, organize, and attend neighborhood meetings.
  • Project Management : Create, organize, and maintain project schedules, define critical paths, and track milestone dates.
  • Relationship Building : Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
  • Travel : Able to travel out of town as necessary, occasionally overnight.

Who You Are

  • Extensive experience performing land use planning / land development-related activities.
  • A bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience interpreting and applying City and County Comprehensive Plans and Development Codes. Knowledge of Oregon's Statewide Planning System.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and scheduling software (Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe, etc.). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while providing support to Senior Land Use Planners or Project Managers with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines and prioritize workload. Able to think critically and provide creative and realistic solutions.
  • Someone who can jump in and do what needs to be done.

    • Nice to Have

  • Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD / Civil 3D, Photoshop, and geographic information systems (GIS).

    • Why AKS? At AKS, we believe your work should support your lifenot the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team :

  • Meaningful Growth : Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
  • Real Collaboration : Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
  • Respect for Your Time : We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
  • Benefits That Care : You'll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-beingplus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
  • Weekly Team Lunches : Take a break and recharge with your teammateswe believe food brings people together.
  • Culture That Connects : We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
  • A Place People Love to Work : We've been named one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington year after yearfor good reason.

    • Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.

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