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Associate Planner

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Lincoln County

Newport, OR (In Person)

$72,020 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/26/2026

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JOB Lincoln County's Planning Department is looking for an Associate Planner to add to their team to administer and interpret the County's land use and development code answering questions from the public, advising on compliance, and assisting in the preparation of various applications. This position is also responsible for researching, developing, and analyzing comprehensive plans; assists other county and local governments on such matters; provides specific recommendation on land use.$29.54 - $39.71 per hour•Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer. Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage11% County contribution to 401(k)County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)$40,000 County Paid Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Kite Festival in Lincoln City
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES JOB
FUNCTIONSAnswer public requests for information concerning current zoning and the comprehensive plan: Discuss proposals for land divisions, conditional uses, variances, and zone changes.

Provide explanations regarding standards of application, procedures, and criteria.

Review applications for land divisions, conditional uses, variances, and zoning amendments for completeness: Coordinate with affected county departments when reviewing land use requests.

Prepare notices of Pending Actions for staff review and Planning Commission requests.

Prepare written staff reports for staff reviews and Planning Commission requests.

Gives public presentations for land use applications before the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners.

Review site plans and building permit applications for compliance with county code and development policies: Review and finalize land partitions, conditional use permits, variances, and other land use actions for compliance with conditions of approval.

Administer provisions of county code related to floodplain managementEnsure compliance with county development standardsPrepare revisions of comprehensive plan and land use code: Conduct research and develops recommendations regarding specific comprehensive planning topics for presentation to Commissioners, Planning Commission, or a task force.

Respond to citizen inquiries and public agency requests: Explain reasoning behind land use planning decisions.

Explain possible recourse interested persons may have.

Administer code enforcement procedures: Respond to citizen complaints.

Work closely with Code Enforcement Officer.

Inspect property for code compliance.

Resolve conflicts between property owners.

Refer cases to County Counsel for legal actionMoonshine Park in Lincoln County