The Commission is seeking an experienced, energetic, dynamic, and passionate National Scenic Area Planner for a unique leadership opportunity. This position will co-lead the 10-year review and revision of the National Scenic Area Management Plan, conduct development reviews, and work closely with the Executive Director and other Gorge Commission staff in building and maintaining relationships with all levels of government, business, communities, and diverse stakeholders. Note: The link of how to apply will be posted in the next few days.
Education and Experience: • A Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, geography or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. • At least 5 years of professional planning experience demonstrating experience with the essential functions and responsibilities listed above. A Master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The ideal candidate will be self-directed and outcome oriented. The position requires leadership and project management skills, as well as the ability to build collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely, and effectively; ability to manage work assignments independently, efficiently and effectively.
• Proficiency in advanced planning principles, public engagement techniques, and current trends in resource management and conservation. Experience leading comprehensive plan reviews and revisions required.
• Experience with public forums, charrettes, and other public engagement strategies.
• Ability to interpret and apply planning policies and legal standards to given factual situations.
• Experience in providing planning assistance to applicants, and advising landowners to options for allowable development; ability to work with landowners, non-governmental organizations and agency officials in a courteous and professional manner.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with federal, tribal, state, and local governments, business communities, non-governmental stakeholders, and individual applicants and landowners.
• Ability to accept responsibility for major program activities, develop long range work plans; think conceptually, observe and interpret trends, analyze scientific information, identify key relationships; and address large groups and engage the public on a variety of issues related to management of the National Scenic Area.