EMPLOYER: City of Medford, OR (pop. 76,000)
CLOSING DATE: All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by April 13, 2008 (first review, open until filled)
COMPENSATION: Salary: $81,000 to $111,381 with excellent benefitsTO APPLY:
. Please send a letter of interest, resume, completed application and answers to the supplemental questions to Greg Prothman via email at humanresources@prothman.com or mail to: Prothman Company, 3633 136th Pl SE, Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98006. ph: 206-368-0050; fax: 206-368-0060. Complete profile of the position, application form and supplemental questions available at www.prothman.com.DESCRIPTION: Located in southern Oregon, the City of Medford is a growing community that is a great place to live and raise a family. An increasingly diverse economy and an affordable cost of living help make southern Oregon an ideal locale to live, work and play. The City Manager and City Council provide a supportive team oriented environment that is ideal for the new Director. If you are interested in working in a positive work environment, possess a proven track record of leadership and accomplishment, and have experience in a growth community, this is the right position for you! Medford is located approximately 20 miles from the California border on the I-5 corridor. Medford is the demographic and economic hub of the southern Oregon region. The City is expected to grow in population to 112,000 by 2027. Medford is proud of its "small town" lifestyle while offering all of the amenities of a large metropolitan area.
Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Planning Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities and operations of the Planning Department. The Department includes two Divisions: Current Planning and Long-Range Planning. The Director is expected to make frequent presentations to the City Council and be skilled at interpreting complex land use and community development issues to a variety of audiences. He/She administers and maintains the Land Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Director is also a key member of the Department Head Team which meets weekly as a group with the City Manager. A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, urban or regional planning, architecture, urban design or related field is required; a Master’s degree in a planning related field is preferred. Seven years of progressively responsible planning experience including three or more years of management experience as director, assistant director or equivalent experience is required. The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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