Planning Tech 3 - Roseburg - Douglas County

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Planning Tech 3

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Planning Tech 3

Salary

$ $31.52 Hourly

Location

Justice Building - Roseburg, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

Department

Planning Department

Opening Date

02/24/2026

Closing Date

3/10/2026 11:59 AM Pacific

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THE POSITION

Douglas County Planning Department

Full time non-exempt position. Includes excellent benefit package, including medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage and County-paid PERS retirement after required waiting periods.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.

Job Summary:

This position focuses on providing technical support to the department in the areas of cartography, graphics production, drafting, GIS operations, research and data compilation and to the public in the areas of ordinances, plan and map interpretation.

Essential Functions:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Prepare, monitor and finalize application packets for administrative and quasi-judicial actions. Requires preparation and organization of material for notification, monitoring through process until final. Final includes preliminary review of conditions, necessary filings and record updating. Research and document ownership history.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and other agencies in regard to land use laws, planning process, development approvals, ordinance requirements, addressing and flood plain information. May function as either primary or secondary counter support positions.
• Review and authorize development requests; independently determine permitted use and appropriate action; determine appropriate application fees.
• Develop and maintain County road addressing system; includes naming of roads process, issuance of addresses, upkeep of records, production of street directory, year-end reports, procedure manual. Liaison between program and data processing; assist in file and program development, monitor updates.
• Provide technical support and expertise in creating graphics, mapping, special research assignments and studies to support planning programs. Operate computerized and standard drafting equipment. Assure accuracy of work product.
• Supervise and coordinate work activities of support staff; offer technical assistance as needed. Ensure accurate work products. Is involved in selection, training and evaluating of staff. Participate in development of department policy and procedure.
• Maintain records, files and statistical data. Update records and input data to utilizing automated equipment and systems.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Qualifications:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered, however, the following is preferred:

• Four years cartographic, drafting, land surveying or planning experience.
• Associate's degree plus two years experience in cartography, drafting, land surveying, planning or a related field.

Desirable qualifications:

Specific knowledge or experience related to assigned program area; program manager or supervisory experience.

Required

• At time of appointment, must possess a valid Oregon driver's license.
• Regular and consistent attendance

Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of planning principles and County comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision, addressing and flood plain programs; considerable knowledge of cartographic and drafting principles and practices to develop and revise maps and other data for planning projects; considerable knowledge of GIS principles and practices; considerable knowledge of mathematics to compute necessary data for cartographic and drafting projects; basic knowledge of surveying principles and practices.Skill in: Understanding and interpreting deeds and legal property descriptions; interpreting maps and aerial photographs; use of calculator, automated equipment and systems, drafting tools, reproduction equipment and drafting and office equipment; conducting record searches.Ability to:Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; establish and maintain recordkeeping systems and reports; supervise, train and coordinate the work of support staff; make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; efficiently organize time to meet established deadlines; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, public agencies, utility companies, title companies, contractors, consultants, vendors and the public.

Position requires driving. Finalist will be required to provide a driving history that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy ) as part of contingent offer of employment.

SCREENING & EVALUATION

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification. (https://douglascounty-)

Questions? Contact Human Resources by e-mail ) or ph:

Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity )

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.

Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positionsbudgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in Douglas County Personnel Rule 9 ) . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).

Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join thePublic Employees Retirement System ) (PERS) for retirement benefits.

Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.

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Douglas County (OR)

Address

1036 SE Douglas Ave.Room 322Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

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