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AKS Engineering & Forestry · 2 days ago

Land Use Planner

Medford, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

AKS Engineering & Forestry is a multidisciplinary firm focused on land development, energy, and infrastructure markets. They are seeking a Land Use Planner to perform research, prepare land use applications, analyze complex issues, and collaborate with various stakeholders in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Consulting

Hiring Manager

Lance Lozano

Responsibilities

Perform timely and accurate property, zoning, and utility research to ensure compliance with municipal land use regulations

Prepare, organize, and submit required materials for land use applications, including subdivisions, zone changes, conditional use permits, and site plan reviews

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

Coordinate effectively with in-house engineering, surveying, and landscape architectural co-workers, permitting agency staff, and other project team members

Develop clearly written and detailed scopes of work for proposals

Coordinate with clients on project data and scheduling

Set up, organize, and attend neighborhood meetings

Create, organize, and maintain project schedules, define critical paths, and track milestone dates

Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members

Able to travel out of town as necessary, occasionally overnight

Qualification

Land use planningZoning regulationsProject managementAutoCAD/Civil 3DGeographic information systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsCritical thinking

Required

Extensive experience performing land use planning/land development-related activities

A bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, or a related field or equivalent work experience

Experience interpreting and applying City and County Comprehensive Plans and Development Codes

Knowledge of Washington'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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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-being—plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.

Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates—we 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 the Pacific Northwest year after year—for good reason.