Tulsa County · 3 weeks ago
Senior Planner
Tulsa County is a local government organization providing county services through its Planning Services division. The Senior Planner leads complex planning projects, conducts research and analysis, reviews development and zoning proposals, prepares technical materials, and supports policy development and public engagement.
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Responsibilities
Leads the development, coordination, and implementation of complex planning projects that support County priorities, long‑term strategies, and regulatory requirements
Engages with County divisions, external agencies, and stakeholders to identify needs, gather data, and ensure alignment of planning initiatives with County goals
Conducts advanced research, analysis, and forecasting on demographic, economic, land use, and environmental trends to inform policy and project recommendations
Prepares and presents reports, plans, maps, and technical documents for leadership, boards, commissions, and the public
Recommends updates to County ordinances, policies, and procedures to improve planning effectiveness, operational efficiency, and alignment with State and Federal requirements
Provides guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior planning staff throughout project development and review processes
Facilitates cross‑departmental collaboration to coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and resource needs
Participates in public meetings, hearings, and community engagement efforts, ensuring accurate communication and incorporating public input into planning recommendations
Reviews development proposals, zoning requests, and long‑range planning documents for compliance with County codes, standards, and policy objectives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily
Knowledge in federal, state, and local laws, statues, and regulations affecting planning, zoning, and public policy; GIS mapping and data management techniques commonly used in planning
Skill in strong written and verbal communication skills; using GIS applications; data visualization; facilitating meetings, workshop, and public sessions
Ability to think strategically, identify emerging planning issues, and guide policy development to support County priorities and long‑term goals; manage multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced governmental environment; establish effective working relationships with County leadership, staff, community groups, developers, and partner agencies; and exercise sound judgment, maintain professionalism, and represent the County in public, interagency, and advisory settings
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet and Word Processing software
Bachelor's degree in urban planning, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field and 5 years of experience within County or municipal setting
Ability to read, analyze financial reports and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to effectively present verbally and in writing information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to apply these concepts within formulas in spreadsheet/reporting software
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, of diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Preferred
Master's degree in planning or related field preferred
ACIP certification preferred
Company
Tulsa County
County government providing administrative services to 600,000 citizens.
Funding
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2026-08-01
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