Housing Acceleration Planner

State of Oregon

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) announces new opportunities to join the Housing Division. This department is seeking applications for a new position created by the passage of House Bill 2138 in the 2025 legislative session. One of the primary responsibilities of this position includes co-leading an Oregon Administrative Rulemaking process directed under HB 2138 to establish reasonable siting and design standards regulating the development of middle housing, accessory dwelling units, single-room occupancies, and prefabricated dwellings. Outside of rulemaking, the position will support the implementation of Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing including providing support to local governments completing Housing Capacity Analyses or Housing Production Strategies and in administering the Housing Acceleration Program. The role will also serve as a key point of contact in the administration of grants and technical assistance to local governments throughout the state. This recruitment may be used to fill other positions within the same classification. As part of DLCD’s mission, in partnership with community members and local governments, we foster equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant communities, while protecting our natural resources legacy for current and future generations. ‘ A day in the life. As the new Housing Planner you will: Co-lead rulemaking efforts to review and, where appropriate, amend Oregon Administrative Rules related to reasonable siting and design standards for middle housing, accessory dwelling units, single-room occupancies, and prefabricated and manufactured dwellings adopted under HB 2138. This rulemaking includes close coordination with the other DLCD Division staff, a consultant project team, and external interested parties. Research policy issues related to site planning, land use review, and housing development; Review and commenting on the work of technical consultants on these issues; Coordinate with interested parties, other state agencies, and local governments on these issues particularly in a rulemaking context; and Provide direct technical assistance, guidance, and expertise to local governments related to Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing and their obligations to provide land for needed housing; Assist with discussions and presentations on these issues to the public, the Land Conservation and Development Commission, professional groups, local governments, and the Oregon Legislature. Determine plans, strategies, and agency policy regarding implementation of legislative directives regarding Housing Production Strategies or the Housing Acceleration Program. For a copy of the full position description, please email Human Resource Analyst, Jan Guerrero, [email protected]. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion One of DLCD’s foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and an agency Strategic Plan/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan, and Committee. At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agency’s affirmative action objectives and goals. We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregon’s federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field AND three years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job; OR Note: A master’s degree in Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Six years of planning experience related to the job; OR
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
• Ability to solve a variety of planning problems relating to implementing statutory and administrative rule provisions for sufficient housing supply, sufficient affordable housing supply, and increased equity of housing outcomes for historically underserved and under-resourced communities.
• Through education and/or experience, knowledge of housing issues and problems at the local, state, and national level to the assigned work.
• Education and experience to determine appropriate methods of research for individual projects
• Proficiency in writing to prepare technical memos, formal correspondence, bulletins, model ordinances, and other explanations to assist local governments.
• Oral presentation skills, sufficient to conduct or assist in conducting training sessions, technical workshops, and public forums.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community and regional leaders to identify and resolve problems or issues involving housing that DLCD can reactively or proactively address.

Nice To Haves

• Lived or professional experience serving or representing individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities.
• Spanish language fluency. Individuals with fluency in other languages are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead rulemaking efforts to review and, where appropriate, amend Oregon Administrative Rules related to reasonable siting and design standards for middle housing, accessory dwelling units, single-room occupancies, and prefabricated and manufactured dwellings adopted under HB 2138.
• Research policy issues related to site planning, land use review, and housing development
• Review and commenting on the work of technical consultants on these issues
• Coordinate with interested parties, other state agencies, and local governments on these issues particularly in a rulemaking context
• Provide direct technical assistance, guidance, and expertise to local governments related to Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing and their obligations to provide land for needed housing
• Assist with discussions and presentations on these issues to the public, the Land Conservation and Development Commission, professional groups, local governments, and the Oregon Legislature.
• Determine plans, strategies, and agency policy regarding implementation of legislative directives regarding Housing Production Strategies or the Housing Acceleration Program.

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are passionate about the agency’s mission and priorities.
• Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work.
• 11 paid holidays per year and additional personal business time off.
• Comprehensive benefit package options.
• The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave.
• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level