Land Use Planner

At

AKS Engineering & Forestry, we’re all about building better communities-literally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone. As a locally owned firm, we’ve spent the past 30 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

But let’s get to the good part: We’re hiring! We’re looking for a

Land Use Planner to join our Planning team in our The Dalles, Oregon office. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the challenges that come with this type of consulting work, this is an outstanding opportunity to work side by side with a well-respected and talented multi-disciplinary team of professionals in a dynamic organization.

What You’ll Do

• Research: Perform timely and accurate property, zoning, and utility research to ensure compliance with municipal land use regulations.
  
• Application Preparation: Prepare, organize, and submit required materials for land use applications, including subdivisions, zone changes, conditional use permits, and site plan reviews.
  
• Analysis: 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.
  
• Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with in-house engineering, surveying, and landscape architectural co-workers, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
  
• Proposal Development: Develop clearly written and detailed scopes of work for proposals.
  
• Client Interaction: Coordinate with clients on project data and scheduling.
  
• Meeting Organization: Set up, organize, and attend neighborhood meetings.
  
• Project Management: Create, organize, and maintain project schedules, define critical paths, and track milestone dates.
  
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members.
  
• Travel: Able to travel out of town as necessary, occasionally overnight.
  

Who you are

• Extensive experience performing land use planning/land development related activities.
  
• A bachelor�s degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, or related field or equivalent work experience.
  
• Experience interpreting and applying City and County Comprehensive Plans and Development Codes. Knowledge of Oregon�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.
  

Nice to have* Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Photoshop, and geographic information systems (GIS).

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life-not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

• 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 Oregon and Washington year after year-for good reason.
  

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.

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