About the Fern Ridge Area

Find your work/life balance as Veneta's next Community Development Director. Veneta (pop. 5,261) is a progressive and growing world-class small town! Only 12 miles west of Eugene and centrally located, Veneta offers easy access to the Oregon Coast and the Cascade Mountains. The Fern Ridge area is home to the world-famous Oregon Country Fair, 5,794 acres of wildlife reserves, wineries, and Oregon's best sailing lake Fern Ridge Reservoir.

About the Position

• Primary responsibilities include the development, coordination, and supervision of all Long-Range and Current planning activities; collaborating with land use clients; implementing land, building, municipal code, housing and environmental protection regulations; and managing grant proposals in support of capital planning and projects.
• As a member of the City's executive management team, staff the Veneta Planning Commission and Veneta Park Board, and provide guidance to the Veneta City Council.
• Supervise a proactive team of an Associate Planner and Office Support Specialist III (Animal Control, Building/Electrical, Court, Code Enforcement, PW/Planning Assistant); and report directly to the City Administrator.
• Work primarily on-site to facilitate collaboration and support community initiatives, and remotely on a limited basis when it aligns with department needs.

Position Requirements

• Valid Driver's License or state issued identification card.
• Bachelor's Degree in urban planning or a related field.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in areas of planning, community development, public administration, or any satisfactory combination of experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience with public administration, personnel management, public purchasing and budgeting practices, master plan development, and process analysis for improved efficiency.

Closing

This announcement will remain open until filled; however, the application screening process is expected to begin on Friday, January 17, 2025. Therefore, at the City's discretion, materials received after this date may not receive consideration.

To Apply

The application form and a detailed job description are available at www.venetaoregon.gov. You must submit the following application materials to be considered as a eligible candidate:

1. Completed City of Veneta Employment Application.
2. A current resume that clearly describes your experience, skills, and/or knowledge related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet qualifications of the position.
3. A cover letter explaining how your background, experience and training qualify you for this position.

Application materials can be mailed to Jennifer Mirabile; City of Veneta; P.O. Box 458; Veneta, OR 97487, emailed to jmirabile@ci.veneta.or.us or hand delivered to 88184 Eighth Street, Veneta, Oregon.

• Application materials will not be accepted via fax.
• Phone inquiries accepted at Veneta City Hall 541-935-2191.