Initial Posting Date:
01/14/2026
Application Deadline:
01/28/2026
Agency:
Land Conservation and Development Department
Salary Range:
$8,097 - $12,522
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Community Services Division Manager
Job Description:
This position manages the Community Services Division (CSD). The primary purpose of the division is to assist local governments with implementation of Oregon’s statewide planning program. The division provides technical assistance, information and leadership to local government staff and officials, service providers, and other community members. The division works closely with the Housing Services Division, the Housing Accountability and Production Office, the Planning Services Division, and the Ocean and Coastal Services Division to implement the statewide land use planning program and the Oregon Coastal Management Program. Division members participate in Regional Solutions Teams and coordinate with state agency partners in a variety of settings.
CSD carries out two of the department’s principal statutory responsibilities:
(1) review of new and amended comprehensive plans and land use regulations to ensure compliance with statewide planning goals and best planning practices; and (2) periodic review of the comprehensive plans and land use regulations of Oregon cities and counties to ensure continued compliance with statewide planning goals. In addition, CSD is responsible for administration of department grants; preparation of model land use ordinances, handbooks, and technical bulletins. The division provides expert policy and program advice and analysis to the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC), the director’s office and other department staff, and to local jurisdictions as appropriate.
If the duties and responsibilities outlined above are of interest to you, express your interest and apply today!
As part of the Department of Land Conservation and Development or 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 and working lands for current and future generations.
A day in the life, as the new Community Services Division Manager you will:
- Exercise leadership and joint planning with other DLCD Divisions, state agencies, local jurisdictions, and community organizations to get programs and funding into operation quickly and efficiently.
- Support the management of a talented team of agency regional representatives and land use specialists.
- Supervise delivery of technical and community planning grant assistance to counties and cities, special districts, and state and federal agencies on matters within the jurisdiction of the state land use program.
- Respond in a timely manner to requests for technical assistance from department staff, local government officials and staff, state and federal agencies, tribal representatives, special districts, interest groups, private consultants, attorneys, and other community members.
- Interpret and explain state statutes, statewide planning goals, state administrative rules, Land Use Board of Appeals and court decisions, and provisions of city and county comprehensive plans and land use regulations involving land use planning.
- Prepare or assist in preparation of administrative rule amendments for LCDC adoption, including drafting rule language, seeking stakeholder input, preparing staff reports and relevant educational materials, and staffing LCDC rule hearings.
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, an agency Strategic Plan/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan, and Committee. and Work Plan. [The 2021 interim work plan is long gone or should be.]
- 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 Strategic 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.
What’s in it for you:
- Opportunity to join and 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 Benefits
- 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.
- Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career!
What We Are Looking For:
Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience
OR
Four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
We’re Also Looking for:
- Ability to clearly communicate complex topics, both verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public settings, including conveying technical information to diverse audiences, including local officials, The Land Conservation Development Commission (LCDC), and other interested parties.
- Knowledge and experience with interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies applicable to land use, including those intended to reduce the segregation and marginalization of households disadvantaged by race, ethnicity, disability, gender, and other protected classifications.
- Ability to manage complex and politically sensitive planning projects; setting goals and objectives, determining methodology, developing work plans and budgets to develop policies and recommendations, and identifying and addressing problems.
- Experience applying the principles of community engagement, including convening advisory committees; conducting public meetings; presenting information and dealing with contentious situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse partners and staff to enhance collaboration opportunities and teamwork.
- Knowledge of Oregon state agencies, their mission, and authorities.
- Experience developing and implementing statute(s) and rules.
- Demonstrated skills in diplomacy, negotiation, and problem-solving.
- Commitment to respectful discourse, amplifying the voice of underrepresented communities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse partners and staff to enhance collaboration opportunities and teamwork.
Preference given to, but not required:
Legal experience and/or a law degree
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.
Tips for Interested Candidates
A cover letter and resume are required. Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in disqualification. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).
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- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range which is LUEPM3 $8,097 per month to $12,522, based on pay equity. If the successful candidate is a PERS participating member, they will have the base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. Successful candidates who are not yet a PERS participating member, will receive the 6.95% pay increase and begin the 6% employee contribution upon participating in PERS. DLCD employees are eligible for step increases on an annual basis, up to the top of the classification salary range.
- *Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.50%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
- This announcement is for one management service full-time position. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.
- If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Human Resources Manager, Tyler Potter at tyler.g.potter@dlcd.oregon.gov
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
- For information on veterans' preference points, visit: Veterans Resources
This recruitment may be used to fill other positions within the same classification.