Position Description:  

Administers the implementation of zoning, subdivision, shoreline management, historic preservation, and other land use ordinances; provides public information, work plans, and budgets; and ensures implementation of the Steilacoom Comprehensive Plan.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • BA in Urban Planning or related field.  
  • Progressively responsible professional planning experience may be substituted for education. 

Desirable Qualifications: 

  • Two years (current) urban planning/project experience. 
  • Public speaking skills. 
  • Grant writing experience. 
  • SEPA, Shoreline Management and Growth Management Act knowledge/experience. 
  • Experienced in using geographic information systems (GIS) technology (ESRI/ArcGIS) in support of planning functions and departmental processes. 

Benefits: 

Washington state retirement, medical (incl. employee assistance program / EAP), dental, vision, disability, life, vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, longevity, optional (employee funded) deferred compensation and supplemental insurance plans.

Work Environment/Conditions:  

  • Daily work in office and outdoors in all types of weather.  Driving/Inspection of various sites.  
  • Work may involve occasional attendance at evening meetings. 

Physical Requirements:  

The incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain as the worksite occasionally involves outdoor locations.  The position requires walking, standing, sitting, and the ability to occasionally lift/move up to 30 lbs. The incumbent must have the ability to effectively communicate with groups and individuals in person, via phone, and in writing.  

Application Process: 

Supplemental information is available at www.townofsteilacoom.org/234/Employment.  A PC fillable application is available at www.townofsteilacoom.org/DocumentCenter/View/330 . Submit a Town of Steilacoom application, a cover letter, and your resume in one of the following ways: 

Mail – Town of Steilacoom

Attn: Human Resources
2301 Worthington Street
Steilacoom, Washington 98388  

Email – micki.sterbick@ci.steilacoom.wa.us.   

Please note on the application the position for which you are applying.     

The Town of Steilacoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer