Join the dynamic Community Development team at the City of Sequim, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of our vibrant community. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for community-driven urban development. We are recruiting for an Assistant Planner or an Associate Planner, depending on final candidate qualification level.
Under general direction, this position is responsible for providing a variety of professional planning functions related to both long range and current planning. The Assistant Planner/Associate Planner must be oriented toward community service, be sensitive to the public process and able to uphold the professional ethics inherent to the field of planning. This position, with staff assistance, works with various advisory committees including the Planning Commission, community organizations and other civic groups, and makes presentations to the City Council periodically. The Assistant Planner/Associate Planner is expected to be present during normal business hours, and some evening or weekend work may be required for meetings, presentations, community events and other opportunities to engage citizens in planning activities.