- April 21, 2025 to May 7, 2025
- Ellensburg, Washington
- Salary: $4,929 – $6,161/month plus benefits
- Regular Full-Time, Entry Level
Recruitment Description:
The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Assistant Planner in Community Development.
The person in this position will respond to customer inquiries; process planning permits; assemble and analyze land use data and maps; develop planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations; coordinate public review process which precedes the final adoption of those plans and ordinances; assist in administration of adopted plans and ordinances; perform staff review and report on activity associated with permit applications; and coordinate staff and city review with permit applicants and conduct site and plan reviews.
Core Values:
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.
Benefits include Public Employees Retirement System and Social Security; Medical/Dental/Life/ Disability Insurance,
vacation, sick leave, holidays, and employee choice days. Represented by Office & Professional Employee Union, Local #8 (OPEIU).
Regular City OPEIU applicants, covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Ellensburg & OPEIU, that apply by the internal closing date will be given first consideration.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to independently perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four‑year college or university in Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, or a related field
- A minimum of one year of related experience and/or training
- PLEASE NOTE: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the above requirements as determined by management.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Valid State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one by time of hire; must maintain an insurable driving record.
