Department: Department of Community Development & Planning
Reports To: City Administrator
Closing Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Step 45, Range 1-10 ($73,396.32 – $95,765.52)

This is an exempt full-time salaried position and may work in excess of eight hours per day or 40
hours per week.

See the complete job description on the City of White Salmon’s website.

Job Description:

The Community Development Director performs professional and managerial work that builds and nurtures a complete community. Plans, directs and oversees community development and planning operations for the city. This includes applicant/customer services within current planning. In addition, master plan development is associated with long-range planning, environmental analysis, geographic information, and management of land use consultants and one internal staff position.

The position is responsible for providing accurate and complete information to the public, City employees, and elected officials on city processes, City codes, official land use maps, and other relevant information. The position is responsible for the accomplishment of tasks as assigned, strong communication skills with the public and employees, and sound organization practices to assure optimum services to the community. The position, as assigned by the City Administrator, may have final authority on certain land use decisions, including housing subdivisions, shoreline permits or exemptions, and SEPA. Responsible for applying thorough and full-scope knowledge of modern techniques and concepts of planning, requiring initiative, creativity, analysis, and interpretation to create a motivating atmosphere.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Judicious and efficient processing of development applications
  • Timely and comprehensive follow-up with the applicant(s)
  • Grant research, writing, and submittal of the grant application(s)
  • Preparation of studies and reports
  • Review and implementation of zoning regulations, workforce housing, land use, environmental, natural resources, transportation, and public facility elements

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Community and Economic Development, or Geography.
  • Four (4) years of experience in local land use planning including land use permitting and zoning application.
  • A Master’s degree in Land Use Planning may be substituted for up to two years of required experience.

Application Process:

  • Cover letter, resume, and one-page reference sheet listing five references due by Monday, June 5.
  • References shall be a combination of current and former co-workers and supervisors and their current phone numbers and email address.
  • Direct application information to City Administrator Troy Rayburn at administrator@ci.whitesalmon.wa.us by June 5.