The City of Sammamish is a safe, family-friendly suburb in the Seattle area. The community boasts amenities found in a much larger community, all while maintaining its small-town charm. Sammamish has quality neighborhoods, vibrant natural resources, high-quality schools, retail offerings, and an abundance of recreational opportunities.
Description
Join our team as Current Planning Manager and drive the city’s growth. Lead a high-performing team, oversee permits, apply codes and standards, and guide projects that transform the community.
Why join us?
- Impactful Work: Lead development that transforms the community and leaves a lasting impact.
- Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick).
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work schedules and a commitment to your well-being; 14 paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
The Current Planning Manager is responsible for leading the Community Development Department’s Current Planning workgroup in implementing the City’s land use and development permit functions, ensuring high-quality service and effective resolution of development-related issues for permit applicants and the public. Work involves applying land use regulations, zoning, codes, development standards, and environmental standards through review, approval, and inspection of permit applications. This position is responsible for implementing the City’s adopted Community Vision and Comprehensive Plan by guiding development activities to achieve desired community outcomes while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
The Current Planning Manager reports to the Community Development Assistant Director (Development). The Current Planning workgroup is one of four groups within the Development division of the Community Development Department.
