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Salary: $64,092.00 – $86,208.00 Annually
Location: Multiple Locations – Western Washington, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-SPPR4582-08559
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: At the high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step.

Learn more about this position and apply today at the Department of Ecology’s Government Jobs page.

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Job Summary:

The Spill Prevention, Preparedness & Response (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Project Specialist (Environmental Planner 3) position. This position can be located in any of the following offices: Our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA or our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance, the salary range will be $5,608 – $7,543 per month. 

In this position, you will coordinate and develop the program’s review of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and transboundary oil handling-related projects. Through this work, you will assist the unit in identifying emerging transboundary issues and trends for future research projects. This is a unique position in the Spills Program, as the nature of the work changes as projects conclude and new projects emerge. You will gain a well-rounded understanding of the program’s policies, regulations, and priorities and will serve as a project manager for program-wide projects, provide a rulemaking process or lead support, and participate on an Incident Management Team, further developing your skills in the Incident Command System. 

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (SPPR) Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. The Spill Program’s vision is to create a zero spills world.

Tele-work options for this position: This position is eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. This position may need to come into the office infrequently for team and external meetings, travel opportunities, trainings, and workshops.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on August 4, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 3, 2023. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire at any time after the initial screening date. 

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our Commitment to DEIR:

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

• Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
• Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us needs different things to thrive.
• Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
• Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

Duties:

What Makes This Role Unique?

This role provides the opportunity to gain experience with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process and to track emerging transboundary issues related to oil-handling projects in the Salish Sea. This position will work on a multitude of projects ranging from rulemaking, special projects, legislative reports, and policy support. This role provides the unique opportunity to work on different projects and teams as program priorities shift and new projects emerge.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate cross-program and cross-region reviews of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and transboundary oil handling related projects, synthesize information, and develop concise recommendations for program management.
• Work independently and proactively to identify program gaps and needs, organize and lead new workgroups, and provide project management support.
• Lead and facilitate special projects or legislative reports. Develop, write, and refine draft work products, incorporating internal and external feedback.
• Provide rulemaking lead or process support through rule language development, responsiveness summaries, and comprehensive communication strategies. 
• Coordinate with staff, Tribes, and other stakeholders through workgroups, public hearings, and workshops. Communicate with and develop professional relationships internally and externally.
• Provide legislative support through bill analyses and fiscal notes during the Legislative Session. 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, dividing this by 40, and then multiplying by the total number of months worked.

Examples of the proration calculations are:

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or a closely related field AND Four years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.

Option 2: A Master’s degree or above in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or a closely related field AND Two years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.

Option 3: One year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2, at Ecology.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• The position normally works in a relatively sedentary open office environment, working with computers and other office equipment for long periods of time. However, the position also may require spill response in fieldwork which could involve several hours of standing, walking, or squatting each day. 
• This position is part of the Spills Program Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crisis Management Team and is required to complete Incident Command System (ICS) training at the level of 100, 200, 300,700, and 800. Maintain HAZWOPER certification annually and continual training as required by the Program as they come available to maintain IMT position qualifications. 
• Be able to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) which entails a detailed background check.
• Hold and maintain eligibility and certification to permit travel to and from Canada, including passport or Enhanced Driver’s License.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications:

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

• Experience drafting rules, policy reports, and/or related documents.
• Experience managing complex policy or planning projects.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

Supplemental Information:

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.

Application Instructions:

It’s in the applicant’s best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
• A list of three professional references.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.

For Your Privacy:

When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select the Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

Application Attestation: 

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered an affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. 

Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Brittany Flittner at: Brittany.Flittner@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Brittany to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov.

Why Work for Ecology?

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or our blog.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. 

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Salary: $70,101.41 – $85,287.07

Learn more about this position and apply today at the City of Olympia’s career page.

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Job Description:

The Olympia Community Planning & Development Department seeks a dependable, team-oriented individual to join the Department as an Assistant Planner. This position will perform a variety of professional and technical duties in support both the Department’s current planning/development review functions. Under general supervision, assist in researching, and implementing plans and ordinances; preparing recommendations pertaining to various planning issues; and reviewing land use applications for compliance with state and local regulations.

Series Concept:

Assistant Planner is the entry level professional planning classification in the series which includes: Senior Planner, Associate Planner, Assistant Planner, and Planning Technician.

Positions allocated to the Assistant Planner classification are distinguished from the Associate Planner and Planning Technician classes by the types and complexity of assigned tasks, level of supervision, and level of technical expertise required.

To Apply:

• Submit a cover letter and resume by attaching them to your electronic application. The cover letter must be no more than two pages long and must include specific examples of how you meet the Ideal Candidate Profile (listed below) for this position.
• Open Continuous. Apply before midnight on June 30, 2023, to be considered in the first review of applications.
• Only electronic applications are accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Olympia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Black, Indigenous, people of color, non-binary, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:

If you have questions about the position and/or requirements, please contact Nicole Floyd, Principal Planner, at (360) 570-3768 or via email at nfloyd@ci.olympia.wa.us.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Administer land use regulations and similar codes and requirements.
• Prepare staff reports and other documents that clearly and accurately convey complex information to the public, hearing examiner, city advisory commissions and city council.
• Respond to and resolve potentially confrontational situations.
• Experience producing map products and performing associated data analysis using GIS.
• Build strong working relationships with other agencies and city staff.
• Work independently in successfully managing projects.
• Be technically minded and detail oriented.
• Thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Manage time and prioritize responsibilities to perform the duties of the position with the resources available.
• Act in a responsible and respectful manner toward all members of the community.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

1. Responsible for a variety of technical tasks in support of planning efforts including land use, parks, open space, environment, and permitting.
2. Review applications and site plans for compliance with local and state regulations and plans.
3. Issue administrative determinations on land use applications and prepare staff reports and recommendations to hearing examiners, boards, commissions, councils, or elected officials.
4. Complete on-site investigations and reviews as necessary, providing code compliance guidance and code interpretations to public as needed.
5. Analyze and prepare documents and reports on planning issues, policies, and applications.
6. Perform technical research, compile and analyze statistical information from surveys, questionnaires, studies, interviews, and published materials.
7. Provide general planning information to the public by telephone and in-person.
8. Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.

Typical Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the principles, practices, regulations, techniques in the field of land use, environmental planning, and transportation planning.
2. Knowledge of current planning research methods and information gathering techniques.
3. Knowledge of standard statistical procedures, methods, and principles.
4. Knowledge of basic principles and practices related to economic development, housing, growth management, and other community preservation areas.
5. Knowledge of basic cartography and graphic design principles and methods.
6. Knowledge of basic site planning and architectural design principles.
7. Knowledge of Federal, state, and local land use laws and regulations.
8. Skill in managing competing interests under strict timelines.
9. Skill in using computers and software applications in one or more of the following areas:  graphics presentations, database management, mapping, data analysis/evaluation.
10. Skill in working with a diverse group of individuals with varying levels of subject area expertise.
11. Ability to work as a member of a customer and public service-oriented team.
12. Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence.
13. Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply City government organizational procedures, methods, and policies.
14. Ability to interpret maps and prepare graphic materials for visual presentations.
15. Ability to effectively organize and participate in public meetings.
16. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other customers, jurisdictions, planning staff, other City employees, and the community.
17. Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.

Experience/Education:

1. Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Planning or a closely related field required.
2. Work experience of a similar nature may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.
3. Education or training in Geographic Information Systems desired.

Special Requirements:

1. A valid Washington State Driver’s License is a condition of continuing employment.

Union: Independents

Exempt: Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Olympia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The City of Olympia complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Nicole Camus, SR Human Resources Analyst, at 360.753.8213 or ncamus@ci.olympia.wa.us.

For general application or position questions please contact the hiring supervisor or Human Resources at humanresources@ci.olympia.wa.us.

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Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: $5,954-$7,100 per month/DOQ, plus benefits.

Learn more about this position and apply today at Skamania County’s website.

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Job Description:

Under the direction of the Public Works Director the Assistant Planning Director serves as the department head for planning. This position is responsible for administering and performing land-use planning activities as defined in RCW Chapter 36.70 and 36.70A; to include community development projects and activities. Assists and serves as a resource to the Planning Commission, and performs substantial liaison and policy work with state and federal agencies, county officials, and the general public.

Essential Functions:

• Provides planning and initiating strategies for the Planning Division’s performance. In the absence of the Director, authorizes vacation, sick leave, and overtime, signing and approving time sheets, staff training, and resolving complaints.
• Directs, coordinates, and participates in the work of a land-use planner responsible for administering county ordinances dealing with subdivisions, short plats, mobile home parks, shoreline substantial developments, and other county development ordinances. Administers the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area ordinance.
• Administers the County State Environmental Policy Act; reviews projects to determine if an environmental impact statement is required; coordinates with consultants responsible for preparing impact statements.
• Attends Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings; prepares meeting agendas; prepares and presents written and oral reports relating to development permits and land use planning; serves as official secretary to the commission.
• Develops, coordinates, and updates the overall County land use and development guidelines/regulations.
• Develops policy or changes to the comprehensive land use plan, county implementation of the Columbia River Gorge Management Plan, Shorelines Master Plan, and other development policies.
• Coordinates activities of the Skamania Regional Planning Council on intergovernmental body and provides population statistics and census information for the County.
• Works cooperatively with Planners to develop policies to implement adopted land use ordinances.
• Handles a broad base of land use and other statewide issues that affect community development and land use policy.
• Serves as a liaison for the County with local, state, and federal agencies, and the general public, in the development of land use policy and ordinances. Ensures that agencies land use and development policies affecting Skamania County understand and consider County needs.
• Responds to or oversees the resolution of the most sensitive or complex inquiries, complaints, emergencies or requests for information from the public in a courteous manner. Emphasizes public accountability and a positive public service approach with staff. Identifies and addresses customer needs. Represents the County as spokesperson at public meetings.
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports. Prepares news releases.
• Responds to questions from the public regarding the comprehensive plan, State Environmental Policy Act, platting, zoning, mobile home parks, shoreline permits, and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area regulations.

Peripheral Functions:

• May testify as expert witness in court if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of land use and community development planning principles, practices, and legal requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of socio-economic and legal implications of land use and community development planning.
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience to implement modern management practices and principles.
• Knowledge of effective leadership and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of organization and time management.
• Demonstrated skill in performing research for a variety of situations and/or issues.
• Skill in the assimilation and evaluation to obtain data from reports, studies and other correspondence.
• Skill in comprehension and interpretation of subdivisions, short plats, and other laws and ordinances and how to uniformly apply laws and regulations to individual applications.
• Skill in expressing ideas and conveying information effectively.
• Ability to perform research for a variety of situations and/or issues.
• Ability to effectively lead and make decisions.
• Ability to understand and implement modern management practices and principles.
• Ability to provide land use and community development planning principles, practices and legal requirements and know the socio-economic and legal impacts.
• Ability to analytically assimilate and evaluate data obtained from reports, studies, and other correspondence.
• Ability to use standard office equipment including software applications specific to the work performed including Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
• Ability to develop effective land use and development policies.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret subdivisions, short plat, and other laws and ordinances, and to uniformly apply laws and regulations to individual applications.
• Ability to express ideas and convey information effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with the public in a professional and courteous manner, even when the subject matter is controversial.
• Ability to prepare accurate, clear, and concise reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective and professional working relationship with County officials and employees, state and federal agencies, congressional delegations, Planning Commission, and the general public.

Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development Planning or a related field is required.
• AICP certification and four (4) years of experience in land use planning, community development or a related field is required.
• Experience within the public sector is highly preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed approximately 80% in an office environment and approximately 20% performing site visits and/or attending meetings.
• Attendance at evening meetings is required.

Physical Requirements:

• The duties of the above position require sitting, walking, stooping, crawling, bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to traverse all types of terrain when performing site visits/inspections.
• Requires finger dexterity, sense of touch, gripping with fingers and hands; ability to see, hear voice conversation, and to speak.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the work load.

It is the policy of Skamania County to not discriminate against any person with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, physical/mental disability creed, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, guide dog or service animal, and genetic information or any other protected status under federal or state statue.

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Salary Range: $72,944 – $87,186 ($35.0692 – $41.9165 per hour)

Learn more about this position and apply today at the City of Port Angeles’ website.

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About the Community:

Port Angeles is a modern community with a rich and diverse history. Abundant in cultural events, including festivals, art, music, outdoor recreation, and sporting events, Port Angeles is also fortunate to be enhanced by a thriving and active Native American culture. Education options in the area are fantastic, with public schools consistently ranking very high. Our community is also the home of Peninsula College, which offers both two and four-year degrees.

Port Angeles and the surrounding region offer incomparable recreation opportunities for year-round activities. Close by are hot springs, numerous rivers, beaches, and parks, Olympic National Park, and the Olympic Discovery Trail, which is one of the longest trail systems in the U.S.

Our city is a tourist destination and international gateway via ferry to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Residents enjoy a mild, coastal climate with daytime temperatures ranging from 40° in the winter to 70° in the summer. The average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year.

About the City:

As a full-service City, Port Angeles offers a wide array of municipal services such as police, fire, public works, parks, utilities, and planning to its 20,000 residents. Additionally, our City provides regional services such as water, sewer, emergency dispatch, and solid waste to surrounding communities.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Community Services, the Housing Administrator will primarily manage the City’s affordable housing programs and projects. The incumbent is accountable and responsible for delivering effective and efficient services to the public. This position serves as the City liaison to other departments and community agencies on housing issues related to housing policy, implementation of City housing goals, and reviewing and analyzing all housing-related development applications. It provides City-wide leadership and coordination on housing policy issues. The position oversees and coordinates the utilization of the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Fund, including Affordable Housing Tax revenue and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) income (specific to housing), including identifying, managing, and administrating grants awarded to the City for housing benefits and purposes. Additional responsibilities include advocating for utilizing the City’s code incentives to support housing, providing support to community housing groups and agencies actively working on adding housing units within the City of Port Angeles, and other duties as assigned.

The primary focus areas for this position, as outlined in the Strategic Plan and include:

• Increase the number and percentage of overall housing units.
• Increase the number of unhoused people moving to housing.
• Establishing land use plans and policies to meet housing needs for all demographics over the next 20 years.
• Increase the number of affordable units built.
• Evaluate and recommend changes that positively affect the percentage of family income spent on housing and utilities.

The goals of this position are to:

• Take concrete steps to increase housing units of all types, focusing on affordable and permanent supportive housing.
• Provide a variety of professional current and long-range planning functions related to supportive, low-income, affordable, and workforce housing.
• Facilitate access to appropriate services for Port Angeles residents experiencing homelessness.
• Find creative solutions to support the City of Port Angeles and the community goals that each resident has a safe and affordable place to live.

Additionally, this position will:

• Develop, implement, and administer the City’s Housing Action Plan to achieve community housing goals.
• Build relationships with non-profit, public, and private community partners.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement the work plan and policies related to the City’s housing policies, projects, and programs. Evaluate and recommend housing policies and procedures.
• Review, approve and assist with permitting affordable housing projects, workforce housing projects, single-family residences, all duplexes, multi-family units, and additional dwelling units (ADUs).
• Review, analyze, and approve all subdivisions creating affordable housing solutions or increasing the number of housing units in the City including, but not limited to, Boundary Line Adjustments, Short Subdivisions, Long Subdivisions, Planned Residential Developments, and other related divisions of land.
• Review, analyze, and advise City leaders on Short Term Rentals (STR) and the implications on housing availability. Assist with creating regulations for STR proposals. Help develop code compliance procedures to ensure that STR owners follow the rules.
• Help regulate STR applications, funds, and inventory.
• Identify and execute studies needed to enable the City to make informed decisions about the affordable housing program and implement and administrate changes.
• Manage databases, including data entry, evaluation, and reporting of all federal housing community development contracts and active STRs.
• Analyze, plan, and facilitate permit and development review processing activities related to housing projects.
• Develop recommendations and prepare reports regarding complex housing issues related to zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, climate change, community needs, environmental issues, and other local regulations or policies.
• Analyze proposed code changes, code updates, Comprehensive Plan amendments for the Shoreline Master Program, Zoning Code, Subdivision Ordinance, Critical Area Codes, processing and procedural codes, and any other required or optional code changes and the impact they may have on housing development to ensure that proposed modifications align with the City’s goal to increase housing units for the citizens.
• Prepare reports, meeting agendas, packets, minutes, and presentations to work closely with the Planning Commission, City Councilmembers, and critical community groups for all proposed changes that could affect housing and any other housing-related concerns or actions.
• Analyze, plan, and coordinate long-range planning activities related to housing projects.
• Work closely with other departments to develop joint procedures and solve administrative problems.
• Coordinate planning, housing, and other Community and Economic Development activities with other City Departments, surrounding local jurisdictions, state and federal agencies, and the general public to align the Olympic Peninsula goals to work together on community-wide planning and housing projects.
• Monitor contracts with other governmental agencies and community-based organizations as they relate to the City’s housing programs; formulate improvements and implement changes within the program; consult with the Department Head and other management staff on work programs, schedules, policies, and housing program development; represent the program at meetings.
• Administer consultant contracts related to housing needs, including preparing Request for Proposal and Scope of Work documents, participating in consultant selection, and overseeing contract compliance and payments.
• Research grant funding opportunities, assist with grant writing proposals to improve the City’s affordable housing resources, and implement grants as assigned.
• Prepare program proposals, web content, analyses, publications, visual aids, displays, newsletters, and activity progress reports.
• Prepare and review reports and correspondence to the public.
• Perform complex and challenging special assignments and projects.
• Incumbents may need to attend meetings outside of regular business hours.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Assist with urban renewal projects related to community housing to support the creation of additional affordable housing units.
• Track and map all affordable housing units and projects in the City and the region.
• Develop compliance procedures for local housing projects/funds.
• Communicate with the public using websites, social media, printed materials, and other outreach tools.
• Provide information, data, and technical assistance to supervisors and staff, businesses, and the community.
• Develop and implement strategic housing resource plans, including the Annual Action Plan, Comprehensive Housing Plan, and HUD Consolidated Plan.
• Serve as City Staff liaison for advisory boards as assigned.
• Keep immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems, and provide suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such issues.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Respond to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; and
• Perform other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation – employees are eligible to receive a 3.0% matching contribution
• 12 paid holidays and accrued vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Medical insurance with employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Health Care Offset – $50 per month
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance – employer-paid premiums for a $50,000 plan
• Long term disability
• Wellness Program
• Washington State Retirement System (PERS)

How to Apply:

Complete and submit an online job application with a letter of interest and resume. Only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified. COPA is an E.O.E. First review of applications will take place on June 23, 2023.

For more information, please contact Human Resources at (360) 417-4510 or afountai@cityofpa.us.

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Salary: $68,076.00 – $91,524.00 Annually
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step.
Location: Multiple Locations – Western Washington, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-WR4971-06514
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Water Resources
Opening Date: 06/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous

Learn more about this position and apply today at the City of Ecology’s Government Jobs page.

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Job Description:

The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Senior Adjudication Engagement Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position can be located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA or our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5,956 – $8,008 per month.

Water Rights Adjudication is critical work that impacts water resource protection and management for generations. As the Senior Engagement Planner, you will be responsible for engagement and liaison work with concerned water users, local governments and outside agencies. To do this job well requires initiative, passion, and empathy.

Agency Mission: 

Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission:

The mission of the Water Resources Program is to is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.

Tele-Work Options for This Position: This position will be eligible for up to an 60% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: 

This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on June 20, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 19, 2023. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our Commitment to DEIR:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

• Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
• Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
• Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
• Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. 

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Duties:

What Makes This Role Unique?

Adjudications are large-scale lawsuits with thousands of water users. We are preparing for the first new general stream adjudications in the state in over forty years. Our success requires creative thinking, perseverance, and attention to detail. In this role, you will engage with external parties like counties and courts to meet adjudication timelines and goals, develop outreach and engagement efforts, and coordinate with agencywide Ecology staff about adjudication goals and messaging.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement an engagement plan to involve stakeholders in adjudication, including live and online events, presentations and outreach.
• Work with Adjudication Section team to track deadlines, timelines, and project goals.
• Coordinate with the communications team on outreach materials such as visual media, video, blog, and web resources.
• Coordinate with the customer service team to respond to questions from the public.
• Engage with judiciary and local government staff through regular remote meetings and emails, to coordinate adjudication readiness.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience.

See below for how you may qualify.

• Option 1: A bachelor’s degree with a major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field AND five (5) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.
• Option 2: A master’s degree with a major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field AND three (3) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.
• Option 3: A Ph.D. with a major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field AND two (2) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.
• Option 4: One year of experience as an Environmental Planner 3, at the Department of Ecology. 

Desired Qualifications:

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

• Water Resources: Experience working with water systems, water rights permitting, rules, or related resource management projects.
• Project Management: Experience effectively directing and integrating all aspects of a project, ensuring that work progresses toward achieving goals and objectives. Including prioritizing work, exercising judgment and evaluating ongoing progress.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

Supplemental Information:

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

Application Instructions:

It’s in the applicant’s best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
• A list of three professional references.

Please DO NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.

For Your Privacy:

When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:

Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

Application Attestation: 

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. 

Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Robin McPherson at Robin.McPherson@ecy.wa.gov.  Please do not contact Robin to inquire about the status of your application.

To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

Why Work for Ecology?

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.   

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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Salary: $124,346.16 – $167,153.64 Annually
Location: Fife, WA
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job Number: 2023-00069
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 06/01/2023
Closing Date: 6/30/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Learn more about this position and apply today at the City of Fife’s website.

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Job Description:

The city is currently engaged in many exciting projects, including the 2024 comprehensive plan periodic update.  Fife is at the precipice of transportation projects affecting not only the city, but the region and state.  We will become an even more important gateway to the Port of Tacoma as SR 167 breaks ground, bringing more efficient and timely access to the port and the world.  We are looking forward to Sound Transit’s light rail station in the city and the impact not only on transportation, but to economic development with a new light rail station and the design and implementation of a city center around transit.  The new director will be instrumental in establishing a vision for economic development coupled with balancing rapid commercial growth and our residential communities.

Our ideal candidate has the experience to position the department well into the future with skills in long-range planning, land use, building code compliance, customer service and economic development.  This candidate should be a proactive leader – one who anticipates issues, mentors and supervises staff.  Our next community development director should possess the proven ability to move projects and initiatives forward and integrate the planning, building and code compliance operations with economic development and other city departments.  The ideal candidate will successfully guide the city through growth and change encouraging diversity of thought and valuing the opinions of others.  The director must be able to provide and recommend to the city manager and council comprehensive land-use goals and assist in developing strategies for dealing with planning and economic development issues.

After the initial six-month period, this position may be approved for telework on Mondays or Fridays.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the management of the Community Development Department operations and coordination with the City Planning Commission.
• Coordinate and assure proper implementation, enforcement, and interpretation of environmental regulations, land use, codes applying to the development of public and private property, and planning and zoning; develop plans and policies; determine environmental impacts from development activities.
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the Permit Center operations and processes; ensures highest level of customer service in response to citizen/developer questions and concerns.
• Train, mentor and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; deals tactfully with the public, coworkers, and other City employees, occasionally in difficult customer service situations.
• Works courteously and effectively with public officials, citizens, contractors, vendors, developers, the City Manager, the Council and other employees both in person and over the telephone; assisting them with a wide variety of information pertaining to the City and department.
•  Coordinate participation in the development and administration of community plans and policies between City departments and other jurisdictions. 
• Create an environment where community development supports the economic development of the City and creates understanding for the interconnectedness of land use, environmental and other regulations with the economic development of the City.
• Serves as the City’s technical advisor and administrator on matters relating to City planning, permitting, land use, and development for both internal and external customers.
• Direct and provide staff support to the City Council, Planning Commission, the Hearing Examiner, and other appointed boards and commissions, including the preparation of staff reports and presentations.
• Organize and direct current and long-range planning programs and projects including developing, updating and implementing the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code.
• Present concepts and plans to City Council, community organizations and the development community to promote the City of Fife as a partner in community and economic development activities.
•  Represent the City and the City’s interests at committee, council and commission meetings;
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations as directed; explain policies and respond to questions on behalf of the City; attend and conduct a variety of meetings. 
• Prepare periodic reports relative to project schedules and status; research and prepare technical reports as required on community development activities and projects; initiate or prepare responses to correspondence concerning department activities.
• Manage department funds, staff resources, materials, facilities, and time to ensure efficient and effective department operations, including preparing and administering the department’s budget and work programs.
• Provide professional and technical information and consultation on community and economic development issues to the City Manager, Council, departments, advisory commissions, public agencies, businesses and citizens.
• Coordinate land use activities such as annexations, rezones, and planned unit developments; coordinate with other departments having code enforcement responsibilities and require compliance with existing policy and code.
• Conduct analysis of technical materials; review staff reports for consistency and compliance with City and department policies and sound planning practices; oversee building permits, land use, planning commission and Board of adjustment records and preparation; prepare permit reports and environmental determinations for permit approval; submit reports to appropriate administrator or agency.
• Review difficult applications, complaints and concerns from the public; determine resolutions and communicate final determination to affected parties.
• Collaborate with other City departments, community leaders, business, boards, commissions and outside agencies to resolve problems, coordinate activities, exchange information and provide expertise; explain zoning and planning requirements to the public and promote economic development.
• Maintain, public records in accordance with the requirements of the WA Public Records Act and WA State Archives retention guidelines.  
• Partner with department staff to anticipate customer needs and provide high priority, responsive and proactive customer service. 
• Develop, implement and control approved departmental long – and-short -range goals and objectives.  
• Confer with City Manager and City Council on administrative matters, legislation and policies, making recommendations for action.
• Represent the City with agencies such as Sound Transit, Puyallup Tribe, Department of Transportation, State and County agencies   to ensure Fife’s interests are represented.
• Attends City Council meetings and public hearings, makes public presentations, and responds to questions and comments as appropriate. 
• Ensures compliance with the statutory requirements relative to environmental issues, directs the preparation and review of environmental impact statements and technical reports, and determines final action on environmental issues; serves as the City’s responsible official for SEPA compliance. 
• Predictable and regular attendance is required 
• Independent judgement and discretion required

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

• Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field, and
• Five years demonstrated supervisory experience in community development, economic development, planning, or code enforcement, and
• Washington State Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to the City.
• Please include a resume and cover letter in the attachments section of your application.

Additional Information:

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing Community and Economic Development functions.
• All aspects of state and federal statutes and regulations relating to planning, zoning, land division, including the WA State Environmental Policy Act, and the WA Growth Management Act.
• Interrelationships between the City and other governmental agencies.
• Current planning and zoning development issues, laws, techniques and procedures.
• The principles and practices of urban planning, land division, land use, zoning, community development, economic development, environmental protection, building construction, code enforcement, and permitting. 
• The principles and practices of economic development to include but not limited to marketing and business incentives such as Tax Increment (TIF) funding.
• Fundamentals of GIS and community and economic trend analysis
• Budget preparation and control. 
• Sound knowledge of organizational, fiscal, personnel and supervisory practices and principles.. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 
• City organization, operations, policies and objectives. 
• Growth Management Act, SEPA, shoreline management plan and other State environmental laws.
• Building and municipal codes, and laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. 
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. 
• Public speaking techniques. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Source and availability of planning information, including demographic and economic data, environmental determinants of land use, land development trends and legal requirements.
• Site design principles and survey theory.
• Environmental impact assessment.
• Negotiation and bargaining techniques and procedures.

Ability to:

• Plan, implement, manage and evaluate a wide variety of simultaneous Community and Economic Development Programs.
• Work with the business community creating positive partnerships.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, customers, vendors, intergovernmental agencies and the general public.
• Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences orally and in writing.
• To understand, create and analyze financial and economic forecast models.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the City’s community development department.
• Oversee, coordinate and assure proper implementation and enforcement of codes.
• Oversee, coordinate and implement established planning goals and objectives.
• Mentor, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
• Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations. 
• Read, understand, analyze and interpret technical materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Maintain records and prepare reports. 
• Plan and organize work. 
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions. 
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 
• Work independently with little direction.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• To work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The City of Fife prohibits discrimination against any individual in regard to hiring, promotion, discipline or other employment practices. Everyone is treated equally regardless of age, gender, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation or the presence of any physical, mental or sensory disability marital or veteran status, or any other basis that is protected by local, state, or federal law.

It is also the desire of the City to reflect the diverse community that we serve. As an organization, we are committed to seeking diverse applicant pools for our vacant positions. We are equally committed to creating a culture that promotes mutual respect, acceptance, cooperation and productivity among diverse people. Toward this end, racial, ethnic, religious or sexual slurs or comments demeaning national origin or individuals with disabilities by any employee to or about any employee, applicant, or the public will not be tolerated.

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Salary: $61,632.00 – $82,896.00 Annually
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step.
Location: Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-WQ2705-06646
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Water Quality
Opening Date: 06/02/2023
Closing Date: Continuous

Learn more about this position and apply today at Department of Ecology’s Government Jobs page.

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Job Description:

The salary above doesn’t include the increases scheduled to go into effect 7/1/23. These include a 4% general salary increase, and an increase from range 59 to range 63 for this particular job classification.

The Water Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Large-scale Project TMDL Lead (Environmental Specialist 5) position. 

This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Washington State is at the forefront of finding creative ways to clean-up polluted waters. Ecology’s Water Quality Program is looking to fill the project manager lead position that will work on clean-up plans for two of our State’s iconic watersheds: the Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Project and the Columbia and Snake Rivers Temperature Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plan. These projects need a creative leader that can find solutions to water quality challenges, connect with local communities and communicate the complex relationship between water quality and land use.  In addition, the Project Manager lead will be assisting other arms of the Water Quality Program (NPDES permit staff and Hydropower 401 certification staff to have the facilities they regulate meet the pollution reductions needed to achieve water quality standards. This will involve working with our modeling and permitting staff to come up with allocations that work.

If you enjoy working on challenging projects, distilling key science, policy and technical information to help make decisions, and solving complex environmental problems, apply today!

The mission of the Water Quality Program is to protect and restore Washington’s waters to support healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures state waters can support beneficial uses including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and public health.

Duties:

What Makes This Role Unique? 

In this position you will lead the development of two large technically and politically complex water clean-up plans.

Our research and data have shown that humans are responsible for dissolved oxygen conditions in Puget Sound that are harmful to aquatic life. Problems will only get worse as our area’s population increases. The Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Project will use the latest science to find the right combination of solutions for reducing human sources of nutrients to the Sound. Implementation of this plan will improve water quality and support a health marine ecosystem that can withstand the stress of a warming climate and increasing population growth. As our lead for developing the plan this position will need to coordinate with a diverse group of subject matter experts (permit writers, scientific professionals, modelers, nonpoint practitioners) to identify solutions, communicate complex science to an arrange of stakeholders and navigate a politically charged project.

Water temperatures in the Columbia and Lower Snake Rivers are well above levels protective of salmon. Because the Columbia and Snake Rivers cross multiple state boundaries and span almost 900 miles, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a TMDL in 2020. It is Ecology’s responsibility to draft and execute an implementation plan for the TMDL in coordination with Oregon. The plan will detail our strategy for how we will reduce temperature pollution to the Columbia and Snake Rivers, including working with dam operators and our Water Quality 401 certification staff, working with permit staff for point sources, and prioritizing nonpoint pollution clean-up efforts. The lead for this plan will use strong project management skills to move a highly technical implementation plan through from start to finish, build strong working relationships with EPA, dam operators, and other project partners, and synthesize technical information to draft innovative solutions for reducing temperature in our state’s largest rivers.

This position is an excellent opportunity to craft real-world solutions to water quality problems in our State’s most iconic waterbodies. You will work with a collaborative group of water quality professionals and scientists that work together in a team atmosphere.

Tele-Work Options for This Position: 

This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: 

This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on June 15, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 14, 2023. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information

What You Will Do:

• Draft the Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Plan, and the Columbia and Snake River TMDL implementation plan.
• Build relationships and engage with federal and state agencies, city and county government, Public Utility districts, Federal dam operators, Tribes, conservation districts, environmental groups, POTWs, and other local stakeholders during plan development. Coordinates with Ecology modelers on Salish Sea modeling to support the Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Project. 
• Coordinate with federal and state staff for the Columbia and Snake River dams to determine how hydropower facilities can meet their load allocations.
• Organize community outreach activities, in coordination with our communication team, to support development and implementation of the Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction project and the Columbia and Snake Rivers Temperature TMDL Implementation Plan.
• Provide internal technical support to regional staff working on other TMDLs, nonpoint projects, grants and 401 certifications in the Columbia and Snake River watershed. 
• Regularly update and inform Ecology Leadership on the successful progress on these highly visible projects.

Possible Combinations	College Credit Hours or Degree (As Described Above)	Years of Professional Level Experience (As Described Above)
Combination 1	No college credit hours or degree	10 years of experience
Combination 2	I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits	9 years of experience
Combination 3	I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)	8 years of experience
Combination 4	I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.	7 years of experience
Combination 5	A bachelor’s degree	6 years of experience
Combination 6	A master’s degree	4 years of experience
Combination 7	A Ph.D.	3 years of experience

OR

One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 4, at the Department of Ecology.  

Desired Qualifications:

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

• Experience developing TMDLs

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

Supplemental Information:

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

Application Instructions:

It’s in the applicant’s best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
• A list of three professional references.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.  

For Your Privacy:

When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:

Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

Application Attestation: 

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. 

Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Ben Rau at: Ben.Rau@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Ben to inquire about the status of your application.

To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

Why Work for Ecology?

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.   

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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Pay Range: $33.43 – $42.40 per hour (C43 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $33.43 – $ 35.48 per hour (C43 Step 1-4)
Position Data: Planner III-J23-U30-H | Regular | Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Closing Date: June 28. 2023

Learn more about this position and apply today at Yakima County’s website.

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Our Mission:

The mission of the Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive, and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity
• Common Sense
• Innovation
• Accountability

Job Description:

There is one Planner III opening with the Yakima County Public Services Planning Division. This position provides experienced professional planning expertise and recommendations on routine to complex projects and other assignments; performs a broader range of skilled and professional duties under the supervision of a Section Manager; acts as a resource for a Section or Division within the area(s) of expertise; participates in plan and regulatory updates; special studies, public outreach and education efforts related to land development and long-range growth management planning; instructs others in methods or procedures needed to carry out their work on assigned projects or area of specialization. The Planner III is capable of working independently with minimal supervision or direction.

Benefits:

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Development Project Review (under the general supervision of a Section Manager):

• Performs, conducts, or assists with planning analyses related to the processing of routine to more complex development project applications.
• Participates in early assistance meetings with customers, providing feedback on project feasibility, approvals required, and cost and timeline estimates.
• Represents the Planning Division on Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT), making agreements, decisions, or commitments for the Section within the regulatory framework for an assigned project.
• Provides technical guidance as needed by project coordinators in reviewing applications for completeness and preparing public notice.
• Prepares or drafts SEPA threshold environmental determinations and appropriate mitigation measures to address identified environmental impacts for consideration and approval by the SEPA Responsible Official.
• Utilizing MDT, agency, and neighborhood comments, evaluates projects and recommends options and conditions for ensuring the project’s consistency with applicable plans, policies, regulations, standards, and criteria.
• Prepares the Planning Division’s final written analyses, findings, and conditions for inclusion in the MDT project decision or recommendation within timelines established by Section Managers, project coordinators, and the project team.
• Represents the MDT position to various hearing bodies, as assigned.

Policy and Technical Assistance:

• Provides policy advice and technical assistance to the public, agencies, and county staff relating to plans, policies, ordinances, standards, regulatory and non-regulatory programs, federal and state statutes, and administrative codes governing land development, environmental protection, and growth management, within the area(s) of assignment or expertise.

Public Outreach:

• Develops, coordinates, and participates in public education/outreach efforts and special studies related to land use, environmental and natural resource planning issues, and other program or project assignments.
• Organizes facilitates, and participates in meetings, group discussions, forums, and open houses;
• Presents technical information through reports, GIS coverages, and other maps, graphics, newsletters, and news releases.
• Speaks before boards and commissions, the public, citizen groups, and professional organizations.
• Ensures the availability of relevant public information on Section programs, projects, and activities via the website.
• Responds to media inquiries as directed.

Development and Maintenance of Plans, Programs, and Regulations (performs or assists with a broader range of professional planning tasks):

• Drafts and assists in preparing goals, policies, planning, programming regulatory and/or non-regulatory options and updates, and other project assignments for review by Section/Division management or others.
• Researches, performs or participates in policy and technical analysis of subdivision, zoning, regulatory framework, and other land development issues.
• Reviews plans, policies, programs and projects submitted by other divisions, departments, agencies and jurisdictions for consistency with adopted County plans and codes within the area of responsibility
• Serves as contact with other sections, divisions, departments and agencies on assigned programs or special projects.
• Assists in preparing Section or project-level work programs and processes within the allocated budget;
• Provides technical instruction to planners and other staff in their area of specialization.
• Develops and/or uses GIS coverages for project assignments.
• Drafts grant applications to support Section, Division, and Departmental programs.
• Schedules, coordinates, collects, assembles, and prepares data, projections, and reports.
• Other duties required.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Geology, or a field directly related to the area(s) of assignment AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience (including related internships), demonstrating knowledge and experience in one or more areas within the Planning field related to the area of assignment, including Environmental Planning (SEPA, Critical Areas/Shorelines, and Natural Resources) Transportation Planning, Current Planning (Subdivision and Zoning), and Comprehensive Long Range Planning OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

*A Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of experience.*

Qualifications:

Required:

• A valid US Drivers’ License at the time of appointment; and
• Successful completion of general employment verification.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish;
• Experience with Washington State land use and environmental protection law;
• Specialized training in environmental or natural resource issues, projects (SEPA, GMA, Critical Areas, Shorelines); and,
• Additional degrees, professional certifications, recognition, awards, and licenses that demonstrate the acquisition and application of the required knowledge, and abilities to be successful in this position.

Note: This position is a Clerical, Technical & Professional Employees Group Bargaining Unit Position.

Equipment Used: telephone, computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, digital camera, shredder, and other office equipment; audiovisual equipment; GPS unit; motor vehicle.

Working Conditions:

This position is rated as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work is performed in an office and/or field environment with occasional exposure to irate customers and citizen groups.  To perform the essential tasks, incumbents must be able to: see, read, communicate in person and over the phone, in writing, and perform basic keyboard functions.  May require: travel for data gathering, site inspection and analysis; and attendance at night meetings. Requires climbing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking on sometimes-uneven terrain, lifting and carrying objects, pushing/pulling objects; grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. 

Environment: Travel, multiple work locations, fieldwork, and office and/or field environment with occasional exposure to irate customers and citizen groups.

Physical Demands: Bending, carrying, handling, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, hearing, smelling, talking, and visual acuity.

Intellectual Demands: Ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate information in conversations, ability to follow written instructions, and ability to follow verbal instructions.

Knowledge:

• Customer service techniques and team-building concepts.
• Presentation and meeting facilitation, including the use of technology for displaying, analyzing, and evaluating research data.
• Research and analytical methods for planning projects including using fundamental mathematics, statistics, scientific methods, and field practices for gathering and evaluating data.
• Principles of site impact analysis for plan amendments and various project reviews.
• Principles of geography, geomorphology, and natural systems functions.
• Legal descriptions, cartography, and GIS systems;
• U.S. Census geography, demographics and methodologies.
• Principles, methods, and practices of planning related to the area of assignment, including urban, regional, environmental, natural resource, transportation, and community development.
• Public participation theory and practice include methods of assessing areas of agreement and conflict among individuals or facilitation groups and techniques for mediating disputes and guiding them to consensus or informed consent.
• Rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation used in professional report writing.
• Microeconomic theories as applied to the effects of land use regulation.
• Roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and other local public and private organizations.

Skills (and abilities):

• Instructing others in methods or procedures needed to carry out their work on assigned projects or tasks.
• Critically analyzing and resolving customer service and internal work-related problems.
• Analyzing environmental and land use information to identify options, resolve problems, and apply solutions, guidelines, and policies to field problems and other work assignments.
• Prioritizing multiple projects within established timelines and parameters.
• Writing routine to complex technical reports and other documents.
• Using a personal computer and related software applications, and operating basic office equipment;
• interpreting, applying, and implementing land use policies and procedures.
• Giving presentations, public speaking, and facilitating meetings.
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials, at all organizational levels and with the public.
• Ability to clearly speak, write and graphically illustrate in order to convey general and technical information;
• Ability to: give and receive direction; understand, interpret, and follow County and department personnel policies and procedures.
• Researching, interpreting, evaluating, and applying a wide variety of interrelated data, policies, laws, codes, and legislation to work assignments.
• Reading and interpreting technical data, legal descriptions, maps, and aerial photos.
• Operating basic office equipment, scanners, plotters; public address systems, and audio-visual presentation equipment.
• Applying basic math, algebra, and statistics in researching, gathering, organizing, and analyzing data from a variety of sources; and,
• Maintaining files.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”: Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.

Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.

Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service or contact your federal loan servicer.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.

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Salary: $92,093.76 – $117,092.28 Annually
Location: Bothell, WA
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 23-00038
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 05/25/2023
Closing Date: 6/19/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

Learn more about this position and apply today at the City of Bothell’s Government Jobs page.

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Job Description:

The City is looking for a quality-focused, balanced decision-maker, who is cable of building collaborative working relations within the City organization, Bothell community, and the region, to be our next Senior Planner in our Long-Range Planning Division.

What Will This Person Do?

• Work on Long-range Community Development and planning efforts. 
•  Participate and provide guidance and analysis in areas such as transit-oriented development and the refinement and implementation of a housing strategy including affordable housing, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and sub-area planning. 
• Foster relationships and collaborate with regional partners to address and implement community goals.

What Does This Person Need To Be Successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, public policy, or closely related field; and
• Five (5) years of professional planner experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training,  life, and work experience that has allowed an applicant to develop the skills necessary to be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.
• Ability to communicate through the use of multiple different modes and communication styles.
• Ability to develop unique solutions to complex issues related to long-range planning.
• Professional and technical accomplishment in the community development/planning field.

For more information about the Community Development Department go here.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to being an equitable and inclusive workplace and community. 

The City of Bothell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.  We reject racism and discrimination.  What this means is candidates will not face prejudice, marginalization, or bias in this recruitment process.  We will not hire based on gender, race, or ethnicity.

Why Bothell?

Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”.  We value work-life balance. With an average work week of 40 hours worked between Monday and Friday, you will be able to enjoy weekends.  We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. Full-time employees earn 8 hours a month of vacation and 8 hours a month of paid sick leave. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.  We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension membership, and deferred compensation for retirement.  Commute trip reduction and remote work benefits are available. We encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program, with an option for employees to earn additional paid time off. 

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Salary: $94,140.00 – $126,156.00 Annually
Location: Edmonds, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Regular
Job Number: 2023-037
Department: Planning and Development
Opening Date: 05/16/2023
Closing Date: Continuous

Learn more about this position and apply today at the City of Edmonds’ Government Jobs page.

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Job Description:

The City of Edmonds is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking planner to work on a variety of complex long-range and current planning projects, including helping manage the city’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, “Everyone’s Edmonds”. As part of a team of eight planners that works closely with several other city departments, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on topics such as comprehensive and subarea planning, middle housing, accessory dwelling units, design review, transportation management, and climate change adaptation. The city is looking for candidates with excellent project management skills as well as experience engaging with a diverse set of community partners and stakeholders.

About the Department:

The Development Services Department is responsible for land use and building permit review and approvals; long-range city and regional planning; building inspection;  coordination of development review processes, design standards, and enforcement of the community development code. We are committed to equity and inclusivity as a foundational element of our work and to creating a positive work environment.

About the City:

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 42,980 and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, and a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 256 full–time–equivalent employees.

Examples of Duties:

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as senior or lead Planner in performing the more complex planning responsibilities and tasks for the City and provides work direction and leads Planners and support staff on assigned projects. 
• Serves as staff liaison to boards and commissions such as the Planning Board, Architectural Design Board, and/or Hearing Examiner. 
• Prepares associated detailed reports, and public notices, verifies zoning code compliance, and conducts various planning reviews as assigned.   
• Coordinates code requirements with other divisions and departments, provide staff support at public hearings, make public presentations, conducts site inspections, and performs other related duties. 
• Provides information to the public regarding general and complex land and construction issues, coordinates GIS/mapping activities, prepares and updates maps, graphics, and public information materials, and develops and maintains GIS mapping and database records. 
• Provides technical assistance in the processing of planning permits for current applications and in the development of short and long-range plans for the City of Edmonds. 
• Evaluates and analyze plans to estimate projected population and employment growth. 
• Coordinates code requirements with other divisions and departments and public notices, prepares for and conducts presentations regarding project proposals and code amendments, and conducts site inspections for compliance. 
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reviews related to assigned activities.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to City codes or policy changes as appropriate and based on experience with daily operations and planning.
• Interprets, and communicates. exchanges information, and coordinates activities with governmental agencies and other cities regarding projects affecting the City and surrounding area and to resolve issues or concerns. 
• Supervises, coaches, trains and motivates staff as assigned and coordinates and/or provides staff training as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, Regional, or Municipal Planning, Geography, or related field and five years of experience performing planning duties including leading projects and staff, policy and code review, analysis, and evaluation, and preparation of detailed reports and presentations that include two years of staff supervisory responsibility; preferably in a municipal planning environment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid Driver’s License at the time of hire and a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance requirements. Out-of-state candidates must obtain their WA State Driver’s License within 30 days after moving to WA https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/moving.html
• A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

Supplemental Information:

Working Conditions:

Environment:

• Indoor/Outdoor/Office environment.
• Driving a vehicle to work.

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing, speaking, or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person and by phone.
• Read and understand a variety of materials.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Walking or otherwise moving and ascending/descending stairs during site visits.

Hazards:

• Chemicals, fumes, or gases associated with utilities systems and projects.
• Contact with angry and/or dissatisfied customers.  

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