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Initial candidate eligibility is based on the job application and any accompanying documentation.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient information and details within the body of the  application (education and work experience sections) to permit the City of Yakima to properly evaluate the candidate’s qualification, abilities and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position.  For calculation of experience, one year of experience equals 12 months with a minimum of 173.33 hours per month.  Additional required documents must be attached. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application fields.  

Overview and Minimum Class Requirements

The Planning Division needs an experienced long-range planner & project manager to assist in the development of Comprehensive Plan goals and design necessary programs. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture or a closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly relevant planning experience is required.  Experience must include work as a project manager or lead in a planning project or program. A Master’s Degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional Planning experience. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES:  

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Job Summary

This position performs with considerable independence under limited direction and requires frequent contact with the City Council, boards and commissions, other City departments and divisions, and the general public.  This position performs professional Urban/Land Use Planning work focusing on both current and long-range planning. In addition, the Senior Planner may be responsible for coordinating activities of the planning staff.  The position performs other complex planning work to support the Supervising Planner and Division Manager as required.

Under the direction of the Planning Supervisor, the Associate Planner/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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of the experience and education listed below, which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position, will be considered.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Finance, Business, Social Sciences, or a closely related field. AICP desirable.

Experience: Considerable (3-5 years) experience in planning, program management, affordable housing programs, community housing, planning, public policy, real estate finance or development, business administration, or economic development.

Other necessary requirements: Must possess a Washington State Driver’s License within one month of hire date.

The mission of 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

Position Data:

Planner IV-J23-U30-H

Regular

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview:Pay Range: $40.64 – $51.54 per hour (CTP Pay Plan, C45 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $40.64 – $43.13 per hour (CTP Pay Plan, C45 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Job Closing Date: October 9, 2024
Applications will be reviewed each week: 9/16/24, 9/23/24, 9/30/24, and 10/10/24.
*If a qualified candidate is selected, the posting will be closed prior to October 9, 2024*

There is one Planner IV opening with the Yakima County Public Services – Planning Division. This position is responsible for providing advanced professional planning expertise and recommendations on complicated development projects, environmental determinations, and/or comprehensive long-range planning projects; empowered to recommend policy and regulatory options or make commitments within areas of expertise and assignments; functions with little supervisory direction or guidance; responsible for project management and technical supervision of professional and administrative staff related to assigning planning projects or area of specialization; develops plan and regulatory updates as assigned; and leads, coordinates or participates in special studies, public outreach and education efforts related to land use and community development, and/or long range growth management planning.

Reporting to the Current Planning and Economic Development Manager, the Senior Project Planner is responsible for performing public engagement, communications, complex research and analysis, legislation monitoring and long-range planning duties at the highest level of expertise.  This position is also responsible for duties, which include but are not limited to, performing complex planning duties in support of the Director and elected officials; leading policy development and public engagement projects; serving as a liaison with Public Affairs Department and create ongoing engagement strategies on behalf of the Department; providing information to various stakeholders on the planning process; and independently researching and analyzing planning issues, and
preparing special reports as assigned.  
 
 The Community and Economic Development Department (CED) is responsible for shaping our community and for the City’s full range of community planning, land use development, environmental protection and construction code compliance.  The Department’s mission is to enrich the quality of lives in Lacey for all our citizens by providing to the public timely and accurate assistance and participation in the development and implementation of the Community’s Comprehensive Plan and Development Codes in order to ensure: a diversified economy providing family jobs, goods and services; safe, well designed and attractive neighborhoods; the highest quality of development and construction in the City; and the protection of our environmental resources and natural beauty.Please note:Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 17th.

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Associate Planner in Community Development.        

The person in this position will ensure that development proposals and city properties are compliant with applicable city, state, and federal regulations by conducting application review and site inspections in a timely, accurate, consistent, and impartial manner. Promote and support the community’s vision for future growth by participating in the preparation and adoption of land use policies and plans.  

Will perform a variety of simple to complex planning work, including land use policies, plans, codes (including enforcement), and ordinances; assist in administration and enforcement of policies, land use permitting, environmental and critical area review, zoning, subdivision applications, and if assigned, historic preservation. Make recommendations to senior staff regarding current and long-range planning activities. Support the department’s planning division by responding to customer inquiries, processing planning permits, and assisting customers at the front counter. Work with City boards, commissions, and staff to develop land use policy.  May conduct annexation studies and assist in annexation initiatives.   This position may serve as preservation planner.

Benefits include Public Employees Retirement System and Social Security; Medical/Dental/Life/ Disability Insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays, and employee choice days.   Represented by Office & Professional Employee Union, Local #8 (OPEIU). 

Regular City OPEIU applicants, covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Ellensburg & OPEIU, that apply by the internal closing date will be given first consideration.

The City of Leavenworth, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking an energetic, self-directed individual dedicated to the continuing success of the Community Development Department, which is responsible for current and long-range planning, zoning, development permitting, code compliance, and environmental review for the city.  

The ideal candidate will have five (5) years of progressive experience in city or county planning, with the ability to obtain AICP certification within one (1) year. Primary responsibilities include long-range planning, plan review, processing land use applications, facilitating the Design Review Board, issuing administrative decisions, code compliance, maintaining accurate records, and responding to inquiries from the public. Some evening meetings are required. Limited remote work is possible with this position.

The Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Department is seeking to fill the position of Planner I/II (DOQ).

This position provides professional planning services to ensure growth and development occurs in a manner that addresses public health, safety, welfare, and quality of life for citizens of Whatcom County. This position will be assigned to work at the Permit Center front counter and provide excellent customer service to citizens seeking to submit building and land use permits and applications.

Essential Job Duties:

• Reviews permit applications to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with legal standards and requirements.
• Provides information to the public on departmental activities, answering questions related to building, zoning land use regulations and permit processes and requirements.
• Organizes, coordinates and facilitates the planning and development process, as assigned.
• Exercises independent judgment in analyzing problems, issues and situations. Works under general supervision.
• Represents Whatcom County by maintaining a professional approach and demeanor in all activities.

Initial area of assignment: Permit Center

Supervisor: Administrative Manager

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM

For more information, please review the following:   

• Planner I job description
• Planner II job description
• Planning and Development Services Website

This position may be filled as a Planner I or II depending on qualifications.  Consideration will be given to candidates not meeting one year of professional planning experience. Compensation for those not meeting the minimum qualifications will be reduced until the qualifications are met.  See Supplemental Information for more details.

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to the duties and nature of this position,  it is not eligible for telework assignments. This position requires working 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, in-person, in the Planning and Development Services office located at 5280 Northwest Drive, Bellingham, WA.

Description

The City of College Place is looking for a Senior Planner to coordinate, organize, direct, and carry out both long range and current planning functions including code application and administration, State Environmental Policy Act application, Growth Management Act functions, and Comprehensive Plan development. Researches and analyzes technical data to apply planning and zoning regulations to complex and/or highly sensitive development, construction, and land use issues. Participates in the development of department goals and objectives. Provides staff support to a variety of planning boards, commissions, and committees.  

**Open until filled with the first review of applications on 8/19/2024**

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is hiring a Planner or Planning Technician to join our land use planning and land development teams. As one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, J-U-B delivers innovative services which allow our clients to succeed, while providing an enriching environment for our employees. Our core purpose is helping each other to create better communities. 

The J-U-B planning division is based in our corporate headquarters in Meridian, Idaho and provides a wide range of local and regional planning services to public and private clients. We have an immediate opening for a planner or planning technician to support our local work, as well as support planning and complex land development projects across the region. Company-wide, we have an experienced team of certified planners, landscape architects, GIS professionals, transportation, environmental planners, and land development planners. This position requires an individual who is excited about being part of our high-performing teams and has a strong desire to support work in communities throughout Idaho and our neighboring states.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.  Learn about our agency and the key services we provide and the benefits of working for DES!

About the Facility Professional Services (FPS) Division
FPS provides professional public works project management, energy efficiency and facility planning services to effectively meet the needs of its customers in support of their service to Washington.   

About the Opportunity
This senior-level Project Manager position within the Facility Professional Services (FPS) division serves as the principal project manager and client advocate serving client agencies in the Spokane region.  This position will manage construction projects for specific state facilities and institutions with multiple buildings within the Engineering & Architectural Services (EAS) Program. In this role, you will coordinate and manage all design and construction of public works projects to meet client requirements at those facilities.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic project manager with a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of architectural and engineering design, with emphasis on planning and design of public buildings and facilities. You have a strong understanding of program, project management, and construction delivery principles and practices. Your ability to adapt easily to changing business environments, needs, and work conditions is crucial. Equally important are your strong communication skills and the ability to develop and build relationships with a broad client base.

Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state and be located within a radius of no more than approximately 70 miles from Spokane, Washington. The Project Manager will need to visit client sites at least bi-weekly in person.  In addition, Project Managers may provide support to client agencies in the event of a facilities-related emergency; due to this, the Project Manager should be able to be on-site within a reasonable time to address any emergencies.