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Location: Gunnison, CO
Status: Accepting Applications – Position Open Until Filled

Learn more about this position and apply today at GMP Consultants website.

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About Gunnison County:

Nestled in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Gunnison County is seeking an experienced Planning Director to join this progressive, high-performing organization. County Manager Matthew Birnie has assembled a collegial team of exceptional public sector executives who enjoy working together collaboratively on important cross-cutting issues to maximize organizational effectiveness in delivering results to the community. 

Gunnison County serves 17,000 year-round residents and a booming tourist community who enjoy a mountain culture and almost 2 million acres of accessible public lands offering world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. The County cherishes its sense of community and place, striving to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character.

From 2018 to 2021, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) acknowledged Gunnison County’s commitment to data-driven performance management with consecutive awards of their Certificate of Excellence in Performance Management.   Also notable, of the five counties nationwide that achieved this distinction, the next smallest has a population of 270,000 and the others have over one million residents.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant County Manager (ACM) for Community and Economic Development, the new Planning Director will focus on leading current land use planning, code updates and revisions, as well as supporting larger regional efforts related to recovery/resiliency, climate change, and comprehensive planning. The new Director will play an important role in continuing to promote the professional and high-performing organizational culture of Gunnison County.  

The Community and Economic Development Department operates with a 2022 budget of $1,164,640 and a team of eight FTEs. Services include Current Planning (land use permitting); Oil and Gas Projects; Long Range Planning; Building; Environmental Health; and Licensing Marijuana Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning, or a related field. A master’s degree and AICP certification is preferred. 
• Three to five years of professional planning experience and demonstration of increasingly responsible related experience in land use planning and local government administration.  
• Three to five years of experience with direct contact and assistance to the public in a governmental or regulatory context.

Compensation & Benefits:

Gunnison County is offering a salary range of $94,508 to $133,682 for this position dependent upon experience and qualifications. The comprehensive benefits package include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage & FSA
• Vacation Leave based on years of service
• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service
• 11 paid holidays
• Dependent Care FSA
• Life, Supplemental Life, and AD&D
• County 401(a) Retirement Program
• 457 Deferred Comp Plan Match Program

For questions about this position, please contact:

Greg Prothman
GMP Consultants 
Greg@gmphr.com  
206-714-9499

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Salary: $4,990-$6,065 Monthly (DOE)
Department: Administration
Reports To: Public Works Director
FLSA: Exempt
Closing: Open Until Filled
First Review: June 13, 2022

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Job Description:

The City is currently accepting applications for the position of City Planner.

This position is responsible for both short-range and long-range planning for the City as well as supporting other departments on major City Projects.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, WA State Department of Retirement PERS plan. Also includes paid vacation, holidays, and other leave per the City’s Personnel Policies.

(Note – this list is not all-inclusive but a general list of duties and responsibilities for this position. The employee is also expected to meet other standards of performance. Employee may also perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or to meet current workload needs.)

• Respond to public inquiries by phone, email, and in-person with information on planning projects, processes, codes and policies.
• Evaluate land use and building permit requests for compliance with governmental ordinances and polices.
• Ensure legal and public notice deadlines and requirements are met for land use permits.
• Prepare and present reports to City Council, Planning Commission, community groups, private organizations, and staff to explain the impact of projects and developments.
• Coordinate the preparation or administration of plans, land use regulations, design standards, information systems, or planning programs.
• Manage and update the City’s long-range including:
  • GMA-Comprehensive Plan
  • GMA-Development Regulations
  • GMA-Critical Areas
  • Shoreline Master Program
  • Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
  • Water System Plan
  • Sewer System Plan
• Manage and update the City’s short-range planning including:
  • Permit application processing for:
    • Conditional Use Permits
    • Zoning Variances
    • Lot Line Adjustments
    • Short Subdivisions
    • Long Subdivisions
    • Subdivision Variances
    • Final Plat Approval
• Inter-agency coordination between:
  • All City Departments
  • Whatcom County Planning
  • City/County Planner Group
  • Whatcom Council of Governments
  • State Department of Ecology
  • State Department of Commerce
  • County Department of Emergency Management (DEM)
  • County River and Flood
• Manage and prepare SEPA Reviews, Code Updates, Public Works Projects, GIS Mapping, Grants.
• Investigate and enforce violations of local codes and ordinances.
• Manage projects.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Other Potential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide back-up support to the Public Works Director or other departments as needed.
• Compose, input, and edit a variety of correspondence, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness.

Work Schedule:

This position works a 40-hour workweek schedule (Monday through Friday).

Travel:

This position will have the opportunity to travel overnight on an occasional basis for training and other professional development.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to legally work in the United States and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor of Arts degree in planning or a related field such as geography, economics, political science or environmental studies, or any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

Applicant must possess:

• A valid Washington State driver’s license
• Current CPR & First Aid certification or be able to obtain them within six months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, regulations, and techniques in the field of municipal land use planning.
• General familiarity with legal foundations of planning.
• Municipal administration, ordinances, statues and other legal processes.
• Research methods and ability to compile and analyze original data.
• Public participation techniques and best practices.
• Basic cartography, graphic design and the use of Geographic Information Systems.

Skills & Abilities to:

• Organize and participate in public involvement process and to communicate ideas to the public effectively.
• Write clear and concise reports and plans.
• Establish successful working relationships with public officials, City staff, consultants, community members and citizens.
• Work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions.
• Work independently and make decisions on multiple projects at the same time.
• Use a computer and applicable software related to job duties including word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), presentation preparation (Microsoft PowerPoint), GIS fundamentals, database software, file management programs such as OneDrive or SharePoint.
• Use remote/virtual meeting programs (Microsoft Teams or Zoom).
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities:

Work is performed in an office or conference room setting, through computer based virtual meetings, and occasionally outdoors. A moderate amount of local travel is involved in construction site visits and facility and area tours. Consequently, the incumbent is exposed to occasional inclement weather and the normal transportation and construction activity such as high noise levels, moving vehicles and machines, dust and mud, and traversing of exposed and sometimes insecure walkways and platforms. May wear protective clothing and equipment such as hard hat, gloves, goggles, and safety vest. Work requires some exertion such as climbing, walking over rough surfaces and loose material; crouching, bending, stooping and reaching; and lifting of light to moderately heavy items. Work requires average physical agility
and dexterity.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Bell at jbell@cityofsumas.com or by mail at PO Box 9, Sumas, WA 98295

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Salary: $70,948.80 – $84,635.20 Annually
Location: Sequim, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Dept. of Community Development
Job Number: 22-00015
Closing: Continuous

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

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Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing a variety of professional planning functions related to both long range and current planning. The Senior Planner must be oriented toward community service, be sensitive to the public process and able to uphold the professional ethics inherent to the field of planning. This position works closely with various advisory committees including the Planning Commission, community organizations and other civic groups, and makes presentations to the City Council periodically. The Senior Planner is expected to be present during normal business hours, and some evening or weekend work may be required for meetings, presentations, community events and other opportunities to engage citizens in planning activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position assumes independent responsibility, as assigned, for ordinance development and future planning projects related to the Growth Management Act and other state and federal mandates, development regulations, environmental protection, and land use permitting.  

1. Serves as senior staff representative to various advisory committees on current development projects as assigned, e.g., rezoning, variances, conditional use permits, street vacations, subdivisions, planned unit developments, design review matters and shoreline permits
2. Assists with ordinance development and future planning projects relating to the Growth and Shoreline Management Acts, Sequim Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code, and the State Environmental Policy Act
3. Plans, organizes and conducts research studies regarding planning issues
4. Develops recommendations and prepares reports regarding complex land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, community needs, housing, environmental issues and other local regulations or policies
5. Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners and the public regarding laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to the submission of plans, processing of applications and implementation requirements
6. Processes land use applications and permits, reviewing applications and site plans for compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures; recommends approval or identifies problems and analyzes alternatives
7. Prepares written, oral, and visual reports, graphics and maps for hearing bodies, committees, community groups, and private organizations to explain City policy and the impact of planning and development on the community
8. Coordinates planning department activities with those of other City departments and offices to assure a consistent approach that is in compliance with policies, procedures, City ordinances and Council directives
9. Oversees current planning and permitting services, including the land use permit system, procedures, permit records and filing systems.
10. Actively identifies and recommends improvements in department programs, activities, policies, regulations and objectives
11. Assist Director and oversee Department functions and operations as directed
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Advanced knowledge of principles, practices and regulations in the field of municipal land use planning including land use, transportation, economic development, social impact, environmental impact and other related fields
2. Advanced knowledge of research methods to compile and analyze original data based on surveys, analysis, citizen participation and agency consultation
3. Advanced knowledge of government organizations, regulations and procedures, and of permit records management
4. Ability to read site development and building plans as well as subdivision plats and articulate the details of those plans both orally and in writing
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding proposals and sensitive issues
6. Ability to handle stressful situations and maintain composure while under pressure
7. Strong planning and organizational skills in facilitation, problem solving, decision making, and to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and the public regarding complex and controversial public policy issues or regulations; to demonstrate initiative using sound judgment to adapt strategy to changing conditions
9. Ability to direct or coordinate work efforts with other planning and City staff
10. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, utilizing appropriate visual media, in clear and concise language appropriate for the audience and purpose
11. Ability to work within approved budget with a focus on conserving organizational resources, and to develop and implement cost saving measures
12. Proficiency using computer programs including spreadsheet calculations, database development, graphic/imaging software, and GIS mapping.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning with at least five years’ experience in urban or regional planning, or at least seven years in local planning with a degree in a related field such as environmental studies, is required.
• Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desired.  
• A combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability may be considered.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license is required (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

Supplemental Information:

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed indoors in an office setting, as well as at events and meetings throughout the community. Some evening and/or weekend work for meetings, presentations, and out of town travel and overnight seminars/meetings may be required. The employee may be required to sit at a work station for extended periods of time, frequently using a computer and/or the phone. This individual must have the ability to hear at a normal level; verbally communicate in person and by telephone; stand, walk, and drive as needed throughout day; and occasionally lift and carry parcels weighing up 25 pounds.

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Salary: Assistant Planner – $26.89-$34.18 hourly | Associate Planner – $33.71-$42.89 hourly
Location: Corvallis, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Community Development
Job Number: 00945
Closing: Continuous

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

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Job Description:

Provide a range of professional planning, development review and land use inspection services to the public, City departments, Commissions, Boards, and City Council. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.  Depending on the Division’s needs, employees may be assigned to focus primarily on plan review or land use inspections.

Full-time, 40 hours per week, AFSCME-represented position, 12-month probationary period

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position descriptions below.

Assistant Planner

Associate Planner

As part of the Community Development Department, Development Services’ mission is to “facilitate the construction of approved development projects.”  Development Services is able to fulfill its mission by employing 23 full-time staff and providing a full array of land use, building, site engineering, inspection, and permitting services.

Essential Functions:

Reviews development proposals to ensure compliance with the City’s development code, the City’s right-of-way and access standards, and other requirements.  

Provides information to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups, and interested persons on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans, and related planning programs, services, and regulations 

Assists in the development of land use policies and procedures utilized by the division; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies as needed. 

Conducts field inspections of development sites to:

• Ensure compliance with all Land Development Code and other planning-related development requirements.
• Investigate complaints relating to land use issues.
• Inspect natural feature protections measures associated with development permits.

Issues written correction notices and conducts follow-up inspections.

Conducts technical research studies and prepares statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising regulations, policies, procedures, etc. Prepares staff reports and conducts occasional public presentations.  Assists applicants and citizens through the administrative development permit processes and the public hearing process.

Assists City staff in the enforcement of local ordinance and in interpreting City codes and master plans. 

Administers the City’s sign code by processing sign applications and issuing sign permits.

Analyzes and evaluates administrative land use applications and prepares decisions based upon adopted review criteria.

Assists customers by answering a variety of land use, zoning, natural features, and floodplain regulations over the telephone, through email correspondence,   and at the Development Services front counter.

Attends pre-development and pre-construction meetings with applicants and other City staff to evaluate development proposals and provide feedback and information pertaining to land use and planning related issues. 

Administers the City’s sidewalk café and mobile food unit programs by processing and inspecting applications. 

Reviews and evaluates site plans and building elevation plans for compliance with the City’s adopted design standards, zoning requirements, and site design standards.   

Reviews landscape and irrigation plans, and tree removal activities and collaborates with the City Urban Forester for tree removal or replanting within the public right-of-way.

Provides information to customers regarding the City’s floodplain regulations and processes floodplain development applications for conformance with these City adopted standards.  

Operates and drives a motor vehicle safely and legally.

Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions. 

Conforms to all safety rules and performs work in a safe manner.
Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Adheres to all City and Department policies.

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or a related field.
• One year experience in land use planning. A Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Geography or a related field may substitute for the one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to implement urban planning principles in the areas of land use, zoning and development review. Thorough knowledge of City codes and ordinances, public policies and legal requirements of land use planning.
• Working knowledge of Geographical Information System (GIS) is desirable.
• Excellent research, analytical, and interpretive skills.
• Familiarity with the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) floodplain regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to manage and negotiate conflicting positions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, work on complex projects, and maintain responsiveness to public needs and requests.
• Ability to get along well with coworkers and the public and maintain effective work relationships.

Special Requirements:

• Attendance of occasional evening and/or after-hours meetings required.
• Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License. 
• Ability to travel to project development sites and conferences as needed.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on “Apply” above).  Position is open until filled with first review of applications on Friday June 17, 2022.

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer in Compliance with ADA.

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Salary: $120,669 – $148,406 annually DOQ
Job ID: 1011
First Review: July 5, 2022  

Learn more about this position and apply today at GMP Consultants website.

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Job Description:

Located 13 miles southeast of Seattle, the City of Newcastle is seeking a Community Development Director for this peaceful residential community known for offering its 13,310 residents the convenience of metropolitan living with the comfort and community of a small town. Money Magazine has repeatedly named Newcastle as “100 Best Places to Live.”

The City of Newcastle strives to be one of the best small towns in the country. City staff are an experienced, progressive group who work to provide a high level of service and foster a sense of community for the broad diversity of people who choose to call Newcastle home.  The Community Development Department enjoys high staff morale, based on a developed sense of camaraderie and teamwork.

The Ideal Caadidate:

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a small-town setting with limited staffing and multiple, sometimes competing, responsibilities. They will be responsive to the community’s high expectations for quality design, preservation of community character, enforcement of adopted codes, and effective growth management strategies.  The position requires a pragmatic individual who can balance community demands against the practical needs of developers, property owners, and business owners. 

The individual should be a strong mentor and leader, able to inspire a shared vision with his or her staff, and collectively develop and/or build upon a strong vision for the Community.  Finally, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills in writing and public presentations, and exhibit diplomacy and tact in public and private conversations.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in planning, public administration, or a closely related field. Master’s degree in planning, public administration or a closely related field is preferred.
• Six (6) years of applicable experience in local government community development, including two (2) years of mid-management and supervisory experience.

Why Apply?

• Grow in an organization with a friendly and collaborative staff, supportive management, a visionary and respectful planning commission, a supportive mayor and council, and a high work ethic among individual employees.   

• Enjoy working in a leadership role, but also in the trenches.  As a small department, there are needs in both areas.   

• Engage in downtown redevelopment with a City that has adopted the needed codes and provisions for a successful downtown and is ready for someone who can move this effort to the next level. 

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Salary: $5,881.12 to $7,673.52 depending on qualifications.
Benefits: Vacation and sick leave, retirement, and excellent health benefits.
Job Status: Open – open and accepting applications
Job Closing Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 – 5:00pm

Learn more about this position and apply today at City of White Salmon’s website.

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Job Description:

The City of White Salmon has an immediate opening for a Land Use Planner.

The Land Use Planner performs professional work in the fields of current planning, long-range planning, environmental analysis and/or geographic information system. Responsibilities include timely and efficient processing of development applications, the preparation of studies and reports and the review and implementation of zoning regulations, land use, environmental, natural resources, transportation, and public facility elements. The position is responsible for providing accurate information to the public, employees of the City, and elected officials on many state and local code provisions, official land use maps, and other pertinent information. The position is responsible for accomplishment of tasks as assigned, strong communication skills with the public and employees and sound organization practices to assure optimum services to the community.

The position, as assigned by the City Administrator, may have final authority on certain land use decisions, including short subdivisions, shoreline permits or exemptions and SEPA. Responsible for applying thorough and full-scope knowledge of modern techniques and concepts of planning, requiring initiative, creativity, analysis, and interpretation to create a motivating atmosphere.

The Land Use Planner reports to the City Administrator and may work in excess of 8 hours a day or 40 hours per week. The City has a remote work policy that could apply to this position. Candidates must possess at least three (3) years of experience in local land use planning including land use permitting and zoning application and; the equivalency of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Land Use Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Community and Economic Development, or Geography. A Master’s degree in Land Use Planning may be substitut6ed for up to two years for required experience.

The full job description can be found at the link above or can be obtained by emailing Jan Brending, Clerk Treasurer at janb@ci.white-salmon.wa.us.

This is a Non-Union Exempt.

Please submit an application, resume and three references to City of White Salmon, Attention:

Jan Brending, PO Box 2139, White Salmon, WA 98672 or by email to janb@ci.white-salmon.wa.us.  

First review of applications will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Position is open until filled.

The City of White Salmon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary: $88,920.00 – $112,715.20 Annually
Location: WA 98057-2906, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department: DLS – Dept. of Local Services
Job Number: 2022VS16246
Division: Permitting
Closing: 6/8/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Learn more and apply today at King County’s Government Jobs page.

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Job Summary:

In order to hire and maintain a quality workforce that reflects the diversity of the community and works well within our True North values-based organization, the Permitting Division of the Department of Local Services (DLS) is accepting applications for the career-service position of Senior Planner (Project/Program Manager III).

Senior Planners work under the supervision of a Product Line Manager to produce or help produce timely, accurate, quality reviews and approvals of land use and building permits. Working in a collaborative manner, Senior Planners work with a higher degree of independence. They apply their years of current planning experience to review a variety of permit types ranging from single-family projects to complex commercial or infrastructure projects, but may work more often on complex, high profile, and/or time-sensitive projects.

Senior Planners are responsible for carefully reviewing permit application plans and technical documents; working cooperatively with others in the department and in other agencies; and writing technical permit approval documents and staff reports that are clear, accurate, and defensible. Senior Planners may assist in developing code amendments; participate occasionally in long-range planning assignments; and, as directed, may be a technical resource for and provide workflow guidance to other planners. An essential part of the job is to work positively and, in a solution-oriented manner with customers, their design/engineering professionals, other members of the public, and co-workers. Some presentations to the public, hearing bodies, and other agencies will be required on a periodic basis.

Job Duties:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• As assigned by the Product Line Manager, review and potentially impose conditions upon land use and building permits according to applicable codes, laws, and policies.
• Author accurate and understandable permit language, technical documents, and staff reports that are consistent with applicable codes, laws, and policies.
• Manage individual work time to meet a fluctuating workload and achieve target review times.
• Serve as a technical resource for other planners in the department.
• As directed, assist in managing the workflow of other planners in the department, and help establish Standard Work practices for permit types.
• Develop or assist in developing code and plan amendments that bring greater relevance or improve departmental processes or systems, support ad hoc long-range planning assignments.
• Support pre-application conferences and assist with customer inquiries.
• Work cooperatively with others in the department or in other agencies to resolve permit- and process-related issues.
• Exhibit and support a culture of superior customer service; to the extent possible, help applicants find the correct pathway to what the applicant wants to achieve.
• Communicate on the job in ways that reflect well upon King County, the County Executive, the department, and the incumbent.
• Scrupulously honor commitments made to customers and others. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban studies, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in current planning.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, policies, and regulations; knowing when to reach out for assistance from supervisor or other professionals.
• Demonstrable experience with long-range planning assignments. Demonstrable supervisory experience of current planning professionals.
• Clear and effective communication skills: ability to listen, provide feedback, and negotiate outcomes as needed; ability to provide accurate and concise oral presentations.
• Ability to help establish and commitment to work within a Standard Work framework in the department.
• Skill in providing customer service and training.
• Skill in handling multiple competing priorities and producing quality detailed work within tight timeframes.
• Skill in working effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Skill in problem solving with effective solutions.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in planning or a related field.
• Demonstrable track record of success with complex, high-profile, and/or time-sensitive projects.
• Professional current planning experience in a rural context.
• Experience in making presentations to Hearing Examiners, legislative bodies, and the public.
• Frontline customer service experience.
• American Institute of Certified Planners accreditation.

Necessary Requirements: 

• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely throughout the County.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to traverse construction sites in any weather condition.

Supplemental Information:

Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview on June 14, 2022.

If you are selected as a finalist, you will be invited to come back on June 17, 2022, for a second interview.

This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months. Including career service, special duty assignments, STT and TLT opportunities. 

Who May Apply:

This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current Local 17 PROTEC members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

Work Schedule:

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours.

Forms & Materials:

A completed King County Application and writing sample from your past work that demonstrates your analytical abilities and for which you were the lead author.  It could be a staff report, policy analysis/recommendation, briefing memo, etc. is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills for the position.

Union Membership: PROTEC 17

Selection Process:

Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted teleconference via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Vivienne Swai
Human Resources Analyst
206-477-1538
vswai@kingcounty.gov

Teleworking Requirement:

The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking; complemented with onsite work and, meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

About the Department:

King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county. Taken together, the population in unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director’s Office and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. The Director’s Office includes a robust Community Service Area group focused on identifying and responding to the needs of urban and rural unincorporated King County residents and businesses. The department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all the unincorporated areas.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department’s hybrid environment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to: submit proof of vaccination or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
 
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Together, with leadership and our employees, we’re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation’s best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our “True North”, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance guiding principles–we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native Americans and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer:

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

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Department: Community Development
Reports to: Mayor and City Administrator
Review Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Range: $8,560.00 – $10,840.26/DOE

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General Purpose:

Under general policy direction from the City Administrator and Mayor, plans, organizes, directs and integrates the City’s community development programs and services; and performs related work as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

An incumbent in this class is a department head with responsibility for policy development, program planning, budget management, administration, grant management, parks development, and operational direction of the Planning and Community Development Department functions. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing department objectives and goals within guidelines established by the City Council.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the Planning and Community Development Department; with the Associate Planner and staff, develops, implements and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the City’s mission and Council priorities; directs the development of and monitors performance against the annual department budget and the City’s Capital Improvement Plan budget; manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, policies, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the performance of the Associate Planner and permit technician; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; makes decisions on compensation and other rewards to recognize performance; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the City’s personnel rules and policies.
• Provides leadership to develop and retain highly competent, public service-oriented staff through selection, compensation, training and day-to-day management practices that support the City’s mission and values.
• Represents the City and the department in Design Review Board, Planning Commission, Park Board, Hearing Examiner and City Council meetings; informs and advises these groups, as well as the City Administrator and Mayor, on local and regional community development, environmental and infrastructure planning issues.
• Ensures the timely preparation of complete and accurate staff work for presentation to citizen committees, commissions and the City Council; performs research and analysis for presentations on special projects and community/planning issues.
• Community Development Manager interprets the department’s codes, regulations, plans, policies and functions for elected and appointed boards, citizens, the business community and the public.
• Coordinates and manages the City’s contract with the County Building Department.
• Assembles the necessary City and external consulting and volunteer resources to resolve a broad range of issues in current planning, advance planning, special local/regional planning projects, capital improvement projects and code enforcement programs.
• Oversees the preparation of new City ordinances and the amendment of existing ordinances, the municipal code and the Community Plan; ensures conformance to City plans and regulations through code enforcement strategies; provides for appropriate protection of the City of Pacific’s natural resources and the preservation of the community’s unique character.
• Manages multiple capital improvement projects, coordinates CIP project activities with other City departments, retained engineers, and outside agencies and utilities.
• Monitors national and state-wide developments in planning, economic and community development matters; evaluates their impact on City programs and operations; implements departmental process improvement where warranted; represents the City in regional conferences and other forums.
• Work with staff and the City Engineer to ensure an accurate, timely, efficient and transparent process for the entire grant life cycle, from proposal to close. This entails pre-award management, tracking payments, reviewing or producing relevant reports, monitoring and post-award management.
• Review and approve grant award packets prior to notification of the award.
• Serve as the resident expert on grant compliance and interpretation of OMB Circulars and all applicable regulations, policies and procedures. Interpret applicable regulations and translate into operational policies as required.
• Provide on-going training to program and finance staff as it relates to grant administration and organizational policies.
• Plans and develops Park projects and future growth.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience with the Washington State Growth Management Act, Local Project Review Act, Shoreline Management Act and State Environmental Policy Act including the preparation and adoption of periodic updates and minor amendments
• Enforce development codes by working collaboratively with the City’s Code Enforcement Officer
• Flood Plain Administrator
• Skilled in both virtual and in-person meeting facilitation
• Oversee departmental consultants
• Attend City Council Planning Commission and Park Board meetings

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

Theory, principles, practices and techniques of community development planning, building inspection, code enforcement, economic development, grant management and related community development services; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations governing the administration of planning and community development; SEPA and NEPA regulations of community housing; principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records; organization and functions of an elected City Council and appointed boards and commissions; the Brown Act and other laws and regulations governing the conduct of public meetings; the City’s personnel rules and policies, principles and practices of management and supervision.

Ability to:

Plan, direct and integrate broad, comprehensive planning and community development programs and services; analyze complex planning and community development issues and problems, evaluate alternative solutions and develop sound conclusions, recommendations and courses of action; present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings; understand, interpret, explain and apply local, state and federal law and regulations governing land use planning and community development; evaluate management practices and adopt effective courses of action; develop clear, concise and comprehensive technical reports, correspondence and other written materials; exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Council, Planning Commission, DRB, other commissions and boards, officials, staff, private and community organizations, developers and others encountered in the course of the work

Training & Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, city or community development, regional planning, law, or a closely related field; and at least five years of progressively responsible management and administrative experience in municipal planning and community development, at least two of which were at a managerial level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:

• A valid Washington state driver’s license.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret situations; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with officials and the public.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works under typical office conditions; the noise level is usually quiet.

How to Apply:

Fill out application. Applications can be emailed to the Personnel Manager.

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Location: Kelso, WA
Salary: $57,877 – $72,346 (II) / $66,043 – $82,554 (III)
First Review of Applications: June 19, 2022 (open until filled).

Learn more about this position and apply today at The Prothman Company website.

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About Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments:

Located in Kelso, Washington, the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments serves the communities primarily within the southwest Washington counties of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum. The region offers residents a comfortable, small-town lifestyle with access to the many outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities to be found on the Pacific Coast, the nearby mountains, and the two major metropolitan cities of Seattle and Portland, Oregon.

The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) is a voluntary association supported by a membership of 36 entities made up of counties, cities/towns, ports, school districts, utility districts, fire districts, economic development councils, a community college, 911 public authority, chambers, and nonprofit agencies in the region. CWCOG has a highly varied work program with initiatives undertaken in the areas of long and short-term regional and local planning, transportation and economic development planning, community development, technical assistance, and a wide array of contractual services. CWCOG is a board-directed organization and has a 2022 budget of $1,293,207 and employs approximately 9 FTEs.

Job Description:

Accountable to the Executive Director, the Planner III classification is distinguished from other COG planning positions by end-to-end project responsibility; building and managing projects to deliver contractual products on-time, on-budget, and to quality standards. The Planner III classification may provide work direction to a project team on occasion. Accountable to the Executive Director, the Planner II classification is distinguished from other COG planning positions by the need for specialized planning knowledge and the ability to work on moderately difficult projects with limited supervision.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a similar field, and 3-5 years of planning experience is required.
• Experience related to urban or regional plans, comprehensive plans, economic development, transportation, or community development is a plus.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong generalist skills, and project leadership experience, including requisite planning, organizational and people skills.

For questions, call 206-368-0050. The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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