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The purpose of J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.” We foster an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. We are hiring a Planner/Lead Planner to support our Spokane and Coeur d’Alene offices. Planner and Lead Planner candidates are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated based on individual experience. 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.

We are expanding our planning services in Eastern Washington and North Idaho and seeking a lead or senior professional land use planner to join our Spokane office. Company-wide, J-U-B has an experienced team of certified planners (long range as well as land development), landscape architects, GIS professionals, transportation and environmental planners, that work on a wide variety of projects. This position requires an individual who is excited to be part of a high performing team and has a strong desire to support and lead a broad range of projects throughout the region. This position is intended to directly grow planning services within Eastern Washington/North Idaho communities. 

While working with J-U-B’s multi-disciplinary project teams, typical tasks and assignments may include:

• Research, analyze, and prepare comprehensive/general plans, subarea plans, transportation plans, and other land use plans and amendments.
• Conduct research involving a wide range of topics to support planning and development projects, including collecting, tabulating, analyzing, and interpreting statistical and factual data. 
• Support review of land development proposals for consistency with all relevant plans, guidelines, and regulations.
• Meet and/or facilitate technical and citizen advisory committees to present, discuss or formulate policy recommendations.
• Present effectively to public planning committees and commissioners, as well as local decisionmakers.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate designations for future land use using zoning and subdivision maps, transportation systems, and other related maps and documents.
• Prepare proposals for planning projects, create technical approaches, scopes of work including cost proposals, and evaluate specific contract provisions.
• Collaborate and work efficiently as a team with project managers, planners, public involvement specialists, engineers, and other subject matter experts. Possess expertise to lead project teams as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude of cooperation in the performance of work assignments, including adaptability, flexibility, and proactive engagement.
• Assist the land development team with application preparation, permitting and client coordination. 
• Lead business development efforts in the region for both long- and short-range planning services.  Assist with business      development efforts company wide as requested.
• Support J-U-B’s subsidiary The Langdon Group with public involvement services. 

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, geography, community development, landscape architecture or related field, or equivalent qualifying experience. 
• 4-8+ years of experience preferred in either public or private sector planning, preparing Comprehensive, General and Specific Plans, implementing or preparing local land use codes or guidelines, and other community development activities. 
• AICP certification desired, AICP certification is required for a Lead Planner.
• Strong self-motivation, team focus, and ability to push tasks to completion.
• Strong written/speaking communication, computer, and organizational skills–including technical writing.
• Experience with the Washington State Growth Management Act.

Salary Range:

$36.00 to $53.00 per hour for a Planner to Lead Planner, determined by experience. 

Benefits:

J-U-B offers a generous benefits package including:

• Bonuses for qualified employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans

See our website for more benefit details: https://web.jub.com/join-us/our-benefits/ 

Salary Description: $36.00 to $53.00/hr DOE

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor the incumbent performs professional level planning functions to administer and coordinate complex work programs. The incumbent helps manage special projects, code development and review, and updates to the County’s Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. The selected candidate will coordinate across functional areas of the planning process and must be highly knowledgeable about principles, practices, and techniques of planning; related state and federal laws, growth management, ordinances, rules and regulations; implementation of zoning and other ordinances; application of land use, design standards, economic development, affordable housing, environmental review, and/or social concepts to the planning process. The incumbent performs research and analysis to support project development and implementation. 

Work is performed at a project lead level, with a high degree of independence. Work assignments are performed with general instruction and require considerable independence in the selection of courses of action and resolution of complex or unique problems within the framework of department policies and procedures. Performance is measured more by outcomes than by outputs or tasks. Activities may include projects with a high degree of sensitivity or controversy, interpretations of law, decision-making under ambiguous circumstances, and ongoing relationships with other local governments, tribes, and state or federal agencies.
DCD focuses on enabling and assisting our Kitsap residents in building affordable, structurally sound, and environmentally conscious developments in the Kitsap Community. We provide our team the opportunity to learn and grow within our positive and innovative work environment; we empower our team to make decisions and pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement. Kitsap County DCD has earned national awards for the permitting system, public disclosure request system, and risk check program. It has received two Governor’s Awards for comprehensive planning efforts and is recognized for its natural resources program by federal and state agencies as the “go to organization” for Puget Sound restoration efforts. The department has very engaged employees dedicated to delivering effective and efficient services to the citizens of Kitsap County. Nearly all employees are Lean Six Sigma trained and have development plans that encourage career growth at all levels.

Please learn more about the department at our County webpage.

Depending on experience and background, candidates will be brought on as a Junior Planner ($74,339.20 – $82,056.00) or a Senior Planner ($84,115.20 – $95,180.80).  A Junior Planner would meet the minimum qualifications with a demonstrated work history of moderately complex professional planning.  A Senior Planner would have more advanced professional planning experience of high complexity and variety, often as a lead or with greater independence and judgment.Hybrid/remote work options and flexible work schedule may be available as approved by Manager. 

Kitsap County DCD seeks an ENVIRONMENTAL JUNIOR PLANNER or SENIOR PLANNER to join our team of professionals.

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the incumbent performs varied and responsible professional planning work to evaluate, review, and process routine applications related to regional and community development in accordance with established procedures with an emphasis on environmental review.  The incumbent specializes in plan reviews of a specific nature, supports development of planning and environmental studies, and make recommendations pertaining to land use, environmental use, and advanced planning impacts. The Environmental Planner will perform code development research and drafting, support implementation of land use and environmental regulations, and present technical reports and recommendations to hearings bodies.  

The position will work largely with development codes that regulate Kitsap County’s Critical Areas Ordinance, Shoreline Master Program and State Environmental Policy Act checklist review/determinations under its Environment ordinance. The position will conduct field visits, independently or with government/Tribal agencies, to understand site conditions and the necessary response or conditioning of development permits.  The incumbent will also assist peer planners on understanding code application as needed.  The incumbent will track changes needed for code development/improvement and will assist the division’s Community Planning section on studying and adopting development code changes as needed.

DCD focuses on enabling and assisting our Kitsap residents in building affordable, structurally sound, and environmentally conscious developments in the Kitsap Community. We provide our team the opportunity to learn and grow within our positive and innovative work environment; we empower our team to make decisions and pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement. Kitsap County DCD has earned national awards for the permitting system, public disclosure request system, and risk check program. It has received two Governor’s Awards for comprehensive planning efforts and is recognized for its natural resources program by federal and state agencies as the “go to organization” for Puget Sound restoration efforts. The department has very engaged employees dedicated to delivering effective and efficient services to the citizens of Kitsap County. Nearly all employees are Lean Six Sigma trained and have development plans that encourage career growth at all levels.

Please learn more about the department at our County webpage.

Kitsap County DCD seeks a LAND USEJUNIOR PLANNER or SENIOR PLANNER to join our team of professionals.

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the incumbent performs varied and responsible professional planning work to evaluate, review, and process routine land use and environmental applications related to regional and community development in accordance with established procedures.

Our planners specialize in plan reviews of a specific nature, support development of planning studies, and make recommendations pertaining to land use, environmental use, and advanced planning impacts. Planners will perform code development research and drafting, support implementation of land use and environmental regulations, and present technical reports and recommendations to hearings bodies.
DCD focuses on enabling and assisting our Kitsap residents in building affordable, structurally sound, and environmentally conscious developments in the Kitsap Community. We provide our team the opportunity to learn and grow within our positive and innovative work environment; we empower our team to make decisions and pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement. Kitsap County DCD has earned national awards for the permitting system, public disclosure request system, and risk check program. It has received two Governor’s Awards for comprehensive planning efforts and is recognized for its natural resources program by federal and state agencies as the “go to organization” for Puget Sound restoration efforts. The department has very engaged employees dedicated to delivering effective and efficient services to the citizens of Kitsap County. Nearly all employees are Lean Six Sigma trained and have development plans that encourage career growth at all levels.

Please learn more about the department at our County webpage.

The City of Puyallup is hiring for an Assistant Planner position. The position is part of the Planning Division in the Development and Permitting Services Department.  The priority application date is October 14th and the job posting may close upon receipt of a qualified applicant pool. 

It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the well being of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity.

This is an entry-level professional position, and the successful candidate will be focusing on current (permit-oriented) and/or comprehensive (long-range) planning.  Work assigned which is related to current planning includes development plan review, permit processing, generation of condition letters and staff reports, oral presentations, as well as zoning-related public information. Work assigned which is related to comprehensive planning  includes research and report writing, presentations to Boards and Commissions, mapping, public information and assistance, and data collection/analysis.

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.