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The City Planner is a professional position responsible for all aspects of the Planning Department, to include supporting the Planning Commission, developing plans for community development and sustainability, and administering applicable city code under the supervision of the Public Works Director.

CLASSIFICATION: OVERTIME EXEMPT, SALARIED AND CONFIDENTIAL
SALARY: $67,604 – $83,869; DOE
HOURS: MON-FRI OFFICE HOURS, 0800-1700; SOME EVENINGS/WEEKENDS REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years’ progressively responsible experience in mid-to-upper level management. Two (2) years’ administrative experience writing analytical reports, completing targeted research and delivering customer service. Valid Alaska driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.  Preference given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field; experience in municipal planning and land use; experience with Geographical Information System (GIS); and/or American Institute Certified Planners (AICP) certification.

First Review of Applications: May 31st, 2024

Your job in the department is to . . .  
Under the direction of the Planning and Development Services Director, this position oversees and facilitates GIS applications, analysis, and processes to provide reliable and accessible GIS analyses and datasets. This position conducts the analysis of spatial data, creates maps and other presentation materials, and maintains the city-wide GIS databases and systems. The GIS Specialist manages projects, technology, resource needs, and makes recommendations for GIS development. This position supports other departments for GIS integration, requirements, and projects, including planning, utilities, parks, engineering, and more. 

Your job also involves . . . 
Performing technical duties involving the QC/QA of tabular and spatial data, geographic analysis, and cartographic production of graphics and maps.  Oversee and lead the development and implementation of standards and procedures to create and maintain the citywide enterprise GIS. 

The Code Compliance Specialist is classified as a technical position within the city and operates within its own specific functional area (Code Enforcement) as a part of the Community Development Department. The person in this position serves as the City’s Code Enforcement Officer and uses technical knowledge and discretion in managing an active caseload as well as overseeing the implementation and updating of applicable regulations. The Code Compliance Specialist’s efforts are necessarily coordinated with other staff and external parties. The person filling this position will receive, investigate, research, and resolve citizen questions, complaints, violations, and issues relating to zoning, land use, signs, surface water, site development, and compliance with other related municipal codes.

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Policy Manager (WMS Band 2) position.  This position is located in our Headquarter Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program at the Department of Ecology is looking for an individual interested in working in a fast paced, highly collaborative position. This position coordinates legislative analysis, rulemaking, and policy development, and is based at Ecology Headquarters in Lacey, Washington. This key position gets in front of the issues, is vested in the value of outreach and serves as the Legislative Liaison for SEA and is the Growth Management Act (GMA) coordinator for the Department of Ecology. The position also coordinates federal legislative issues for the SEA Program and leads implementation on emerging program initiatives. This position reports directly to the SEA Program Manager. The SEA Program consists of seven (7) unique policy areas (floodplains, coastal/ocean, shoreline management, wetlands, clean energy, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), GMA and multiple sections with strong federal nexuses (NW Straits, Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Coastal Zone Management, Aquatic Protection and Washington Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps). The Policy Manager engages regularly with the policy leads and managers in these respective areas.

Performs the most highly skilled professional planning and development work in such areas as long range land use planning, zoning, water quality and various other specialty areas such as transportation modeling, watershed planning, and wildlife habitat planning. Planner III’s are assigned to the most challenging projects and assignments, measured by a combination of the project’s complexity, scope, impact on the community or other relevant considerations. Examples would include major project, controversial developments, those with the highest and most complex environmental implications or those representing the greatest cost to the developer or revenue source to the county. Employees in this classification act in a lead capacity within area(s) of expertise and may direct the work of others within the Department that assist with assigned project(s). Being a highly competent journey level planner with emphasis in a specific area is not sufficient alone to warrant classification at this level.

This is a Local 307 union position.

The City of Puyallup is hiring a Senior Planner to join our Planning team.  This is a full-time, temporary position, anticipated to be a 9-month assignment.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive priority consideration.  

It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the wellbeing 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.

The successful candidate will primarily be focusing on comprehensive (long-range) planning, including annexations, legislation, and urban growth area issues, and may also involve some current planning work. The position requires a broad range of knowledge and experience in the planning field. Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the Planning Manager. Work may require occasional contact with the Hearing Examiner, Planning Commission, City Council, representatives of other City departments and divisions, other governmental agencies, land developers and their agents, and the general public to provide information and advice on sensitive community issues. Work is performed in an office setting, but does require occasional field investigations. Work may require attendance at meetings which frequently occur outside normal work hours.

The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,000 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.

We are seeking an energetic planning professional to provide private and municipal planning and permitting expertise as we develop and execute a wide variety of projects out of our Spokane office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative and be able to work with our diverse clientele as a quick learner, working on a variety of planning-related tasks and responsibilities, and integrating with our company-wide planning team on projects across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. They will be partnered with SCJ planners, senior planners, and project managers to strengthen professional relationships with clients.

Who we are

Our mission is to serve our clients, communities, and each other with creativity, knowledge, insight, and perspective. As a 100% employee-owned company, at SCJ we value trust, compassion, freedom, stewardship, and integrity. We routinely and easily cross job description lines in order to be part of getting something done. Our fast-paced, fun, and flexible atmosphere offers the opportunity for meaningful work that challenges you, makes a difference, and improves communities. We specialize in civil engineering, transportation planning & design, environmental & urban planning, landscape architecture & design, and public outreach. With great projects and a fun-loving team, our firm has been named as both one of the nation’s fastest-growing and best places to work multiple times.

What our planning projects may include

• Current planning support for small-town clients
• Town center planning and redevelopment
• Comprehensive Plan updates
• Housing Action Plans
• Land use planning and permitting
• Parks and Trails planning

What you’ll be doing

• Interesting and challenging work that builds communities.
• Valuing relationships both within and outside of SCJ with strong communication. You will communicate with and build professional relationships with clients, agencies, colleagues, and the public. 
• Working with municipal clients. You will be part of a team providing on-call support for municipal clients.
• Consulting and prioritizing. We’re looking for someone who can consult with clients, planners, and architects on specifications and project needs, assist with current and long-range planning projects, and be able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Coordinating. You’ll be coordinating the planning and permitting for work projects as well as working with planners to ensure work tasks are organized and progressing. 
• Working on a variety of project tasks. You’ll perform an assortment of land use, permitting, environmental, and transportation planning projects and tasks.
• Site visits and observations. We want you to get out of the office on occasion to visit the communities and clients you’re working for.
• Public engagement. Many of our planning projects have a degree of public engagement. This role will be integral in engagement efforts for a variety of projects.
• Supporting project managers, senior planners, and principals. You’ll be assisting with presentations to elected officials, hearings examiners, and various other public forums.
• Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

What you bring

• A passion for serving others, communication, creativity, and a commitment to high-quality work.
• A Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field or equivalent.
• Proficient in technical writing of plans and reports. A writing sample will be requested upon selection for interview.
• Knowledge of expectations and requirements in planning and permitting work for private &/or public clients.
• 2-4 years of planning experience. 

What we bring 

• An unbeatable culture: An autonomous and collaborative work environment, exceptional operational support, creative and supportive co-workers, and a compassionate leadership team. Plus other fun stuff including firmwide parties, mugshots, gold-medal virtual baking classes, fitness challenges, fantasy football league, trivia nights…and a variety of other creative ways we have found to come together and hang out. 
• Quality projects: We pursue work that improves communities, challenges us, and makes a difference.
• Community involvement opportunities and a charitable matching program. 
• Paid time off: vacation/sick time, holidays, personal floating holiday 
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan & employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Health, disability, and other insurance plan options to fit your needs. Including HSA & FSA. Contribution to medical/dental costs as follows: $665/mo. for employee-only coverage; $1,060/mo. for employee + child/ren coverage; $1,150/mo. for employee + spouse/domestic partner coverage; $1,545/mo. for employee + family coverage; any costs for health insurance premiums beyond the SCJ allowance will be your responsibility.

This is not a remote position. Though there is some flexibility, in-person office time will be necessary.

This is the first position in the building inspector series. The Building Inspector performs building inspections and plan review, organizes, and coordinates the activities of the building inspection program, secures compliance with municipal ordinances and regulations governing building construction, alteration, repair, demolition, grading, zoning and code e Administers and enforces the provisions of municipal codes and regulations pertaining to building and construction, grading, mechanical, plumbing and sign ordinances.

Position responsibilities include:

• Administers and enforces the provisions of municipal codes and regulations pertaining to building and construction, grading, mechanical, plumbing and sign ordinances.
• Performs plan check and reviews plan specifications and structures for compliance with City, State, and Federal codes and regulations.
• Determines appropriate fees based on City ordinance and issues construction permits.
• Recommends the initiation of abatement and condemnation proceedings.
• Maintains the building division filing systemand records archiving in accordance with the State of Washington Records Management procedures.
• Assists the public in obtaining information relative to codes and building issues.  Confers and corresponds with private and public external agencies and organizations. 
• As assigned, discuss, and explain various code regulations with the Planning Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and City Council on behalf of the Building Division.
•  Organizes and maintains records related to construction activity with the City.
• As applicable, prepare letters and notices requiring compliance with codes and ordinances. and prepares and presents staff reports and recommendations on building issues.

How to Apply:

Please complete and submit the online application, along with a letter of interest and resume. Evaluation of all candidates will be based on desirable qualifications. Only those selected to receive an interview will be contacted.

• To view the job flyer, CLICK HERE.
• To complete the online employment application, CLICK HERE