• Columbia County
  • The salary range for this position is $79,435.20-$82,638.40 DOQ/DOE
  • Regular, Full-time

About the Position:

Columbia County is seeking applicants for the position of Planning Director. The Planning Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating activities of the various units of the Planning and Building Department for Columbia County (County). Work involves developing and implementing departmental policies; planning and executing short and long range and programs; and coordinating departmental activities with other County departments, governmental entities, and private or civic organizations. The position also serves as the County Floodplain Administrator.

Position is primarily focused on managing, coaching, and developing other people. Position requires extensive depth of expertise and knowledge in specialized functions or business areas that can be used to implement policies and procedures as well as determining efficient and innovative ways to accomplish the organization’s business strategies.  

This position is a full-time exempt – 40 hours minimum per week position, which offers full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement. and earned sick and vacation time. 

For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone 509-382-3930 or by email kristi_zinn@co.columbia.wa.us.