Pay Range: $100,048 – $140,046 Annually | Midpoint: $120,057 Annually
Starting salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.
Summary:
Help shape the future of our community. This leadership position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operations, programs, and staff within the Planning Division. You’ll lead complex projects, collaborate with community partners, guide long-range planning efforts, and oversee development activities that influence the growth and character of the community. Work is performed under the general direction of the Development Services Director (“supervisor”), with supervision exercised over assigned personnel.
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Supplemental Information:
- This is a full-time, in-person position with a typical Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, may be available.
- This position is open until filled, with first consideration given to those applicants who apply prior to June 17, 2026.
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with coursework in urban or regional planning, or related field
- Five (5) years of experience in planning
- Two (2) years in a supervisory role
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Special Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license
Desirable Qualifications:
- Oregon and/or Washington municipal or public sector professional planning experience
- Knowledge of SEPA, NEPA, basic shoreline management, and Washington state growth management act.
- Experience presenting to elected officials, boards, or commissions
- AICP Certification
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Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
- Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee’s annual salary)
- City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington’s Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options. Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan.
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- Section 125 – Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Performance Assessment System
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position’s budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
- 0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
- 6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
- 10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
- 16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
- Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling (509) 942-7392.
The provisions of job announcements listed on this website do not constitute an expressed, or implied, contract of employment with the City. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling (509) 942-7392.
The provisions of job announcements listed on this website do not constitute an expressed, or implied, contract of employment with the City. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
