Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike!
The City of Kent is seeking an experienced and dynamic long-range planner to help build Kent’s future. In this role, the Principal or Senior Long-Range Planner will perform professional duties related to all aspects of City planning with a high degree of independence. You will lead complex planning projects, engage with diverse stakeholders, and leverage your knowledge of Growth Management Act, zoning, and urban design to create plans, policies, and regulations that reflect the needs and aspirations of our community. This is an exciting opportunity to not just develop plans, but to also implement them! The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team member. Five (5) years of professional level experience in municipal planning and a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration or a related field are required for a candidate to be qualified as a Senior Planner, while seven (7) years of professional level experience in municipal long-range planning and either a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in the fields listed above are required in order for a candidate to be placed at the Principal Planner level. If you have the requisite education and experience, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a proven track record in equitable community planning, we invite you to apply. Consider advancing your career and fostering the growth of a vibrant community through employment with the City of Kent.
There is ONE full-time position that will be filled by this recruitment process, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a benefited, non-represented position that is exempt from overtime.
**Please note that you must attach your cover letter and resume to your application in order for your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact our office Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at (253) 856-5270 and we will do our best to assist you.**
This position is open until filled; a first review of applications will take place July 8th. Initial interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of July 15th. Qualified candidates will be notified once the interview schedule has been established.
