Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Wage: Range H-13, $39.99 to $51.93 per hour
Status: Open
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Learn more about this position and apply today.at San Juan County’s website.
About San Juan County:
The mission of San Juan County is to provide public services that are vital for the health, safety, and general well-being of our citizens. We strive to environmentally and culturally preserve the heritage of the individual islands that make up our beautiful county. Public programs are managed effectively and prudently to serve our residents. We recognize that county employees and volunteers are the foundation for providing these services. Therefore, government activities are thoughtfully conducted in a way that is ethical, fair, just, and impartial.
Job Description:
Basic Function:
Formulates planning policies and implementation methods for land and shoreline use and development, resource management, housing, public facilities, transportation, etc; and facilitates public participation in development of policies and regulations for these activities. Evaluates planning policies for consistency with local and state land use, environmental, shoreline and growth management laws. Develops and evaluates information and alternatives for a broad range of planning issues. Prepares studies, reports, maps; and presents recommendations in public meetings and hearings. Reviews simple land divisions, short plats, variances, shoreline permits, CUPs, and subdivisions for conformance with county code and State law/ regulation including SEPA.
Processes administrative appeals. Conducts research and prepares and processes comprehensive plan and complex code amendments. Involves interpretation of regulations and State law; research and development of comprehensive plan & code amendments; and hiring/ management of consultants to assist the County with data gathering analysis and code/ comp plan amendments. Ability to analyze complex policy and regulatory issues and present a cohesive argument to decision-makers.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in urban or regional planning with five years government planning experience or equivalent work experience, Growth Management Act or Shoreline Master Plan experience preferred.
- Training or experience in review of construction plans, biology, hydrology, soils, horticulture or natural resources helpful but not required.
- AICP preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Must be able to work effectively with the public, in confrontational or adversarial situations.
- Must be able to interpret maps, property descriptions and technical documents. Requires excellent project management, record keeping and written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to make public presentations and prepare graphic displays of information.
Special Requirements:
Principal Duties:
- Formulates long-range, comprehensive and functional plans to address land use, housing, water and marine resources, transportation, capital facilities, utilities and historic preservation. Develops and evaluates information and alternatives for a broad range of long-range planning, community development and resource management issues.
- Formulates strategies and programs for citizen participation including work program preparation, organization, and implementation. Facilitates public and citizen advisory committee meetings on comprehensive planning and plan implementation.
- Prepares and presents testimony and recommendations for public hearings before the County Council, the Planning Commission, Growth Management Hearing Board and the courts.
- Organizes and coordinates interdepartmental comprehensive planning project efforts, including research, writing/editing, and mapping with the geographic information system.
- Researches, evaluates and writes plans and ordinances or amendments and recommends proposals for amendments to ordinances which affect land and shoreline development and resource management.
- Serves as project manager for long-range planning or special projects as assigned. When authorized by the Planning Manager or Director, delegates work projects and provides guidance to other county staff.
- Assists with current planning and development review workload. Participates in workflow analysis and performance improvement initiatives.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of several staff members and provides training, mentoring, direction and leadership to those employees.
- Works with the highest ethical standards, in accordance with RCWs and the San Juan County Personnel Policies, providing courteous and efficient service.
- Other duties as assigned
Miscellaneous Information:
Physical & Mental Requirements:
EQUIPMENT USAGE: Computer, printer, copier, fax, phone, calculator, audio visual equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment. Regularly attends meetings and occasionally visits site locations via auto, ferry, commercial aircraft or County boat. Some overtime and non-standard work hours may be required.
Submit Resume and Cover Letter to:
Human Resources, County Administration
350 Court Street, #5 (mailing address)
55 Second Street, Room 206 (office location)
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
FAX: (360) 370-5085
For information contact:
www.sanjuanco.com or (360) 370-7402
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Attachments and references can be included which may assist with the selection process. San Juan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please let us know if you need any accommodation to participate in the application process
For the safety of our employees and the public, we are requiring COVID vaccination for current employees and new hires.
