Salary Range: $25.00 – $29.00/hour

Learn more about this position and apply today at the City of Buckley’s website.

Job Description:

This is a temporary part-time position. Under the direction of the Planning Director, the Planning Assistant performs a variety of professional planning duties in support of the administrative and general functions of the department. This position accomplishes many of the day-to-day tasks of the department such as ensuring compliance with City land use codes for building permits, home occupations, business license requests and administrative planning decisions such as sign permits and administrative variances, informing the public, land developers, and others of various City code and ordinance requirements at the counter, on the phone, via email and through public records requests; assisting in the development and revision of the Comprehensive Plan, and performing planning and coordination tasks for special projects and programs. The part-time Planning Assistant is given limited responsibility to manage projects, develop recommendations on planning issues, implement policies, and work with the public. The initial term of this position is limited to two years.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor of Arts degree in planning or a related field such as geography, economics, political science or environmental studies, or any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job. A recent graduate or graduate student or retired professional in one of these fields could suffice.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

Applicant must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license with a driving record free of serious or frequent violations.

Application Process – To apply for this position, please submit:

  • A resume (three pages maximum)
  • A detailed cover letter (one page maximum) describing your experience and why you are interested in the position.
  • City of Buckley Employment Application (available on the City of Buckley website)

You must submit your application packet (electronic preferred) to:

Attention: Treva Percival
Part-Time Planning Assistant
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1960
Buckley, WA 98321
Email: tpercival@cityofbuckley.com

Download applications and copy of the full job description from our website on the government page at http://www.cityofbuckley.com or request one by mail at P.O. Box 1960, Buckley, 98321, or call City Hall at 360-761-7801. Position is open until filled.

Priority Review will be giving to application received by April 20, 2022. Position is open until filled.

Buckley is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Buckley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state and local laws.

Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process, or those needing a job announcement in another format may call (360) 829-1921. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Buckley will provide reasonable accommodations for testing to applicants with disabilities, if requested. A written request that includes the accommodation needed is required at time of application