Salary Range: $5,183 to $6,616/month

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

Job Description:

This is a full-time exempt position. The Associate Planner is given broad responsibility for managing land use projects; providing staff support to the Planning Commission; supporting comprehensive plan and code development updates; ensuring land use and building permit compliance with City codes, plans and policies; providing recommendations on planning issues; presenting recommendations on land use permits to the Planning Director, Planning Commission, City
Council and Hearing Examiner; implementing policies; responding to planning inquiries from the public and appointed/elected officials; supporting code enforcement and special projects; and other related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

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.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

Applicant must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license, current CPR and First Aid certification or be able to obtain them within six months of hire.

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
Associate Planner

Mailing Address:             P.O. Box 1960
Buckley, 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 27, 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.