The Grays Harbor Council of Governments (GHCOG) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Planner (Transportation Planner II). Are you an early/mid-career planning professional looking for a dynamic role where you can make a real impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your expertise is respected? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We seek a motivated professional with interest in long-range planning within a rural setting to join our team.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Influence the county’s growth and development through comprehensive planning that aligns the county’s transportation infrastructure and leads long-range plans and policy development.
- Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement. This is a great opportunity to grow into a long-term or senior role within our community.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability, PERS retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick). This is a non-union, exempt position.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service. Work closely with stakeholders, elected officials, and community members.
- Work-Life Balance: 32-hour work week possible with corresponding salary. After orientation a part-time, remote work schedule can be considered. Flexible work schedules and a commitment to your well-being; 13 paid holidays.
Compensation: Planner II, $67,000-$82,000 annually DOQ and full benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance coverage, participation in Washington State’s Public Employees’ Retirement System, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays. This is a non-union, exempt position. 32-hour work week possible with corresponding salary. After orientation a part-time, remote work schedule can be considered.
Background: Grays Harbor Council of Governments (GHCOG) is a regional planning agency located in Aberdeen, WA serving Grays Harbor County, all nine cities, Grays Harbor Transit Authority, the Port of Grays Harbor, Grays Harbor PUD, Timberland Regional Library, the Chehalis Tribe and the Quinault Indian Nation. Areas of planning work include transportation, brownfields, park and recreation, community development, mapping and data, and grant assistance.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate for the Associate Planner position will have a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, urban planning, regional planning, public administration or a closely related discipline and hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Strong communication skills are a must. Knowledge and use of ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS online is desirable. Ability to satisfactorily pass a background investigation which shows no criminal activity that could directly impact the ability to perform the job.
Nature of Work: This position’s responsibilities involve developing, coordinating and organizing planning activities and GIS/data as need to support those activities.
The Associate Planner performs professional short- & long-range planning work including research and analysis, plan development, grant research and writing, reports and presentations to councils, boards and commissions, works with local agencies to develop comprehensive plans, capital facilities plan, park and recreation plans and other plans/studies as needed, including but not limited to transportation, land use, and infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be an effective communicator and be willing to be part of a small but collaborative work environment.
