Planning Supervisor Planner 4 - Development Services
Planning Supervisor Planner 4 - Development Services
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$ 101868 - 130899
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Description
- This position works in an office environment and may include occasional field visits. Travel to various work sites businesses and/or meeting locations is required.
Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
The Planning Supervisor (Planner 4 provides program management supervision and advanced professional planning work. You will be responsible for supervising professional planning and program management work in a wide variety of planning functions. Work affects a wide range of activities relating to the administration of County plans and ordinances and often relates to activities of major public concern. Your work will involve applicable federal state and local laws regulations policies and procedures including principles and practices of public planning such as the Growth Management Act Shoreline Master Act SEPA and RCW 58.17 Plats Subdivisions and Dedications.
Why Its a Great Department:
Planning and Public Works (PPW) is a diverse and fastmoving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building operating and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provide unique opportunities to collaborate innovate and inspire. We are responsible for the county road and levee systems sewer systems airports ferries building permits environmental review sustainability community planning and code enforcement just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Works at to be Successful in the Role:
We are looking for someone who has great customer service and can handle sensitive and difficult issues with tact and patience. You will establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other County employees so effective communicative skills are a must. You will also present to the general public the Hearing Examiner and elected officials. Additionally bring in your knowledge and skills in site plan reviews for residential commercial and industrial projects where you can analyze information and draw valid conclusions. You will research techniques and the source validity and availability of information and use applicable computer software so skills in the use of drafting graphic and illustrative software equipment will be key.
Your Future in this Role:
You will have an ideal opportunity to work alongside a team of talented planners engineers and community leaders to problemsolve and look for efficiencies and strategies to provide improved public service in Pierce County. You will oversee the reviews being completed by other County staff to ensure effective overall project review. Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the Planning and Public Works Department and Pierce County.
Core Daily Responsibilities:- Supervise and coordinate work assignments for an assigned work unit to assure adherence to prescribed time lines and compliance with departmental procedures.
- Conduct performance evaluations and develop and establish performance measures and standards.
- Oversee the professional development of employees and provide guidance and technical expertise and training to staff.
- Oversee development preparation and presentation of department staff reports including draft policies and regulations.
- Supervise the review and monitoring of various programs projects and applications to ensure compliance with various codes plans contracts agency policies and procedures and rules and regulations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials employees and the general public.
Qualifications
- Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- Bachelors degree in planning or related field.
- Four years local county or state planning experience.
- One year of lead worker and/or supervisory experience.
- Positions in specific program areas may require programrelated experience education and/or training.
- Please submit a copy of your cover letter and resume. Failure to attach this will result in an incomplete application.
- A Masters Degree is preferred.
- Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers license or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources atat least two days prior to the need.
At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local direct and visible impact in our diverse community.Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
