Senior Land Use Planner 3
Senior Land Use Planner 3
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Description
- This position is mostly remote but will come on-site as needed. There are occasional nights and evenings for engagement.
Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
Planning and Public Works (PPW) has an exciting opportunity at the Senior Planner level to serve as a land use and housing lead as part of our long-range planning team. We are seeking a highly motivated person who embraces diversity equity and inclusion principles to solve complex planning challenges. As a Senior Planner you would lead diverse projects and teams on advanced professional planning work as a subject matter expert. Planning projects could include working on implementing the CountysComprehensive Plan Community Plans code amendment updates related to cottage housing short term rentals affordable housing accessory dwelling units and warehousing joint planning with municipalities and ensuring adequate provision of public infrastructure to accommodate growth. Other related tasks include the review and monitoring of projects to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations plans contracts agency policies and procedures. This position will present information to County Officials departments external entities and the public regarding a wide range of long-range planning topics. As a team member you will work on a wide range of urban resource and rural topics.
Why Its a Great Department:
Planning and Public Works (PPW) is a diverse and fast-moving 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:
All positions require you to work across Department divisions County departments agencies and stakeholders to address topics such as growth management affordable housing environmental impacts capital facilities planning economic development climate change social and health needs and much more. Ideally we want candidates who have a thorough knowledge of subject matterespecially land use and housing and can provide technical assistance to the public communities and professionals regarding their division and projects. Particularly strong candidates will have experience with legislative code writing.
Throughout the training process you will meet with your supervisor regularly to discuss expectations and set goals for yourself as well as introduce you to the current policies and procedures technology/software and the Pierce County Code.Your Future in this Role:
You will have an opportunity to work alongside a diverse and talented team of PPW professionals agencies and community leaders to support planning activities by problem solving and developing innovative solutions to ensure the best services possible for the people of Pierce County. Your work will directly shape how Pierce County communities grow by developing foundational guiding policy documents that guide County programs and plans over time.
Your supervisor will expose you to all department functions and processes and involve you in real time training opportunities alongside more experienced teammates. You will have additional training/educational opportunities through organizations such as the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association Washington State Department of Commerce Services and Puget Sound Regional Council. Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the PPW Department and Pierce County.Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and technical expertise and training to staff.
- Serve as subject matter expert for assigned planning projects and programs especially land use and housing.
- Review and monitor various programs projects and applications to ensure compliance with various codes plans contracts agency policies and procedures and rules and regulations.
- Develop and prepare planning documents including drafting code amendments regulations policies and procedures.
- Interpret local state and federal laws regulations and guidelines as they relate to assigned responsibilities and stay abreast of various legislative changes.
- Perform research prepare special studies write reports collect and analyze various statistical and/or technical data to apply to a wide range of planning functions.
- Participate in and lead the preparation and presentation of reports and information and present to County Officials departments external entities and the general public regarding a wide range of planning functions and other related areas.
Qualifications
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bachelors degree in planning or related field.
- Three years of relevant planning work.
- Submit a current resume and cover letter with your application. Failure to attach this will result in an incomplete application.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience in local county/city or state planning.
- Expertise in land use housing and strong legislative code writing skills.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: GMA transportation planning shoreline and critical areas planning SEPA capital facilities planning equitable community engagement or buildable lands.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
- Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience education and/or training.
- 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 at at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.
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 great place to live work and raise a family
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
