Senior Planner
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The salary for this position is: $6967 $916 monthly.
The Community Planning & Economic Development(CPED)departmentis seeking a highly motivatedSenior Plannerto join our Community Development Division. Under the guidance of the Community Development Manager the Senior Planneris responsible for leading and coordinating a team of planning staff and executing land use planning review processes.
The Senior Planner will use their skills to provide expert level capabilities and guidance on land use permitting and development issues. This is a supervisory level position that will lead teams that may include Associate Planners Assistant Planners and Planning Technicians.
The focus of this position will be to provide leadership and technical guidance to planning staff while managing a caseload of more complex land use permits. The Senior Planner will oversee and support the review of various complex permit types including Shoreline Master Program permits State Environmental Policy Act determinations subdivisions single family residential permits and critical area reviews to ensure compliance with local and state regulations. This role also includes presenting projects to the Hearing Examiner and Planning Commission mentoring staff and ensuring coordinated and efficient permit processing within the Current Planning team.
Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:
- Communicates and interacts with executives and administrators of other organizations at the request and on behalf of the Planning Manager or Director.
- Will provide immediate supervision guidance and training for assigned staff and interns on review of land use permits.
- Responds to public inquiries with information on the planning process and public policy.
- Advises appointed and elected officials on public policy issues planning procedures comprehensive and special plans as well as regulatory ordinances.
- Prepares and presents reports to hearing bodies committees community groups and private organizations to explain the impact of planning and development on the community.
- Oversees and establishes methodologies for the review of land use permits.
- Coordinates and guides the review of land use permits to ensure consistent review.
- Oversees and coordinates investigation analysis and preparation of documents for public policy issues planning and community development.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Environment Quiet office setting in Olympia Washington. Primarily sitting or standing at a desk. Working on a computer for a majority of the day.
- Schedule -Monday to Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM.
- Travel Requirements -Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
- Customer Interactions - Daily interactions with customers and Thurston County staff primarily via email phone video call and in-person.
WHO WE ARE
Community Planning & Economic Development is a fast-paced work environment dedicated to accountability consistency and Community Development Division is organized into two primary operational sections. The Current Planning section is the front line of the Countys everyday permitting services managing building permits and land use applications and ensuring projects comply with local and state regulations. The Regional Planning section focuses on long-range planning interjurisdictional coordination and policy development.
Together the division serves a critical role in supporting the Countys development needs. The team includes professionals with expertise in land use and development wetlands prairie habitat building construction public engagement and code compliance. This blend of technical knowledge and service-oriented focus enables the division to guide applicants through complex permitting processes while helping to implement the Countys broader planning goals.
The team members of Community Planning & Economic Development make it a wonderful place to work and effect change. CPED is a department of highly motivated professionals working for the people of Thurston County and planning for its future. CPED works to conserve natural resources plan for resilient communities ensure buildings are safe and energy-efficient and plan for future growth.
Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each persons talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures lifestyles backgrounds and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage
WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES
- Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
- Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team you will enjoy great employee benefits including a retirement plan pre-tax savings accounts as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
- Paid Leave:Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paidholidays.
- Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career learn new skill sets and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
- Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
- Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Why youll love it here:Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washingtons South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating hiking skiing and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia known for its many restaurants microbreweries coffee shops farmers markets kids activities history and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at.
Message to potential applicants:We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in urban or regional planning environmental studies public administration or a related degree preferred.
- Four years of experience within a planning process related to urban or regional plans comprehensive plans or a facet of community development.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Comprehensive knowledge of planning principles practices and techniques as they relate to all functional areas such as land use transportation environmental impacts or other related areas.
- Advanced knowledge of a functional area of planning and its relationship to the comprehensive planning process.
- Ability to prepare and administer work programs budgets grant requirements and progress reviews.
- Technical expertise in a functional area of the comprehensive planning process and the associated methodologies and techniques.
- Ability to prepare and administer plans based on survey and analysis of data citizen participation and agency consultation.
- Ability to organize and oversee work programs including monitoring budgets work schedules grant requirements and progress reviews.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups regarding complex or controversial public policy issues or regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with agency members planning staff and the community.
- Skill in written and graphic communication.
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this recruitment Please contact:Alana Bradshaw Administrative Services Managerat or by phone at .
This position is:
- Eligible for benefits
- Not represented by a union
- Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
- Online Application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Three professional references
Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at . Those who are deaf deaf-blind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-) to connect with Washington Relay.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
