Long Range Planning Supervisor (Planner 4)

This position is primarily remote with the option to work in the office. Attendance at required in-person meetings and occasional travel to various work sites businesses and meeting locations is also expected.

Why Its a Great Opportunity:

In this role with the Long Range Planning Division you will lead a planning team of five on priority land use and transportation planning efforts which requires you to provide both subject matter expertise in transportation and land use planning and strong program leadership to guide complex multi-disciplinary projects that involve coordination across divisions County departments external agencies and community partners. As a seasoned Planning and Project Manager you will supervise and work alongside a team focused on a variety of Long Range Planning Division projects including but not limited to implementation of the Countys Comprehensive Plan transportation element community plan updates and various special projects. You will support the Transportation Advisory Commission an appointed citizen and industry advisory group on transportation policy addition to planners the team includes GIS analytics and administrative staff.

Additionally you will be responsible for:

• Growth management complete streets reciprocal traffic impact fees multimodal level of service active transportation transit oriented developments parking the integration of transportation and land use policy and more.
• A team implementing community plan updates for Parkland and South Hill.

Check out some of the projects our team is working on here.

Why Its a Great Department:

Planning and Public Works (PPW) stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people infrastructure systems and policies. PPWs team has more than 800 members that collaborate innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is 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:

Our team is looking for a collaborative and communicative leader to further strengthen the land use and transportation connection in our unincorporated communities and who can inspire a team while achieving multiple project planning goals. Experience managing or administering complex programs grants or initiatives involving multiple partners is highly valued. Additionally someone skilled in data collection and analysis as well as public outreach and facilitation and translating technical and policy concepts for diverse audiences. Strong project management and organizational skills knowledge and proven experience in their respective subject matter which includes deliverables like the Comprehensive Plan transportation element code package and the ability to present information to a variety of stakeholders and the public will be key. Subject matter experience with land use transportation legislative code development services and real estate development will compliment technical and supervision skills.

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 citizens 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.

Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the County Planning Manager regularly to discuss expectations and set goals for yourself as well as introduce you to the current policies and procedures technology/software and Pierce County Code. As a supervisor you will be part of the PPW Expanded Management Team and Pierce County offers leadership and professional development throughout your career to ensure your success.

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.
• Provide leadership and project management over larger and more significant projects and programs.
• Coordinate work with others across departments and organizations on the development of various plans.
• Oversee the professional development of employees and provide guidance and technical expertise and training to staff.
• Provide guidance and oversight of research and analysis for various statistical and/or technical data to apply to a wide range of planning functions.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• 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

• Please attach a current resume and cover letter with your application. Failure to attach these will result in an incomplete application

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Masters Degree is preferred
• Experience administering or managing grants contracts or externally funded programs is desirable

Special Requirements and/or Qualifications:

• 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
• AICP Certification or the ability to obtain it within a year

As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

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.
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