Senior Planner

Job Description

The Senior Planner acts as a project manager on a variety of independent and team activities in the areas of land development, permitting, land use planning and policy. Responsible for managing development projects, code amendments, and coordinates complex development applications. Prepares, writes, and submits documents or grant application components relating to demographics, maps, plats, etc., to local, state, and federal government agencies for consideration. The Senior Planner demonstrates a proven ability to interpret, administer and enforce land use regulations within the context of established policy and applicable law.

Reports to: Senior Vice President

Duties and Responsibilities

Land use/land development project manager for permitting, planning, and policy projects including preparation of proposals, client coordination, permit processes, and completing billings/change orders.

Builds, maintains, and enhances relationships with existing and future clients.

Responsible for maintaining project budgets.

Provides oversight and direction to planning staff on assigned tasks where appropriate.

Assists with oversight of planning employees as assigned on projects tasks.

Participates in hiring process and employee goal setting in coordination with supervisor.

Participate in yearly work plan development and implementation.

Prepares staff reports and presents information at public meetings and hearings.

Coordinates public meetings/outreach efforts for projects.

Research jurisdictional requirements, codes, and policies.

Finds, maintains, and fills out jurisdictional forms and applications.

Submit permit forms and applications.

Prepares RFP/RFQ responses for planning/engineering projects.

Prepares GIS maps.

Attend pre-application, application, and pre-construction meetings.

Attend client meetings and conference calls.

Coordinate with sub-consultants for needed services.

Attend site walks as needed.

Proofread and edit documents prepared by planning staff.

Prepare complex technical reports.

Prepare project narratives and response letters for complex applications.

Project feasibility reports.

Skills and Specifications

Deep understanding of permitting/project management processes and/or principles and practices of land use planning and/or public policy.

Excellent knowledge of land use and comprehensive plans, including their formation, process of adoption and implementation.

Read, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Knowledge of urban spatial structure or physical design and the way in which cities work.

and prioritizing.

effectively, both internally and with those we serve.

Education, Experience, Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, civil engineering, political science, economics, environmental sciences; AND, five (5) years of experience in a related field. Work-related experience may be substituted for the required education or training on a year-for-year basis.

Strong background in planning, specifically for municipalities in Washington State.

Valid Washington driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Work setting:

In-person

Experience:

municipalities: 3 years (Preferred)

Land Development: 3 years (Preferred)

Environmental permitting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Woodinville, WA 98072: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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