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Company Name : Snohomish County
Location : Everett, WA
Position : Planner, PDS

Job Description : Description
Are you looking to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations by promoting protection of natural resources and facilitating the development of safe, sustainable and resilient communities? The Long Range Planning Division in Snohomish County’s Planning and Development Services (PDS) is hiring for a Planner. PDS seeks employees who are self-managing high performers, accountable for their actions, and dedicated to providing superior customer service. Ideal candidates are excited about change and learning, are innovative, organized, exceptionally customer-service oriented, and have a passion for public service. The Planner position is within a team of other planners responsible for implementing the Washington State Growth Management Act. Potential assignments for the position include, but are not limited to, assisting with the County’s GMA Comprehensive plan update and preparation of amendments to the County’s Unified Development Code.

Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position can at present be performed predominantly by teleworking, complemented with onsite work. Once staff are no longer encouraged to work remotely due to COVID, the position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work, office and field work as needed.

Snohomish County has implemented a pilot telework policy through March 2022. It is anticipated there will be long-term hybrid telework options for many positions. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is also available.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, COVID health and safety precautions are required in alignment with the Washington Department of Health and CDC, including the wearing of masks in some situations.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Job Duties
BASIC FUNCTION

To act as a technical member of an assigned planning/development review team, with the ability to function independently or as a coordinating member of that team.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Serve as staff participant for assigned short and long range planning functions; provides customer service and technical assistance to groups and individuals both inside and outside the department.
Conducts extensive short and long range research and data analysis; respond to inquiries for plan, codes and development information; interpret existing plans, policies and codes for the public.
Analyze issues and develop land use policy proposals; assist in formulating plans and regulations; present, as assigned, policy recommendations and plan proposals to policy makers and the general public.
Serve as staff member in the development application review process which determines permit application completeness and conformance with comprehensive plans and applicable policies, regulations and codes; inspect and evaluate properties to determine physical characteristics and compatibility with adjacent land uses; route applications to other interested agencies and groups for comment; schedule and participate in technical review meetings with applicants and other affected parties; assist in project redesign as appropriate; prepare and schedule cases for public hearings; review final site plans, landscape plans, clearing plans, final plats, boundary line adjustments, flood hazard permits, temporary dwellings and similar ministerial permits.
Schedule and participate in public meetings, hearings, and council sessions for comprehensive plan and code amendments and development application review; prepare staff reports and recommendations and graphics, displays, brochures, leaflets and slide/tape shows; prepare oral and written presentations including findings and reports; responds to questions and solicits input as appropriate; performs in a lead staff role for public hearings, development review or other planning projects of a lesser complexity as determined by the number of governing regulations or a limited need for discretion.
Participate in monitoring plans and implementation strategies; contribute to amendments and plan revisions as necessary; contribute to revision of codes and other land use control provision amendments.
Review and contribute to documents in the environmental reviews under SEPA and SCEPO of the department and in review of other agencies’ environmental assessments.
Review plans, regulations, and other proposals prepared by other agencies and jurisdictions.
Implement portions of public involvement and information processes; assists in support of county boards and committees; participates in county planning teams and processes and/or the development application review.
Participate as a team of senior planners, planners, cartographers, demographers and secretaries in performing plan preparation or development review and technical study tasks.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field; AND, two (2) years of planning experience; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver’s license is required for employment.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
principles and practices of urban planning
planning related procedures and standards
research and data collection techniques
current literature, trends, regulations and developments in the urban planning field
computer technology
Ability to:
gather, evaluate and document technical planning data
read, interpret and apply legal documents and descriptions
synthesize research and use these results as a basis for recommendations
communicate effectively both orally and in writing
establish and maintain effective work relationships
read, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and policies governing assigned duties
communicate effectively with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds
work with a minimum of supervision
operate computer terminals and applied software packages
SUPERVISION
Employees in this class receive direction from an administrative superior. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment with frequent field trips to locations throughout the county for the purpose of making site visits.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice

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