City of Edmonds: Senior Planner

CITY OF EDMONDSinvites applications for the position of:SALARY:$6,715.08 $8,998.92 Monthly$80,581.00 $107,987.00 AnnuallyOPENING DATE:02/09/21CLOSING DATE:03/11/21 04:30 PMDESCRIPTION:COVID-19 Notice: This position has been approved to be filled and recruitments efforts are ongoing.

Please be conscious of possible delays in the process related to COVID-19.Applications received through Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review.

This position will close to applications on 3/11/2021 at 4:30 PM.The City of Edmonds is seeking a with significant code drafting expertise to assist with a major code re-write/update.

This is a three-year position, with a possibility of extension.

Applicants must have experience and expertise in drafting codes and understanding regulatory issues.Position SummaryUnder general direction, serves as senior or lead Planner in performing a variety of more highlycomplex senior level professional planning responsibilities and tasks for the City; serves as staffliaison to boards and commissions; provides information tothe public regarding general andcomplex land and construction issues; coordinates GIS/mappingactivities; conducts variousplanning reviews as assigned; and provides work direction and leads Planners and support staffon assigned projects.This position is term-limited (3 years), full time and benefits eligible.About the DepartmentThe Development Services Department includes staff from building, engineering, and planningdisciplines.

The Department is committed to ensuring community livability through high qualityand safe development and ongoing compliance with city standards.About the CityThe City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a populationof 42,470 and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system.

Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with parks and recreation community events and services.

Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 241 full–time-equivalent employees.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:Please note that because this position is intended to assist with a major code re-write/update a significant majority of the job responsibility will be on drafting codes and code updates.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Serves as senior or lead Planner in performing the more complex planning responsibilities and tasks for the City and provides work direction and lead to Planners and support staff on assigned projects.* Serves as staff liaison to boards and commissions such as the Planning Board, Architectural Design Board and/or Hearing Examiner.* Prepares associated detailed reports, public notices, verifies zoning code compliance and conducts various planning reviews as assigned.* Coordinates code requirements with other divisions and departments, provide staff support at public hearings, make public presentations, conduct site inspections and perform other related duties.* Provides information to the public regarding general and complex land and construction issues, coordinates GIS/mapping activities, prepares and updates maps, graphics and public information materials and develops and maintains GIS mapping and database records.* Provides technical assistance in the processing of planning permits for current applications and in the development of short and long-range plans for the City of Edmonds.* Evaluates and analyzes plans to estimate projected population and employment growth.* Coordinates code requirements with other divisions and departments and public notices, prepares for and conducts presentations regarding project proposals and code amendments and conducts site inspections for compliance.* Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reviews related to assigned activities.Reviews and makes recommendations to City codes or policy changes as appropriate and based on experience with daily operations and planning.* Interprets, communicates.

exchanges information, and coordinates activities with governmental agencies and other cities regarding projects affecting the City and surrounding area and to resolve issues or concerns.Supervises, coaches, trains and motivates staff as assigned and coordinates and/or provides staff training as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:* Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, Regional, or Municipal Planning, Geography, or related fieldAND* Five years of experience performing planning duties including leading projects and staff, policy and code review, analysis, and evaluation, and preparation of detailed reports and presentations that includes two years of staff supervisory responsibility; preferably in a municipal planning environment; OR* An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Required Licenses or Certifications:State of Washington Driver’s LicenseMust be able to successfully complete and pass a background checkSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:WORKING CONDITIONS:Environment:* Indoor/Outdoor/Office environment.Driving a vehicle to work.Physical Abilities:* Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person and by phone.* Read and understand a variety of materials.* Operate a computer and other office equipment.* Walking or otherwise moving and ascending/descending stairs during site visits.Hazards:* Chemicals, fumes or gases associated with utilities systems and projects.Contact with angry and/or dissatisfied customers.APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:http://www.Edmondswa.Gov121 5th Ave NEdmonds, WA 98020 425-775-7740emily.wagener@edmondswa.govPosition #2021-009SENIOR PLANNERrecblid 3bg2wiyzdq31f9yyvve08p0gcu0czn