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Jr/Sr Planner

Kitsap County

This is a Contract position in Port Orchard, WA posted March 3, 2021.

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the incumbent performs varied and responsible professional planning work to evaluate, review, and process routine land use and environmental applications related to regional and community development in accordance with established procedures. Our planners specialize in plan reviews of a specific nature, support development of planning studies, and make recommendations pertaining to land use, environmental use, and advanced planning impacts. Planners will perform code development research and drafting, support implementation of land use and environmental regulations, and present technical reports and recommendations to hearings bodies. Depending on experience and background, candidates will be brought on as a Junior Planner ($64,147-$72,571) or a Senior Planner ($72,571-$90,626). A Junior Planner would meet the minimum qualifications above with a demonstrated work history of moderately complex professional planning. A Senior Planner would have more advanced professional planning experience of high complexity and variety, often as a lead or with greater independence and judgment. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor Degree in Planning, Environmental Planning or closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education AND four years of full-time professional experience with planning processes related to permit processing and community development is required; OR An equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work. Job Requirements: In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Review land use and environmental applications and site plans for compliance with local and state regulations and plans. Conduct project review meetings and site inspections as necessary to identify any applicable conditions and potential impact of project. Monitor assigned land use and environmental applications through approval, developing and preparing additional related data as required. Prepare staff reports of findings, including recommendations and supporting data for approval and submission to the Hearing Examiner, Planning Commission and/or Board of County Commissioners. Provide information to property owners, investors, real estate developers and other interested parties pertaining to land use applications, ordinances, codes and related community development information. Assists zoning and building inspectors in assuring compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Works with the staff for legal action to resolve troublesome or non-complying cases. Communicate with the public on a variety of land use and environmental matters. Conduct and prepare limited technical research and recommendations for drafting or revising local development legislation and plans.

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