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King County, WA · 3 days ago

Senior Planner

Renton, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $127K/yr

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Responsibilities

Review and potentially impose conditions on land use and building permits according to applicable codes, laws, and policies.

Author accurate permit language, technical documents, and staff reports consistent with regulations.

Manage workload to meet review times, serve as a technical resource, and assist in managing workflow of other planners.

Develop code and plan amendments, support long-range planning assignments, and assist with customer inquiries.

Work cooperatively to resolve permit-related issues, provide superior customer service, and communicate effectively.

Honor commitments, assist applicants, and perform other assigned duties.

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's degree in planning, urban studies, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Advanced knowledge and experience in current planning.

Ability to read and interpret plans, policies, and regulations; knowing when to reach out for assistance from supervisor or other professionals.

Demonstrable experience with long-range planning assignments. Demonstrable supervisory experience of current planning professionals.

Clear and effective communication skills: ability to listen, provide feedback, and negotiate outcomes as needed; ability to provide accurate and concise oral presentations.

Ability to help establish and commitment to work within a Standard Work framework in the department.

Skill in providing customer service and training.

Skill in handling multiple competing priorities and producing quality detailed work within tight timeframes.

Skill in working effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Skill in problem-solving with effective solutions.

Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle throughout the county.

Must be able to traverse construction sites in any weather condition.

Preferred

Master's degree in planning or a related field.

Demonstrable track record of success with complex, high-profile, and/or time-sensitive projects.

Professional current planning experience in a rural context.

Experience in making presentations to Hearing Examiners, legislative bodies, and the public. Frontline customer service experience.

American Institute of Certified Planners accreditation.

Benefits

Teleworking option

Access to shared workspaces

County-issued laptop provided

Hybrid work schedule

Company

King County, WA

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King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.

Founded in 1852

Seattle, Washington, USA

10,001+ employees

http://kingcounty.gov/

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