NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
Temporary Assistant Planner
Kirkland, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$84K/yr - $99K/yrNEOGOV is looking for a Temporary Assistant Planner to join the City of Kirkland's Planning Division. The role involves acting as a customer liaison, providing information about development regulations, conducting technical reviews of building permit applications, and processing minor administrative development applications.
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Responsibilities
Provides information about the City’s development regulations and policies to the general public and permit applicants – over the telephone, at the counter, through e-mail, and at meetings. Routes inquiries concerning specific development permits to project planners
Conducts technical review of single-family and other minor residential and commercial building permit applications
Processes minor administrative development applications to ensure compliance with City development regulations and policies, and conditions of approval for prior discretionary development permits
Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society
Accepts development permit applications for filing, reviews for completeness, calculates and receipts fees, enters permits into permit tracking software and routes to supervising planners for further processing
Ensures that the public counter information is up to date, including City codes, maps, and forms
Supports Code Enforcement, including code analysis and site visits
Performs research tasks as assigned
Prepares standard City legal documents associated with building permits and minor administrative development applications
Works with other members of the Department in collaborative problem solving and completion of tasks
Performs functions as assigned in the City’s emergency response plan in the event of an emergency
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Experience in providing customer service
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Excellent customer service/public relations skills
Knowledge of land use codes and land use practices
Ability to analyze code provisions
Knowledge of basic environmental functions and values
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Ability to operate personal computer programs, including those involving word processing and permit tracking
Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to secure a reasonable transportation accommodation to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
Preferred
Undergraduate degree in planning or related field is desired
General knowledge of planning and/or zoning
Ability to perform site visits
Benefits
100% City-paid premiums for 1.0 FTE (medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents)
401b Municipal Employee Benefits Trust (MEBT) with 6% City matching contribution
Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA dollars with City contribution (City contribution depending on employee elected medical plan)
Voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
City paid Life Insurance
City paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Paid vacation (starts with 13 days first year may be prorated for part-time positions)
Annual 12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
Paid sick leave accruals (benefit may vary based on applicable bargaining unit)
Paid Management Leave for select leadership positions
Alternative work schedules
Free EV charging at Level 2 and 3 chargers
Free ORCA card for public transit
Access to onsite fitness center and secure bike storage at City Hall
Free employee parking
Childcare programs with discounted tuition rates
Wellness and transportation incentives
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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