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The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Affordable Housing Cleanup Grant Program Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position may be located in the following locations:

• Headquarters Office (HQ) in Lacey, WA. 
• Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
• Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
• Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $6,195 – $8,328 per month.

As the Affordable Housing Cleanup Grant Program Planner, you will be part of the Financial Services Unit of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP). With TCP’s focus on cleaning up pollution, you will lead the grant program in supporting cleanups that have an affordable housing end use. You will develop policies around the grant program and create and publish documents to support its implementation. Building and testing grant applications in the Ecology grant database, you will be preparing for every facet of the grant application and solicitation process. In addition to providing training and support to applicants during open grant solicitations, you will also help screen submissions, ensuring the protection and integrity of the competitive process.

Your work will entail engaging with various external parties, including affordable housing developers, local governments, development authorities, affordable housing advocates and others, to ensure each grant cycle dynamically calibrates with lessons learned to improve and enhance the grant program. If you have a strong grant development background, enjoy program and project management collaboration, and you are interested in helping projects with an affordable housing end use we encourage you to apply!

The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 1, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 31, 2024. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

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HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. (HLA) is the region’s leading professional services firm providing consulting services in municipal engineering, land development, land and construction surveying, transportation and urban planning, and construction management. Committed to both the success of our projects and the success of our clients for 50 years, HLA strives to make a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Planner to join our team.  As a Planner, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our client communities by developing and implementing comprehensive plans, policies, and programs.  You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including government officials, community members, and other professionals, to ensure that our clients continue to thrive and evolve.

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ID: 1089
Location: Pasco, WA
First Review: 04/14/24

Learn more about the position and apply today at the City of Pasco’s GMP Consultants page.

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Job Description:

The City of Pasco is seeking a Deputy Community & Economic Development Director for this vibrant and diverse city of 81,280 along the Columbia River in southeastern Washington. Pasco is a fast-growing city recognized in many of Washington’s “Best City” lists. The city is known for its affordability, great neighborhoods, lively local food scene, abundant access to outdoor recreation, and 300 days of sunshine each year. Pasco is also part of the Tri-Cities—a region forecasted to reach 425,000 by the year 2045.

The Deputy Community & Economic Development Director is a highly responsible management position that will assist the Community and Economic Development Director in overseeing initiatives, making strategic decisions, managing diverse teams, and fostering an environment conducive to sustainable community growth and economic prosperity.    

The Deputy Director will also play an important role in leading the team on customer care, land use planning, economic and community development and redevelopment activities of the City and assist in managing the activities of the divisions under Community and Economic Development.

Essential Functions:

Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements.

Assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Assists in full management responsibility for all department services and activities and
  recommends and administers policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improvement,
  and directs the implementation of changes.
• Serves as liaison between property owners, businesses, City officials, and others regarding
  critical development projects and programs.
• Assists in selecting, motivating, supervising, and evaluating department staff. Provides or
  coordinates training and works with employees to correct deficiencies. Assists in implementing
  and administering performance appraisals.
• Assists in coordinating departmental activities with those of other departments and outside
  agencies and organizations.
• Leads the department’s response to development opportunities and facilitate collaboration
  across organizational and departmental lines to assure a coordinated organizational response.
• Provides assistance to the City Manager’s Office, Planning Commission and City Council;
  prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary communications.
• Facilitates public meetings or meetings of other Boards and/or Commissions on issues involving
  the department.
• As a member of the City’s management team, demonstrates a collaborative, team-oriented style
  of management.

Other Job Functions:

• Reviews state and federal legislation to determine impact on departmental plans, policies and strategies; prepares and coordinates responses and recommendations as appropriate.
• Responds directly to stakeholder complaints, phone calls, and questions of a sensitive or
  complex nature.
• Directs the resolution of complaints and problems received by Community and Economic
  Development Department staff.
• Provides general and technical information and assistance to the general public, builders, and
  realty-oriented businesses; explains city codes and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The minimum amount of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to competently perform the essential
functions of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Fundamental concepts of community and economic development, including job creation,
  business retention, revitalization projects, and strategic planning for growth.
• Techniques for resolving disputes and negotiating terms that are beneficial to community
  development while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
• Techniques and methods for effectively engaging with a wide range of stakeholder including
  residents, business owners, developers, and governmental agencies.
• Skills in developing and implementing strategic plans that align with community goals and
  economic growth objectives.
• Awareness of the local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to
  community development and land use.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

Ability to:

• Be politically astute, but apolitical.
• Work closely with boards and commissions.
• Formulate new techniques and strategies for a more efficient operation, demonstrate initiative
  and display good judgement in all interactions with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate excellent time and project management skills and understanding.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, the general public and city,
  county, State and Federal officials, as well as other local and regional entities.
• Express ideas using excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as facilitation and
  presentation skills.
• Visualize and use sound judgment in planning for future community development.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior City management
  development department.
• Perform the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications:

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.
• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, Urban Planning, or closely related field.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in municipal, state, or regional community
  planning and/or economic development.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment while stationed at a desk using a computer and
other standard office equipment. Requires traveling to meetings.

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Job ID: 1101
Organization: Town of Coupeville
Location: Coupeville, WA
First Review: N/A

Learn more about the position and apply today at Town of Coupeville’s GMP Consultants page.

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Job Description:

The Town of Coupeville, WA is seeking a Community Development Director for this tight-knit, historic waterfront community of 1,910 located on pristine Penn Cove in central Whidbey Island. Established in 1853, Coupeville is one of the oldest towns in the state and home to many historic homes, businesses, and buildings. Preservation of these treasures is a high priority.

Reporting to the Mayor, the Community Development Director leads the Planning & Building Department with a 2024 operating budget of $400,000 plus $350,000 in grant awards. The Director supervises a full-time Associate Planner and the .60 FTE Building Official. The Department also has access to 8 hours a week of administrative help. The Planning Director also serves as staff to the Town Council, Planning Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission.

About the Town of Coupeville:

Incorporated in 1910, the Town of Coupeville is governed by a strong mayor and five-person Town Council. The Town serves a population of 1,910 with a 2024 total budget of $8.3 million and a team of 16 FTEs across three departments: Public Works (8), Finance & Administration (5), and Planning & Building (3). Coupeville contracts for engineering and attorney services and with Island County Sheriff for two full-time officers. 

Essential Duties:

Current Planning:

• Oversees Planning and Building staff and establishes the strategic direction for the Department.
• Responds to and serves the public promptly and respectfully.
• Establishes office policy and procedure and delegates authority to the Assistant or Associate Planner and Building Official.
• Responsible for final preparation and submission of annual office operating budget and adherence to operating within the financial means authorized by the Mayor and Town Council.
• Oversees the maintenance of permanent and current records of all applications, hearing and actions concerning planning, zoning and building.
• Administers and interprets zoning, subdivision and other related ordinance and the comprehensive plan to the general public, developers or other interested parties.
• Receives, evaluates and processes land use applications, such as conditional use permits, variances, shoreline permits, and plats and presents to the Hearing Examiner.
• Acts as the Town’s Responsible Official in issuing threshold determinations and carrying out other provisions of SEPA.
• Serves as the Town’s Floodplain Administrator.
• Interprets and administers the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Design Guidelines and supervises staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission in implementing the Guidelines and the Secretary of Interior guidelines for Historic Preservation.
• Acts as staff to the Planning Commission.
• Attends Town Council meetings and gives presentations when required.
• Reviews building permit applications for zoning compliance.
• Assists the public with applications and inquiries.
• Oversees the preparation and management of grants.
• Drafts policies and regulations.
• Coordinates with Town staff on development projects.

Comprehensive Planning:

• Prepares new and revised development regulations as required.
• Updates long range plans, including the Comprehensive Plan and Shoreline Master Plan as required.
• Coordinates other studies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred but not required. B.A. in Planning (or equivalent) required. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning involving both short and long-range planning required. Knowledge and familiarity with GMA, SEPA, Historic Preservation and the Shoreline Management Act required. Supervisory experience in a planning related environment required. Ability to interface with public, ability to speak and write clearly, and ability to function calmly in stressful situations required. Computer experience required. AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) membership preferred.

Must have above average verbal and written communications skills, a strong desire to serve the
public in a responsive and creative manner and a commitment to innovative planning.

Working Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a small office environment, as well as occasional site visits in the field. May be required to walk on uneven terrain and work in all types of weather conditions. Work requires adequate hearing to monitor and hear safety warnings on a building site, visual acuity to read and interpret engineered drawings and blueprints and to use a computer.

This employee must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple tasks at one time. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff, citizens and other organizations and agencies. Attendance at night meetings is required on a scheduled basis.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient visual acuity, which permits the employee to read and interpret engineered drawings and blueprints, to use a computer and to comprehend written/typed documents and text materials.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, personal mobility, flexibility, agility and balance, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, and operate a motor vehicle; to sit and work at a keyboard for an extended period time, lift up to 25 pounds, work in an office environment, and make occasional site visits.

The statements contained herein reflect the general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak periods, or otherwise balance the workload. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Town of Coupeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Note: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment of persons hired by the Town will be contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents verifying the authorization of employment in the United States.

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Job ID: 1097
Organization: City of Chelan
Location: Chelan, WA
First Review: April 7, 2024

Learn more about the position and apply today at City of Chelan’s GMP Consultants page.

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Job Description:

The City of Chelan is seeking a Senior Planner for this scenic resort community nestled at the edge of the Cascade Mountains on the shore of beautiful Lake Chelan in North Central Washington. The Chelan Valley features an unparalleled combination of breathtaking scenery, vineyards, wineries, orchards, golf, hiking trails, boating and fishing.

The Senior Planner performs advanced-level professional planning work on current and/or long-range planning and special projects under the general supervision of the Planning and Community Development Director.  The Community Development Department’s core responsibilities encompass the implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, processing building and land use permit applications, overseeing annual business license review/renewal, managing annual short-term rental licensing, and addressing code complaints & violations. The Department operates with a 2024 budget of $1.2 million and a team of 8 FTEs including the Director, Building Official, Assistant/Associate Planner, Community Development Officer, Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer, Permit Coordinator, and Permit Technician.

About the City of Chelan:

The City of Chelan operates under the Mayor-Council form of government, serving a population of 4,470 across 7 square miles with a 2024 budget of $25.1 million and a team of 67 FTEs. The City is in excellent financial position based on a strong and growing economy stimulated by tourism, agriculture, development and very positive retail/commercial activity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments, including but not limited to current and long-range planning.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as project manager on complex planning projects including in-depth application and plan review, coordination with applicants to obtain additional information and/or project changes as necessary. Prepare legal notices, background research, and staff reports. Attend public hearings and make presentations. Monitor implementation measures, conditions of approval, check application submittals for building plan check and may inspect sites.
• Assemble teams for complex planning and development projects; define scope and schedules
  for review, monitor project progress, review work, resolve issues and conflicts, report findings
  and recommendations, document, approve, and be accountable for project progress.
• Monitor permit processing from pre-design plan review to field construction, inspection
  coordination, and project close-out. Serve as system administrator for the permit tracking
  process and coordinate and conduct training and instruction for the permit tracking system, city
  regulations, and department procedures.
• Prepare, review, and develop procedures and policies used in the development and permit
  review process.
• Work professionally with property owners, developers, attorneys, and other design professionals to discuss and resolve planning and development issues. Exercise considerable discretion in problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiating agreements.
• Interpret and apply local and State laws and regulations. Conduct and supervise planning
  studies in the community. Gather data for implementing or evaluating current and advance
  planning projects and make recommendations.
• Conduct long-range planning assignments. Perform special projects as assigned. Participate in
  or lead team efforts related to Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Program and code
  amendments and updates.
• Manage or lead in the team effort related to the preparation of Environmental Impact
  Statements and environmental checklists pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act
  (SEPA). Develop appropriate mitigation measures and provide the local SEPA Official with
  recommendations concerning environmental threshold determinations.
• Represent the City and present oral reports at public hearings. Provide staff support to a variety
  of boards and commissions. Provide background and technical assistance to boards and
  committee members. Attend and participate in professional groups and committees.
• Interact and communicate with a variety of individuals and groups for the purpose of obtaining
  and providing information, coordinating activities, processing projects, negotiating plan
  changes, and formulating recommendations.
• Conduct highly technical research and analysis, evaluate findings, identify significant issues,
  determine options, and develop staff recommendations.
• Perform field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to
  verify that development projects comply with approved plans.

Qualifications Requirements:

• A master’s degree in urban and regional planning or a related field and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience providing professional planning services in a city or county, or as a contract planning consultant to a city or county government, OR a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional planning experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• It is desirable to be certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License with record free from serious or frequent violations.

Requires Ability to:

• Exercise independent judgment and initiative to develop effective solutions for problems.
• Identify and address sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
• Interpret and apply relevant local, state, and federal policies, codes, laws, and regulations.
• Read and comprehend site plans, building elevations, construction details, surveys, topographic
  maps, grading plans, and other design schematics.
• Utilize mathematical and statistical principles to perform calculations such as land and floor area,
  building heights, unit density, and to prepare City projections and analysis on changes in
  population, housing, and employment.
• Conduct technical research and field studies.
• Prepare and present clear and concise comprehensive reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Utilize applicable software and data applications to perform job duties.
• Work professionally and effectively with the public, sometimes in contentious circumstances.
• Work independently in a self-directed manner and in a team environment.
• Effectively use office equipment and computer systems, including cloud based permitting and
  reporting software.
• Effectively communicate utilizing written and/or oral communication.
• Use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Sit or stand for long periods. Walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and twist at the waist, climb,
  balance, stoop and kneel.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Requires Knowledge of:

• Urban planning, zoning, and environmental principles and practices.
• Planning, zoning, environmental regulations, annexation, and other land use laws, as well as
  relevant legal decisions.
• Current literature, information sources, analysis, and research techniques in the field of urban
  planning.
• Site planning and architectural design principles.
• Principles, methods, and techniques for planning and implementing permit processing programs and workflows.
• Development review processes and procedures.
• Technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Methods and techniques used to review and approve various planning permits and development applications.
• Relevant local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to planning, land subdivision, and construction projects.

Working Conditions:

• Works in an office setting and at field locations in all weather conditions.
• Attends meetings or performs duties outside of normal office hours and travel by car or truck.
• Noise levels range from quiet to very loud typical of construction sites.
• Possibility of exposure to heavy equipment and traffic noise, dirt, dust and varying terrain.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance. Retirement, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.

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Pay Range: $34.10 – $43.25 (CTP Pay Plan, C43 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $34.10 – $36.19 (CTP Pay Plan, C43 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Job Closing Date: April 11, 2024

Applications will be reviewed each week: 3/20/24, 3/27/24, 4/3/24, and 4/12/24. – *If a qualified candidate is selected, the posting will be closed prior to April 11, 2024*

Learn more about the position and apply today at Yakima County’s website.

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Job Overview:

There is one opening with the Yakima County Public Services, Planning Division. This position is responsible for providing experienced professional planning expertise and recommendations on routine to complex projects and other assignments; performs a broader range of skilled and professional duties under supervision of a Section Manager; acts as a resource for Section or Division within area(s) of expertise; participates in plan and regulatory updates; special studies, public outreach and education efforts related to land development and long range growth management planning; instructs others in methods or procedures needed to carry out their work on assigned projects or area of specialization. The Planner III is capable of working independently with minimal supervision or direction.

Benefits Include:

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Note: This position is a Yakima County Public Services Department Clerical, Technical & Professional Employees Group Bargaining Unit Position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Corrections)

Essential Duties Included:

Development Project Review (under general supervision of a Section Manager):

• Performs, conducts or assists with planning analyses related to processing of routine to more complex development project applications.
• Participates in early assistance meetings with customers, providing feedback on project feasibility, approvals required, cost and timeline estimates.
• Represents the Planning Division on Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT), making agreements, decisions or commitments for the Section within the regulatory framework for an assigned project.
• Provides technical guidance as needed by project coordinators in reviewing applications for completeness and preparing public notice.
• Prepares or drafts SEPA threshold environmental determinations and appropriate mitigation measures to address identified environmental impacts for consideration and approval by the SEPA Responsible Official.
• Utilizing MDT, agency and neighborhood comments, evaluates projects and recommends options and conditions for ensuring the project’s consistency with applicable plans, policies, regulations, standards and criteria.
• Prepares the Planning Division’s final written analyses, findings and conditions for inclusion in the MDT project decision or recommendation within timelines established by Section Managers, project coordinators and the project team.
• Represents the MDT position to various hearing bodies, as assigned.

Policy and Technical Assistance:

• Provides policy advice and technical assistance to the public, agencies and county staff relating to: plans, policies, ordinances, standards, regulatory and non-regulatory programs, federal and state statutes and administrative codes governing land development, environmental protection and growth management, within area(s) of assignment or expertise.

Public Outreach:

• Develops, coordinates and participates in public education/outreach efforts and special studies related to land use, environmental and natural resource planning issues and other program or project assignments.
• Organizes, facilitates and participates in meetings, group discussions, forums and open houses.
• Presents technical information through reports, GIS coverages and other maps, graphics, newsletters and news releases.
• Speaks before boards and commissions, the public, citizen groups and professional organizations.
• Ensures the availability of relevant public information on Section programs, projects and activities via the website.
• Responds to media inquiries as directed.

Development and Maintenance of Plans, Programs and Regulations (performs or assists with a broader range of professional planning tasks):

• Drafts and assists in preparing goals, policies, planning, programming  regulatory and and/or non-regulatory options and updates, and other project assignments for review by Section/Division management or others.
• Researches, performs or participates in policy and technical analysis of subdivision, zoning, regulatory framework and other land development issues.
• Reviews plans, policies, programs and projects submitted by other divisions, departments, agencies and jurisdictions for consistency with adopted County plans and codes within area of responsibility.
• Serves as contact with other sections, divisions, departments and agencies on assigned programs or special projects.
• Assists in preparing Section or project level work programs and processes within allocated budget.
• Provides technical instruction to planners and other staff in area of specialization.
• Develops and/or uses GIS coverages for project assignments.
• Drafts grant applications to support Section, Division and Departmental programs.
• Schedules, coordinates, collects, assembles and prepares data, projections and reports.

Other duties required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management, or Geography AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience (including related internships), demonstrating knowledge and experience in one or more areas within the Planning field related to the area of assignment, including: Environmental Planning (SEPA, Critical Areas/Shorelines and Natural Resources) Transportation Planning, Current Planning (Subdivision and Zoning), and Comprehensive Long Range Planning; OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Note: A Masters’ Degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A valid US Drivers’ License at time of appointment; and,
• Successful completion of a general employment verification.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience with Washington State land use and environmental protection law.
• Specialized training in environmental or natural resource issues, projects (SEPA, GMA, Critical Areas, Shorelines)
• Additional degrees, professional certifications, recognition, awards and licenses that demonstrate acquisition and application of the required knowledge, and abilities to be successful in this position.

Equipment Used: telephone, computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, digital camera, shredder, other office equipment, audiovisual equipment, GPS unit, and motor vehicle.

Working Conditions: This position is rated as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. 

Environment: travel, multiple work locations, field work, occasional exposure to irate customers and citizen groups, and position can be hybrid with schedule to be determined by the incumbent and supervisor.

Physical Demands: bending, carrying, handling, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, hearing, smelling, talking, and visual activity.

Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction, and ability to follow verbal instruction.

Knowledge:

• Customer service techniques and teambuilding concepts
• Presentation and meeting facilitation, including use of technology for displaying, analyzing and evaluating research data.
• Research and analytical methods for planning projects including using fundamental mathematics, statistics, scientific methods and field practices for gathering and evaluating data.
• Principles of site impact analysis for plan amendments and various project review.
• Principles of geography, geomorphology and natural systems functions.
• Legal descriptions, cartography and GIS systems.
• U.S. Census geography, demographics and methodologies.
• Principles, methods and practices of planning related to the area of assignment, including urban, regional, environmental, natural resource, transportation, and community development; Public participation theory and practice including methods of assessing areas of agreement and conflict among individuals or facilitation groups and techniques for mediating disputes and guiding them to consensus or informed consent.
• Rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation used in professional report writing.
• Micro-economic theories as applied to the effects of land use regulation.
• Roles and responsibilities of federal, state and other local public and private organization.

Skills (and Abilities):

• Instructing others in methods or procedures needed to carry out their work on assigned projects or tasks.
• Critically analyzing and resolving customer service and internal work related problems.
• Analyzing environmental and land use information to identify options, resolve problems, apply solutions, guidelines and policy to field problems and other work assignments.
• Prioritizing multiple projects within established timelines and parameters.
• Writing routine to complex technical reports and other documents.
• Using a personal computer and related software applications and operating basic office equipment.
• Interpreting, applying and implementing land use policies and procedures.
• Giving presentations, public speaking, and facilitating meetings.
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials, at all organizational levels and with the public.
• Ability to clearly speak, write and graphically illustrate in order to convey general and technical information.
• Ability to: give and receive direction; understand, interpret and follow County and department personnel policies and procedures.
• Researching, interpreting, evaluating and applying a wide variety of inter-related data, policies, laws, codes, and legislation to work assignments.
• Reading and interpreting technical data, legal descriptions, maps and aerial photos.
• Operating basic office equipment, scanners, plotters; public address systems and audio-visual presentation equipment.
• Applying basic math, algebra and statistics in researching, gathering, organizing and analyzing data from a variety of sources.
• Maintaining files.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish the information.

Disabled applicants may request accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information.

Yakima County is a qualified Public Service entity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service or contact your federal loan servicer.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Yakima County will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Yakima County is an E-Verify Employer.

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The City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services Department (PDS) is seeking a customer-service driven, community-minded person to join our Land Use Team as an Associate Planner.  This Planner will work on a combination of discretionary land use permits, environmental review, and building permits.  This person also staffs the customer service counter and supports our code enforcement team. The Associate Planner is the first step in the Planner series and reports to the Principal Planner/Supervisor for Current Planning.

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8 Step Hourly Wage Schedule beginning at $33.29/hr
Employer Pays 100% Healthcare – Generous PTO
Washington State Department of Retirement

Position Is Open Until Filled
To Apply: Submit a Resume, Application and Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire to
humanresources@ci.lacenter.wa.us

Position Summary
The Associate Planner is given broad responsibility for managing land use projects,
providing staff support to the Planning Commission, supporting comprehensive plan and
code updates, ensuring land use permit compliance with City codes, plans and policies,
providing recommendations on planning issues, presenting recommendations on land use
permits to the Community Development Director, Planning Commission, City Council and
Hearing Examiner, responding to planning inquiries from the public and appointed/elected
officials, supporting code enforcement and special projects, and other related duties as
assigned.

This employee works closely with other administrative staff in greeting customers, in
person or by phone, who seek information and services from the City of La Center.
Assigned to the Community Development Department, this employee reports to the Public
Works & Community Development Director.

The workweek for the Associate Planner is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. When
supporting at Planning Commission or City Council meetings, the employee may be
required to work up to two evenings a month. The employee may receive overtime or
comp time for the hours spent attending Planning Commission or City Council meetings.
City of La Center employees are responsible for demonstrating the values as stated in the
City’s Guiding Principles, working cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues, and
delivering services to customers with a high degree of professionalism.
This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 58 (union).

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The Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Program Rule and Process Coordinator (Marine Transportation Safety Specialist 3) position. This position can be located in either our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA or our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

The Spills Program’s Rule and Process Coordinator position is quite unique as it provides the opportunity to gain a well-rounded understanding of the program’s priorities, policies, procedures, regulations, and contracted work. In this position, you will direct the program’s rulemaking processes and coordinate the development and maintenance of the program’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will lead most procurement processes for the program and manage our contracts. You will also serve as the lead for special policy assignments regarding research, analysis, planning, studies, and legislative report efforts that address and support complex spill prevention, preparedness, and response policy issues across multiple sections of the program.

What makes this role unique?

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to be the Spills Program’s lead rulemaking process coordinator. You will serve as an expert on Ecology’s rulemaking process and the program’s regulations. You will also gain project management experience through development and maintenance of the program’s core Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is a great opportunity to gain insight into decision-making processes for all areas of the program. You will gain extensive experience leading procurement processes and managing multiple contracts for the program.

What you will do:

• Direct rulemaking processes, advise the Program Manager and agency executive management on rulemaking decisions, and guide the formulation of rules for spill prevention plans, inspections, vessel screenings, enforcement, and response.
• Provide intergovernmental agreement and contract procurement expertise for the program. Lead most procurement processes and manage contracts for the program.
• Coordinate and manage Ecology’s use of the Department of Enterprise Services Emergency Cleanup Contracts for spill cleanup contracts to ensure adequate response to facility/vessel marine spills and inland spills that exceed local and state response capabilities.
• Analyze, review, evaluate, assist, and coordinate the development and maintenance of program core Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including inspections, investigation, enforcement, drills, prevention plans, contingency plans, vessel screenings, and response.
• Lead special policy assignments regarding research, analysis, planning, studies, and legislative report efforts that address and support complex spill prevention, preparedness, and response policy issues across multiple sections of the program. Through this work, you will identify critical and emerging spill response policy issues and recommend preventative or corrective measures.

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The City of Pacific, WA is seeking a Community Development Director for this vibrant community of 7,270 located 30 miles south of Seattle amid the rolling hills of the White River Valley on the King/Pierce County line. Residents enjoy Pacific’s friendly small-town feel, quiet residential neighborhoods, and stunning views of Mount Rainier.

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Reporting to the Mayor, the Community Development Director (CDD) is a department head with responsibility for policy development, program planning, budget management, administration, grant management, parks development, and operational direction of the Building, Planning and Community Development Department.

WHY APPLY

The City of Pacific is looking for a Community Development Director with the skill and experience to build a department and to play a key role in crafting the future of the City. Pacific is a vibrant full-service city located in the coveted Puget Sound region between Seattle and Tacoma, with a population of just under 7,300. The new Community Development Director will serve as a key member of the City’s Senior Leadership Team with the opportunity to have an immediate impact.

For more information, please view the full position profile.

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