Associate Planner - Dcd

The position may also support other projects as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four years of progressively responsible technical or professional work experience in land use and environmental review and permit processing, OR
• Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education with major coursework in major coursework in urban planning, city and regional planning, OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years experience as a planner or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Washington State Growth Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, Shoreline Management Act, long range planning, and community planning.

Positions in this class typically require:

• Repetitive motions for computer use.
• Vision sufficient to read source materials and computer screen data.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to walk through rough or uneven terrain may be required to conduct field inspections and site visits.
• Exposure to a variety of weather conditions may occur while off-site and/or conducting field inspections.
• Working primarily in an office environment with some off-site meetings and project site visits.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Exertion of force of 20 pounds occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently to lift/carry/move objects, files or materials.
• Attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours at various locations throughout the County and occasional travel outside the County may be required.
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately both in-person and on the telephone.
• Reaching, handling/grasping documents.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare staff reports of finding, including recommendations and supporting data for approval and submission to the Hearing Examiner, Planning Commission and/or Board of Count Commissioners.
• Develop standard call flows and client responses to address general inquiries from the public.
• Review development applications and site plans for compliance with local and state regulations and monitor applications through adoption stages, developing and preparing additional related data as required.
• Provide information to all sectors of the public pertaining to development applications, ordinances, codes and related development information.
• Monitor assigned land use and environmental application through approval, developing and preparing additional related information as required.
• Conduct limited research, develop public participation programs and prepare recommendations for drafting or revising local legislation and plans. Conduct technical review and revision of permit forms and brochures.
• Provides information on basic environmental issues.

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions. Employees joining the union will be required to pay union dues through payroll deduction.
• Work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.