Senior Planner/Partnerships Specialist

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Senior Planner/Partnerships Specialist

Salary

$94,140.00 - $126,156.00 Annually

Location

Edmonds, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Regular

Job Number

2023-042

Department

Planning and Development

Opening Date

07/14/2023

Closing Date

7/30/2023 4:30 PM Pacific

Union Classification

Non Represented

Application Requirements

A completed online application, an attached resume, and an accompanying cover letter are required to be considered for this position. An incomplete application packet will disqualify you. Applicants may attach additional information that will assist us in the review and selection process.

Social Security Notice

Regular full time and regular part time City of Edmonds employees do not participate in the Social Security program. For information on how this may affect your retirement benefit, please call Social Security or visit their website https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/wep-chart.html.

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Description

Applications will be reviewed as recieved. The closing date for this position will be July 30, 2023.

The City of Edmonds is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking planner who can establish and strengthen relationships with a variety of community stakeholders, build and foster private development partnerships, and help lead community engagement in support of the Planning and Development Department’s work plan. This position will have the opportunity to work on a variety of complex long-range and current planning projects, including the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (“Everyone’s Edmonds”), code development work related to recent state legislation, implementation of the city’s Climate Action Plan, and complex land use and building permit applications. As part of a team of eight planners that works closely with several other city departments, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on topics such as comprehensive and subarea planning, middle housing, accessory dwelling units, design review, transportation management, and climate change adaptation. The city is looking for candidates with excellent project management skills as well as experience engaging with a diverse set of community partners and stakeholders.

About The Department

The Development Services Department is responsible for land use and building permit review and approvals; long-range city and regional planning; building inspection; coordination of development review processes, design standards, and enforcement of the community development code. We are committed to equity and inclusivity as a foundational element of our work and in creating a positive work environment.

About The City

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 42,980 and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 256 full–time-equivalent employees.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Provides technical assistance in the processing of planning permits for current applications and in the development of short and long-range plans for the City of Edmonds.
• Evaluates and analyzes plans to estimate projected population and employment growth.
• Serves as senior or lead Planner in performing the more complex planning responsibilities and tasks for the City and provides work direction and lead to Planners and support staff on assigned projects.
• Supervises, coaches, trains and motivates staff as assigned and coordinates and/or provides staff training as assigned.
• Provides information to the public regarding general and complex land and construction issues, coordinates GIS/mapping activities, prepares and updates maps, graphics and public information materials and develops and maintains GIS mapping and database records.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to City codes or policy changes as appropriate and based on experience with daily operations and planning.
• Coordinates code requirements with other divisions and departments and public notices, prepares for and conducts presentations regarding project proposals and code amendments and conducts site inspections for compliance.
• Prepares associated detailed reports, public notices, verifies zoning code compliance and conducts various planning reviews as assigned.
• Coordinates code requirements with other divisions and departments, provide staff support at public hearings, make public presentations, conduct site inspections and perform other related duties.
• Interprets, communicates. exchanges information, and coordinates activities with governmental agencies and other cities regarding projects affecting the City and surrounding area and to resolve issues or concerns.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reviews related to assigned activities.
• Serves as staff liaison to boards and commissions such as the Planning Board, Architectural Design Board and/or Hearing Examiner.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Urban, Regional, or Municipal Planning, Geography, or related field and five years of experience performing planning duties including leading projects and staff, policy and code review, analysis, and evaluation, and preparation of detailed reports and presentations that includes two years of staff supervisory responsibility; preferably in a municipal planning environment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• A valid Driver's License at time of hire and a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance requirements. Out of state candidates must obtain their WA State Driver's License within 30 days after moving to WA https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/moving.html
• A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case-by case basis.

Supplemental Information

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Driving a vehicle to work.
• Indoor/Outdoor/Office environment.

Physical Abilities

• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person and by phone.
• Walking or otherwise moving and ascending/descending stairs during site visits.
• Read and understand a variety of materials.

Hazards

• Contact with angry and/or dissatisfied customers.
• Chemicals, fumes or gases associated with utilities systems and projects.

Benefits information is available below and varies based on classification status. Regular, part time employees may be eligible for prorated benefits.

Please visit the HR Benefits Website (https://edmondswa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=16495016&pageId=17263650) for more information.

01

What are your salary expectations? Please do not disclose current or prior position salary.

02

Which selection below best describes your level of education?

• Associates Degree or Vocational Training
• High School or GED
• Some College or Certificate
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above
• None of the above

03

Which of the following most closely matches your program of study?

• None or Not Applicable
• Other related field
• Geography
• Urban, Regional, or Municipal Planning

04

If you selected "other related field" above, please specify.

05

Does your experience include at least five years of experience performing planning duties including leading projects and staff, policy and code review, analysis, and evaluation, and preparation of detailed reports and presentations that includes two years of staff supervisory responsibility; preferably in a municipal planning environment OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience?

• No
• Yes

06

Do you currently, or will you (by start of the position), posses a valid driver's license and be able to provide a copy of your driver's abstract? [Note - A WA state driver's license is required within 30 days of hire date]

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency

City of Edmonds

Address

121 5th Ave N Edmonds, Washington, 98020

Phone

425-775-7740

Website

http://www.edmondswa.gov