Employer: Kittitas County
Job Type: Planner
Salary: $4,941 - $6,648
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Opening Date: 1/6/2020
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Description:

The current vacancy in Community Development Services is a full-time, benefited, non-union, non-exempt position expected to begin as soon as possible. This position primarily conducts research, develops reports, and leads updates and amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan and implementing regulations. Anyone who meets the qualifications stated in the job description may apply. This position is considered open until filled. Candidates should apply as soon as possible for optimal consideration.

Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.

Job Duties:

Primary Responsibility - Develop, update, and implement the County's Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Program, and development regulations.

Secondary Responsibility - Administration of the County's development regulations.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography or Public Administration with two (2) years’ experience in long-range planning, OR a Bachelor’s degree in any field and three (3) years’ experience in planning, OR six (6) years’ equivalent experience as a Planner I or higher.
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s license.
  • A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified candidates. Convictions may preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as relativity to the position, age and time of the offense, seriousness, and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into account.

Supplemental Information:

ABOUT KITTITAS COUNTY

From the mighty Columbia River to the snow-capped Cascade Mountains, Kittitas County is a premier destination for outdoor adventure, sunshine, and unique cultural offerings. In a single day, you can fly fish the Yakima River, take in a music concert at Central Washington University and visit one of historic downtown Ellensburg's wine shops or craft breweries. Or you might want to explore Roslyn's mining history and hike in the Alpine Lake Wilderness. There's boating the Columbia River near Vantage, snowmobile trails near Cle Elum and Roslyn and all kinds of offerings at Suncadia resort.

Kittitas County is home to a variety of annual events like the Roslyn Farmer’s Market, Jazz in the Valley, and the Kittitas County Fair and Ellensburg Rodeo which attracts riders and spectators from across the country.

Kittitas County offers a variety of places for horseback riding, camping, and shopping. There’s something for everyone in Kittitas County.

ABOUT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

The mission of Kittitas County Community Development Services is to assist the citizens of Kittitas County in planning for the use and development of land and buildings while protecting public health and safety, sustaining a vibrant economy, promoting the conservation of natural resources, and protecting the environment.

Kittitas County Community Development Services is made up of approximately 20 employees focusing on planning, permitting, development review, code enforcement, and fire marshal services. There are also the two-time reigning champions of the annual Halloween office decorations competition.

How to Apply:

When you are ready to apply, visit www.co.kittitas.wa.us/hr/jobs to submit an online application.

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