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Employer: City of Tumwater
Job Type: Planner
Job Number: Position #2021-00007
Division: Community Development
Salary: $5,419 - $6,614 per Month
Location: Tumwater, WA
Opening Date: 06/16/2021
Closing Date: 07/07/2021
Job Description:
Performs current and advanced planning tasks with primary responsibility for administering theCity's land use and related ordinances. Provides information to the public relating to state andfederal laws and City ordinances, interpreting laws on a case-by-case basis, and preparingreports for policy and decision-making bodies.
Job Duties:
1. As primary land development information professional, assists all City departments and general public with land use proposals, including City land use permit processes and ordinances, zoning matters, preliminary land divisions, conditional uses, shoreline permits, variances, subdivision, and project review and pre-submission conferences; provides overall coordination of development projects.
2. Oversees compliance with legal requirements involved in the current planning process; evaluates permit requests for compliance with governmental ordinances and policies and supports investigations of zoning code violations; and supports legal process for code violations.
3. Reviews, evaluates, and implements land use and urban development policies, making recommendations for revision or alternate courses of action.
4. May act as the designated SEPA Responsible Official as required by Washington State Law.
5. Attends City Council, Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner, Historic PreservationCommission, and Tree Board meetings as required; acts as professional advisor on planning related matters; presents written, graphic, or oral reports and recommendations.
6. Investigates, analyzes, and prepares documents on planning, community development, and other public policy issues.
7. Prepares statistical reports using land use data as necessary. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of modern land use planning principles and practices.
2. Knowledge of land use plan implementation codes and the legal procedures and standards related to planning, development, and enforcement.
3. Knowledge of environmental design principles and approaches for site planning, architectural, and landscape design.
4. Knowledge of plan preparation and report writing.
5. Ability to use statistical and policy analysis methods.
6. Ability to interpret development codes and land use regulations.
7. Ability to convey technical information in common terms, to enforce provisions of ordinances, rules, and regulations.
8. Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations relating to land use planning.
9. Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, applicants, and the public.
11. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
12. Ability to provide excellent customer service skills.
13. Knowledge of urban forestry principles and practices.
14. Working knowledge of Geographic Information System applications and their usage.
How to Apply:
Supplemental Information:
Associate Planner Supplemental Questionnaire
*1. Please tell us about your experience working independently on the review of applications for subdivisions, short subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances, and shoreline permits.
* 2. What is your experience preparing staff reports for planning related projects and analyzing land development applications for conformance with regulations?
* 3. What is your experience or training with SEPA processes?
* 4. What is your experience or training with public speaking and presentations to high level officials, committees, and community members in difficult and sensitive situations?
* 5. How does this job with the City of Tumwater mesh with your career plans and goals?
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