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Associate Planner

Employer: City of Edgewood
Job Title: Associate Planner
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Edgewood, WA
Opening Date: 02/14/2019
Closing Date: Until Filled
Salary: $5,780 - $6,569 Monthly

Job Description: 

The Associate Planner position requires professional planning work of moderate difficulty. This person will perform a variety of professional planning duties involving current and long-range planning, such as: process land use applications (ex: Short Plat, BLA and Subdivision); provide critical areas check lists; perform research and prepare and maintain reports, records and files. In addition, the person filling this position will receive, investigate, research, and resolve citizen questions, complaints, violations, and issues relating to land use, signs, surface water, site development, and other related municipal codes. Due to the limited number of City staff, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties. The City of Edgewood is an at-will employer and all staff members serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. 

Job Duties: 

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable performance of these essential job functions.

  • Provide technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of specific planning programs areas or ordinances. 
  • Review plans and permit applications to assure compliance with requirements such as use, bulk, placement, parking ratios, and other applicable code requirements.
  • Prepare narrative staff reports and planning recommendations of limited complexity.
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public regarding land use and zoning, environmental codes, development regulations, and the Comprehensive Plan.
  • Operate various types of GIS computer workstations and related equipment including printers, plotters, and digitizers.
  • Use or edit existing programs to create reports, maps, data, and other graphic materials for integration into GIS and for presentations.
  • Work with City departments and outside agencies to identify GIS opportunities and organize projects and work products.
  • Perform site visits and prepare reports for projects.
  • Research and prepare a variety of reports, documents and correspondence for projects and presentation to staff, the public, the City Council, appointed Commissions, and the City Hearing Examiner as requested.
  • Process and review development applications for compliance with City requirements.
  • Review Business License applications for compliance with City requirements and codes.
  • Propose policies, procedures, and municipal code revisions.
  • Attend public meetings as necessary, which may be scheduled outside typical work hours.
  • Assist the Senior Planner in other areas as needed.

To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each Essential Job Function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

  • Knowledge of planning principles and practices; including pertinent specialties and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and ordinances related to land use planning.
  • Ability to deal effectively with the public in a customer-friendly manner and use considerable tact, patience, and courtesy in difficult situations.
  • Ability to read and interpret maps, including site maps, topographic maps, and soil maps.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection
  • Knowledge of effective writing techniques
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which includes Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.
  • Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules/processes clearly to the public.
  • Problem-solving skills to gather information to solve vaguely defined practical problems.
  • Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
  • Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
  • A sense of humor and positive attitude are essential.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills: 

Required

  • A master's degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or related area of study in addition to two years of planning or GIS experience;
    OR
  • A bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or related area of study in addition to four years of planning or GIS experience;
    OR
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Preferred

  • Two years of GIS experience
  • AICP or GISP Certification

How to Apply: 

Should I Apply?

  • Please be aware that the City of Edgewood recently adopted a policy to only hire the best candidates. If you believe you are the best, then you should apply.
  • If you want to work with the freedom to excel and devise a work plan that helps the City succeed and you to grow, then you should apply.
  • If you’re looking for an opportunity to gain a wide variety of skills and work on solving a diversity of issues, then you should apply.
  • Please only apply for this position if you are willing to join forces with an organization that is focused on becoming the “Best [run, organized, transparent] Small City” in Washington.

Job description and application can be found online. 

If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, supplemental questions, and signed Equal Employee Opportunities (EEO) statement to the address or email listed on the job descriptions. Incomplete submittals will be disqualified. The City of Edgewood is a Drug Free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Edgewood
Human Resources
2224 104th Avenue East
Edgewood, WA 98372-1513

Submittals may also be e-mailed to [email protected].

Supplemental Information: 

Supplemental Questions: The following questions are designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. Your responses to these questions will be used to determine whether you are among the most qualified of the applicants and should continue in the selection process. Responses should be printed legibly in ink or typewritten, complete, and specific. Clarity and completeness of answers are factors, which will be considered in the evaluation process. Address each question separately using additional pages as necessary. Be sure to indicate your name on each additional page. Please note that you must submit a cover letter, resume, and signed EOCC statement along with the completed supplemental questions in order to be considered further in the selection process.

1. Please describe your experience with GIS.
2. Please describe your experience or knowledge of research and interpretation of municipal codes and planning documents.
3. Please describe your experience in collecting technical information on land use and zoning and preparing reports related to that information.
4. Please tell us why you are interested in this position and why you are looking to leave your current position.