Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Development Services Director and the Planning Manager, the Senior Planner performs advanced level professional planning work on current and/or long-range planning and special projects; responsible for complex planning tasks requiring a high degree of knowledge related to all areas of current and long-range planning and/or specialized disciplines. This position has no assigned supervisory responsibility but may provide technical or functional training and direction to Assistant and/or Associate Planners. The work anticipated to divide about 70% in current planning and 30% in long-range planning depending on skills and department need.

Job Duties:

1. Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
2. Serves as project manager on complex planning projects including in-depth application and plan review, coordination with applicants to obtain additional information and/or project changes as necessary; prepares legal noticing, background research, and staff reports. Attends public hearings and makes presentations. Monitors implementation measures, conditions of approval, checks application submittals for building plan check and may inspect sites.
3. May assemble teams for complex planning and development projects; defines scope and schedules for review, monitors project progress, reviews work, resolves issues and conflicts, reports findings and recommendations, documents, approves, and is accountable for project progress.
4. Monitors permit processing from pre-design plan review to field construction, inspection coordination, and project close-out; serves as system administrator for permit tracking process and coordinates and conducts training and instruction for the permit tracking system, city regulations, and department procedures.
5. Prepares, reviews, and develops procedures and policies used in the development and permit review process.
6. Meets with property owners, developers, attorneys and other design professionals to discuss and resolve planning and development issues. Exercises considerable discretion in problem solving, decision-making and negotiating agreements.
7. Interprets and applies local and State laws and regulations; conducts and supervises planning studies in the community; gathers data for implementing or evaluating current and advance planning projects; and makes recommendations.
8. May conduct long-range planning assignments; performs special projects as assigned. Participates in or leads team efforts related to Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Program and code amendments and updates.
9. Manages or leads in the team effort related to the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements and environmental checklists pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Develops appropriate mitigation measures and provides the local SEPA Official with recommendations concerning environmental threshold determinations.
10. Represents the City and presents oral reports at public hearings; provides staff support to a variety of boards and commissions; provides background and technical assistance to boards and committee members; attends and participates in professional groups and committees.
11. Interacts and communicates with a variety of individuals and groups for the purpose of obtaining and providing information, coordinating activities, processing projects, negotiating plan changes, and formulating recommendations.
12. Conducts highly technical research and analysis, evaluates findings, identifies significant issues, determines options, and develops staff recommendations.
13. Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
14. Performs all duties of the Planner and other duties as required or assigned.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced knowledge of:

1. Urban planning and zoning and environmental principles and practices.
2. Planning, zoning, environmental, annexation, and other land use laws and pertinent legal decisions.
3. Current literature, information sources, and analysis and research techniques in the field of urban planning.
4. Site planning and architectural design.
5. Principles, methods, and techniques of planning and implementing permit processing programs and workflows.
6. Development review processes and procedures.
7. Business writing and report preparation.
8. Methods and techniques used to review and approve various planning permits and development applications.
9. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to planning, land subdivision, and construction projects.
10. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Supplemental Information:

This position is open until filled. The first review will be September 3.

Due to the number of potential applicants, the City will only contact those applicants chosen for in-person interviews. Applicants who are invited to participate in the interview process will be notified by phone or email.

How to Apply:
A completed City of Woodinville application is required. Resumes and cover letters may be uploaded with the application.

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