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Employer: City of Walla Walla
Job Type: Full Time
Division: Development Services
Salary: $104,751 - $127,442 Annually
Location: Walla Walla, WA
Opening Date: 01/29/2020
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Description:

Continue your career path in municipal development in Walla Walla, Washington. A place where natural beauty, world-class wineries, top-notch restaurants, the arts, outdoor living and small-town friendliness come together in a community that was voted: “Friendliest City in America”. Ready for the next step in your career? The City of Walla Walla is seeking its next Director of Development Services who will plan, organize, direct, advise and evaluate the activities of the Development Services Department.

Job Duties:

This position reports to the City Manager and leads a department of eight employees that processes all permits, inspections, land-use applications and long-range planning activities. The director will prepare and update developmental short- and long-range strategic plans; contribute to the City’s overall strategic plan; and identify and recommend policy options to the Planning Commission and City Council.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:

Minimum qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, geography or a closely related field
  • Five or more years of experience in municipal planning and/or community development, three or more years of which has been in a leadership role and supervisory capacity
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of the successful performance of the essential elements of the job such as those listed above
  • Valid Washington state driver's license

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Master’s degree
  • Experience in urban planning of a municipality of 15,000 population or greater
  • Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)Bilingual in English and Spanish

Supplemental Information:

Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $104,751 - $127,442 and is dependent upon qualifications. The City offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision health insurance; life/AD&D; vacation; 14 paid holidays including floating holidays; sick leave; and two retirement plan options including the Washington State Public Employees Retirement Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

How to Apply:

For additional information and application requirements, go to www.wallawallawa.gov. Open until filled; candidates will be reviewed on March 16, 2020. EOE/ADA

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