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Employer: City of Edmonds
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2020-012
Division: Planning
Salary: $34.45 - $43.17 per hour
Location: Edmonds, WA
Opening Date: 03/03/2020
Closing Date: 04/02/2020
Job Description:
While the position includes the standard duties, requirements and qualifications for a City of Edmonds Associate Planner, the person being hired will primarily focus on updating development codes and standards contained in the Edmonds Community Development Code. Desired experience includes demonstrated knowledge and ability to write codes and standards, knowledge of legal requirements underlying code language and interpretation, and the ability to communicate concepts both verbally and in writing. The successful applicant will work with City staff, advisory board(s), and the City Council on specific code update topics, as assigned. This position is part time and expected to work 20 hours per week. Benefits are available on a prorated basis. Please see the benefits tab or contact HR for more information.
Job Duties:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Reviews and makes recommendations on City codes or policy changes as appropriate and based on experience with daily operations and planning.
- Prepares draft code language as directed and conducts public hearings before the Planning Board and City Council applicable to such updates.
- Prepares for and conducts presentations before various boards and commissions regarding project proposals and code amendments.
- Maintains specific pages of the City's website and updates/revises as necessary and conducts updates of the City Community Development Code and Comprehensive Plan as necessary.
- Communicates regularly with the public, including owners of private property as well as project applicants such as: architects, developers, surveyors, biologists and geotechnical engineers.
- Communicates via phone, email and in person at the public service counter and at various meetings.
- Participates on assigned committees; attends associated meetings and provides necessary support and information.
Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:
Education and Experience:-
- Bachelor's Degree in Urban, Regional, or Municipal Planning, Geography, or related field AND
- Three years of experience performing planning duties including policy and code review, analysis, and evaluation, and preparation of detailed reports;
- prefer responsibility for leading projects or staff in a municipal planning environment; OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that will allow the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check.
- Valid Driver's License required at time of hire. WA State Driver's License required within 30 days of hire-date.
- Must be able to provide a driver's abstract for all states a license was held in the preceding 5 years.
How to Apply:
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