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Employer: City of Gig Harbor
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 20-00003
Division: Planning | Community Development
Salary: $65,904 - $82,380 Annually
Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Opening Date: 03/06/2020
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Description:
Come work with a dynamic team who are working with the community to shape the future of Gig Harbor! We are seeking a fellow "go-getter" to join our team in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.We enjoy polished processes, collaboration, challenges, laughter and fun! We foster a fast-paced, trustworthy, interactive work environment. The team dynamic here is palpable; with a strong willingness to guide and support the team as planners are introduced to new, complex opportunities.You can expect a dynamic environment, a myriad of zoning and land-use challenges, and working with a small staff that views itself as a family. This position will provide you with an opportunity to learn about all aspects of the planning process at the local level. No project is too basic or too complex! This position tackles it all! In addition to zoning and land-use regulations, the City has a robust design manual and shoreline master program providing additional challenges and more tools that you can add to your career toolbox. The Planning Division works closely with the Building Division and the Public Works Department to ensure consistency and more opportunities to learn and grow our overall knowledge of city government.
Ultimately, you will be part of a team, but not just a cog in the machine. You will touch on all aspects of the process and feel a sense of pride, leadership and ownership over your projects. Gig Harbor is growing fast and we need a team member who isn't afraid to adapt to this ever changing community. Does this sound like you? Don't delay, submit your application today! We look forward to meeting you!
Job Duties:
- Provide basic and comprehensive information and interpretation of applicable city land use and development codes to the general public, the development community, employees of the City, and elected officials.
- Review parcel and subdivision maps, and site and building plans for compliance with appropriate regulations; works with property owners and the development community on acceptable property development and land use.
- Process land use permits such as shoreline, zoning, conditional use, variances, rezones, site plans, subdivisions and short plats; prepare reports and recommendations; conduct public hearings before the City Design Review Board and City Hearing Examiner.
- Prepare and/or review environmental checklists. Provide technical assistance in the analysis, coordination, and implementation of environmental requirements and regulations under the City Environmental Code.
- Implement effective and trackable procedures for reviewing the processing of approved development plans, construction plans, and construction performance to assure compliance with city codes.
- Under direction, may conduct special land use, land economics, demographic, social, and economic studies and reviews other relevant factors relating to comprehensive planning issues.
- May review and recommend changes to the City Comprehensive Plan and land use codes, provide professional policy guidance to the Planning Commission in writing, revising, and updating the Comprehensive Plan and participate in Planning Commission hearings.
- Prepare public notices, meeting agendas, and reviews meeting minutes.
- Investigate potential violations of city land use regulations. May assist in the preparations of documentation reports and notices of violation and assessment of city penalties.
- Coordinate project activities with other staff, city departments, county and state agencies, and the City Design Review Board.
- Compile information and make recommendations on special studies. Prepare complex planning reports.
- Assist in the preparation and management of state and federal grants.
- Performs other duties as required by the Principal Planner.
Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or a closely related field; AND
- Two (2) years of professional planning experience.
- An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AICP Certification
- Experience with the Washington State Growth Management Act
- Experience with Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
- Experience with Washingtone Shoreline Management Act
- Knowledge of Blue Beam or SmartGov software
- Experience of permit processing
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