Planning Manager | Edgewood, WA

Employer: City of Edgewood
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Edgewood, WA
Opening Date: 03/11/2020
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Description:

The City of Edgewood is a small and nimble organization seeking to maximize the strengths of each employee. We don't celebrate learning and growth because it's cool or in vogue, we celebrate it because we believe we must continuously improve ourselves to survive. In Edgewood, we're different. We're a small staff who wear many hats. We spend a 1/3 of our lives at work, so it's important we can at least respect one another and get along. We have a quote on the wall "You can judge the health of an organization by the laughter in the halls" and here in Edgewood we're pretty darn healthy because even on the most stressful days, we're still laughing...even if it is to keep from crying.

Job Duties:

Advanced planning experience of complexity and variation
An understanding of local, state, and federal laws
The ability to advise various councils, boards, commissions, and elected officials in planning-related issues
Interest in large-scale new development proposals
Independent judgement, initiative, and discretion to serve as Acting Community and Economic Development Director in the Director's absence
A desire to mold the vision of the best city in Washington

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:

Required

A master's degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or related area of study in addition to eight years of planning experience and three years of supervisory experience;

A bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or related area of study in addition to ten years of planning experience and five years of supervisory experience;

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.

AND

The ability to obtain, and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License throughout employment, and documentation to fulfill the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act within 3 days of employment.

Preferred