Pay Range: $34.10 - $43.25 per hour (CTP Pay Plan, C43 Step 1-13)

Hiring Range: $34.10 - $36.19 per hour (CTP Pay Plan, C43 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Job Closing Date: November 22, 2024

Applications will be reviewed each week: 10/28/24, 11/4/24, 11/12/24, 11/18/24 and 11/25/24.
*If a qualified candidate is selected, the posting will be closed prior to November 22, 2024*

There is one Planner III opening with the Yakima County Public Services, Planning Division. This position provides experienced professional planning expertise and recommendations on routine to complex projects and other assignments; performs a broader range of skilled and professional duties under supervision of a Section Manager; acts as a resource for Section or Division within area(s) of expertise; participates in plan and regulatory updates; special studies, public outreach and education efforts related to land development and long range growth management planning; instructs others in methods or procedures needed to carry out their work on assigned projects or area of specialization. The Planner III is capable of working independently with minimal supervision or direction.

Benefits included in position:

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is a Yakima County Public Services Department Clerical, Technical & Professional Employees Group Bargaining Unit Position.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or a field directly related to the area(s) of assignment AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience (including related internships), demonstrating knowledge and experience in one or more areas within the Planning field related to the area of assignment, including: Environmental Planning (SEPA, Critical Areas/Shorelines and Natural Resources) Transportation Planning, Current Planning (Subdivision and Zoning), and Comprehensive Long Range Planning; OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

*A Masters' Degree may substitute for one year of experience.*

Required:

• a valid US Drivers' License at time of appointment; and,
• successful completion of a general employment verification.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish; Experience with Washington State land use and environmental protection law;
• specialized training in environmental or natural resource issues, projects (SEPA, GMA, Critical Areas, Shorelines); and,
• additional degrees, professional certifications, recognition, awards and licenses that demonstrate acquisition and application of the required knowledge, and abilities to be successful in this position.