KNOWLEDGE + SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge of urban planning and development and local government policies and procedures
• Knowledge of area specializations such as land use planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, housing, historic preservation or economic development
• Familiarity with the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Shoreline Management Act (SMA) and other pertinent federal, state and local laws,
• Research methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development
• Mthodsand techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management
• Budgeting procedures and techniques
• Resident involvement techniques and processes
• Knowledge of computer programs and applications, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and database management
• Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management
• Ability to interface with public, speak and write clearly, and function calmly in stressful situations required.
• Innovative, detail-oriented, experienced in highly visible/controversial projects
• Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships with staff, officials and stakeholders and to resolve complaints
• Strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations
• Reading comprehension to understand technical and legal materials.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines
• Ability to manage and conduct in-person and virtual public participation activities, meetings and hearings

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Current Planning

• Oversee Planning and Building staff and establish strategic direction for the Department.
• Respond to and serve the public promptly and respectfully.
• Establish office policy and procedure and delegate authority to the Assistant or Associate Planner, and Building Official.
• Responsible for final preparation and submission of annual office operating budget and adherence to operating within the financial means authorized by the Mayor and Town Council.
• Oversee the maintenance of permanent and current records of all applications, hearing and actions concerning planning, zoning, and building.
• Administer and interpret zoning, subdivision and other related ordinance and the comprehensive plan to the general public, developers or other interested parties.
• Receive, evaluate and process land use applications, such as conditional use permits, variances, shoreline permits, and plats and presents to the Hearing Examiner.
• Act as the Town's Responsible Official in issuing threshold determinations and carrying out other provisions of SEPA.
• Serve as the Town's Floodplain Administrator.
• Interpret and administer the Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve Design Guidelines and provide staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission in implementing the Guidelines and the Secretary of Interior guidelines for Historic Preservation.
• Provide staff support to the Planning Commission.
• Attend after hours Town Council meetings and gives presentations.
• Review building permit applications for zoning compliance.
• Assist the public with applications and inquiries.
• Draft policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with Town staff on development projects.

Comprehensive/Long Range Planning

• Prepare new and revised development regulations and ordinances as required.
• Update long range plans, including the Comprehensive Plan and Shoreline Master Plan as necessary.
• Coordinate other studies as needed.
• Oversee the preparation and management of grants.
• Hire and manage consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree preferred but not required. Bachelors degree in Planning (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning involving both short- and long-range planning required. Supervisory experience in a planning related environment required.
• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) membership preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Option to choose up to $1,100 in monthly allocation for medical, dental, vision, DCP, or FSA.
• Employer paid basic life insurance.
• Additional monthly compensation of $400 can be used towards insurance, DCP, FSA, or cashed out.
• Beginning annual accrual of 96 vacation hours, 96 hours of sick, 11 paid holidays, and 2 paid floating holidays.
• Annual executive paid leave of 40 hours per year.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.