Kitsap County DCD seeks a COMMUNITY PLANNING SUPERVISOR for our Long-Term Planning Division. Under the direction of the assigned Planning and Environmental Programs (PEP) Division Manager, the PLANNING SUPERVISOR performs advanced oversight on Comprehensive Plan, capital facilities planning, Buildable Lands Program, code development, Shoreline Master Program and programmatic SEPA and related environmental reviews documents. The incumbent performs advanced professional supervision, leadership, and oversight of Planners and Associate Planners in the field of land use, long-range planning, and code development. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring performance and project deliverables to ensure consistency and quality, and to ensure that projects delivered within scope and on budget. The incumbent also provides supervisory oversight for robust public participation plans for all planning functions.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in planning or closely related field from a college, university or school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education AND 5 years of progressively responsible work experience with a planning process related to community development, land use and environmental planning, urban or regional plan, including 3 years of supervisory or project lead experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field AND 6 years of progressively responsible work experience with a planning process related to community development, land use and environmental planning, urban or regional plan, including 3 years of supervisory or project lead experience; OR
• Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with local and state regulatory frameworks including the Growth Management Act, Planning Enabling Act, Shoreline Master Program, and Critical Areas Ordinance.
• Extensive public presentation experience, advanced verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred.