Join our team as a City Planner and help us shape a sustainable and inclusive future!

As our City Planner, you’ll be at the heart of shaping our vibrant community of 2,500, a place where people love to live, work, and thrive. This dynamic role offers the chance to engage in diverse responsibilities, including current and long-range planning, code enforcement, and overseeing building permit processes. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow your expertise while making a lasting impact on our community’s future!

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct professional planning work that supports the development of a complete and balanced community.
Collaborate with land use and building applicants, problem-solving and guiding them through the planning process.
Work both independently and within a team to manage current and long-term planning initiatives.
Support code enforcement activities and building permit processes.
Build relationships with property owners, developers, consultants, the Planning Commission, elected officials, and the public.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of city land use planning and permitting
The Washington State Environmental Policy Act, Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act, and local municipal land use, zoning, annexation, and subdivision ordinances
Methods and techniques for preparing and presenting technical reports, with a basic understanding of public information processes
Local government code enforcement principles, practices, and methods

Ability to:

Prepare and implement an annual work program
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Analyze, articulate, and present complex facts clearly, both in detail and concisely, in written and verbal forms
Communicate permit procedures, codes, and technical information to the public in easy-to-understand terms
Read and interpret city plans, permits, maps, and environmental documents
Handle stressful situations with professionalism and resolve conflicts with difficult individuals

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, Regional, or City Planning, or a related field from an accredited university or college
At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in local government planning (A Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of experience)

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Ability to speak and understand Spanish

Apply Today!

Apply today and become an essential part of our city's growth and success at https://www.whitesalmonwa.gov/hr/page/city-planner

A cover letter, resume, and three references can be submitted to the City Administrator at administrator@whitesalmonwa.gov

Position open until filled. The City of White Salmon is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,332.12 - $88,489.80 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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