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Senior Long Range Planner - Community Development
Government Jobs, Chehalis, Washington, United States, 98532
Senior Long Range Planner
Lewis County is hiring a Senior Long Range Planner! Qualified individuals should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to HR@lewiscountywa.gov by July 1, 2025 to be considered in the first review of applicants. Nature of work Under limited supervision, performs and coordinates long-range planning activities, including but not limited to application of the Growth Management Act and other land-use planning statutes on behalf of the Planning Division. Essential functions The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Provides long-range planning guidance and strategies to the county. Conducts interpretation and analysis of planning laws and regulations. Advises the Board of County Commissioners on compliance with the Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act and other state land use statutes. Works with other staff, the public, the planning commission, public officials and agency staff. Identifies, drafts, reviews, and implements modifications to local planning legislation to better serve the needs of the community consistent with the long-term goals of the county. Prepares and presents materials to committees, elected officials, planning commission, and the public. Acts as lead staff for complex major development proposals. May make recommendations regarding planning position hiring. Assists Director in workflow coordination of Planners, Assistant Planners, and Planning Interns and supervises lower-level planning staff. Assists with other duties, including current planning, as workloads dictate. Working environment / physical demands Work is performed in a standard office environment; subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Occasional non-normal business hours, night meetings and some travel are required. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in urban/regional planning or related field and minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning or a combination of experience and education necessary to successfully perform the essential functions. Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors) Knowledge of: Principles and practices of land use planning; State, federal and local land use policies, procedures and processes; Regulations, statutes, codes and ordinances governing land use activities; Extensive knowledge of Washington's Growth Management Act, the Shoreline Management Act, SEPA, and other land use statutes; Principles of public engagement and professional facilitation methods. Skills in: Effectively interpreting, understanding, implementing and coordinating a variety of complex planning functions among stakeholders, agencies, and the public; Effectively transmitting, in writing and orally, complex ideas to a variety of people at varying levels of understanding; Use of facilitation methods to engage with diversity of stakeholders; Effectively maintaining interpersonal skills and behaviors necessary for working relationships with staff, other county departments and offices, elected officials, local cities, outside agencies and interest groups, and the public; Effectively supervising lower-level planning staff; Use of the English language, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate complex and often controversial laws, ideas and processes; Converting complex planning concepts, ideas, practices and statutes into useful policies, regulations and written reports, draft documents and ordinances, using word processing programs, charts, visual aids, maps and other printed material; Use of ESRI or other GIS platforms. Ability to: Learn and follow County policies and procedures. Behaviors: Regular, reliable attendance; Effective communication, written and oral. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's Degree in urban/regional planning or related field AND three (3) years progressively responsible land use planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge of principles and practices of land use planning. Knowledge of Washington's Growth Management Act and Shoreline Management Act. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language effectively. If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding profession, consider a career in public service. Join Lewis County's workforce of dedicated public servants in helping shape the future of our growing community. Lewis County offers the following benefits: Core benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life insurance AD&D Retirement Long-term disability EAP Program Additional benefits: Flexible Spending account Dependent care assistance Supplemental insurance Deferred Compensation Program
Lewis County is hiring a Senior Long Range Planner! Qualified individuals should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to HR@lewiscountywa.gov by July 1, 2025 to be considered in the first review of applicants. Nature of work Under limited supervision, performs and coordinates long-range planning activities, including but not limited to application of the Growth Management Act and other land-use planning statutes on behalf of the Planning Division. Essential functions The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Provides long-range planning guidance and strategies to the county. Conducts interpretation and analysis of planning laws and regulations. Advises the Board of County Commissioners on compliance with the Growth Management Act, Shoreline Management Act and other state land use statutes. Works with other staff, the public, the planning commission, public officials and agency staff. Identifies, drafts, reviews, and implements modifications to local planning legislation to better serve the needs of the community consistent with the long-term goals of the county. Prepares and presents materials to committees, elected officials, planning commission, and the public. Acts as lead staff for complex major development proposals. May make recommendations regarding planning position hiring. Assists Director in workflow coordination of Planners, Assistant Planners, and Planning Interns and supervises lower-level planning staff. Assists with other duties, including current planning, as workloads dictate. Working environment / physical demands Work is performed in a standard office environment; subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Occasional non-normal business hours, night meetings and some travel are required. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in urban/regional planning or related field and minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning or a combination of experience and education necessary to successfully perform the essential functions. Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors) Knowledge of: Principles and practices of land use planning; State, federal and local land use policies, procedures and processes; Regulations, statutes, codes and ordinances governing land use activities; Extensive knowledge of Washington's Growth Management Act, the Shoreline Management Act, SEPA, and other land use statutes; Principles of public engagement and professional facilitation methods. Skills in: Effectively interpreting, understanding, implementing and coordinating a variety of complex planning functions among stakeholders, agencies, and the public; Effectively transmitting, in writing and orally, complex ideas to a variety of people at varying levels of understanding; Use of facilitation methods to engage with diversity of stakeholders; Effectively maintaining interpersonal skills and behaviors necessary for working relationships with staff, other county departments and offices, elected officials, local cities, outside agencies and interest groups, and the public; Effectively supervising lower-level planning staff; Use of the English language, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate complex and often controversial laws, ideas and processes; Converting complex planning concepts, ideas, practices and statutes into useful policies, regulations and written reports, draft documents and ordinances, using word processing programs, charts, visual aids, maps and other printed material; Use of ESRI or other GIS platforms. Ability to: Learn and follow County policies and procedures. Behaviors: Regular, reliable attendance; Effective communication, written and oral. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's Degree in urban/regional planning or related field AND three (3) years progressively responsible land use planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge of principles and practices of land use planning. Knowledge of Washington's Growth Management Act and Shoreline Management Act. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language effectively. If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding profession, consider a career in public service. Join Lewis County's workforce of dedicated public servants in helping shape the future of our growing community. Lewis County offers the following benefits: Core benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life insurance AD&D Retirement Long-term disability EAP Program Additional benefits: Flexible Spending account Dependent care assistance Supplemental insurance Deferred Compensation Program