ASSOCIATE PLANNER

The Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) department is seeking a highly motivated Associate Planner to join our Community Development Division. The Associate Planner is responsible for leading and coordinating long-range planning projects and county-wide land use policy issues.

Requirements

• Conduct journey level research at the direction of a Senior Planner or Planning Manager and provide detailed staff reports and recommendations.
• Advise elected and appointed officials, including the Planning Commission, on planning and policy issues and projects.
• Prepare and presents reports and information to advisory groups, committees, community groups, and private organizations.
• Holds or assists with open houses, workshops and stakeholder groups.
• Responds to public inquiries with information on the planning process and policy issues.
• Works collaboratively across disciplines and departments to problem-solve around planning issues.
• Prepare and/or review proposed new ordinance and ordinance amendments to county codes.
• Prepare and/or review proposed new amendments to the County's Comprehensive Plan and subarea plans.
• Land use application review and preparation of staff reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Deferred Compensation
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness