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