PLANNING TECHNICIAN
Thurston CountyOlympia, Washington, United States
Posted December 19, 2025
560280 - 745200 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.
Job Description
The Planning Technician provides technical support for a range of professional level planning activities and delivers front-line customer services. The job requires adaptability, versatility, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse customers and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Coordination of land use applications and completeness reviews
- Communication with applicants, stakeholders, property owners, state agencies, county departments and others involved in the review process
- Issuing preliminary and final approval on administratively approved land use permits
- Conduct field inspections to collect pertinent site condition information and check for permit compliance
- Advise citizens regarding county land use policies and codes
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax savings accounts
- Comprehensive health care
- Dental/vision care
- Paid Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Deferred Compensation
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness