Senior Planner - City of Edmonds
Edmonds, WA
About the Job
This posting was re-opened as of August 5, 2024, and will remain open until filled. The posting may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected. Applications received by the previous close date of Friday, August 2, 2024, at 4:30pm will receive priority first review.
Do you have experience in long range planning? Are you interested in shaping the next 20 years in the City of Edmonds, WA? We are looking for a long-range planner with urban design and strategic planning experience. Ideally, the preferred candidate with have a proven record with inclusive engagement strategies that bring diverse voices to the planning table. This position will play a critical role in finalizing the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update and will be responsible for implementation of the plan’s vision over the next several years. This will include the development of sub area action plans, code amendments, and affordable housing strategies. A candidate with experience in form-based code is desirable as the City works on a transformative Unified Development Code in 2025-2026.
About the Position
Under general direction, serves as senior or lead Planner in performing a variety of more highly complex senior level professional planning responsibilities and tasks for the City; serves as staff liaison to boards and commissions; provides information to the public regarding general and complex land and construction issues; coordinates GIS/mapping activities; conducts various planning reviews as assigned; and provides work direction and leads Planners and support staff on assigned projects.
To view the full job description, please visit the following link: Senior Planner
About the Department
Under general direction, serves as senior or lead Planner in performing a variety of more highly complex senior level professional planning responsibilities and tasks for the City; serves as staff liaison to boards and commissions; provides information to the public regarding general and complex land and construction issues; coordinates GIS/mapping activities; conducts various planning reviews as assigned; and provides work direction and leads Planners and support staff on assigned projects.
To view the full job description, please visit the following link: Senior Planner
About the Department
The Planning and Development Department is responsible for land use and building permit review and approvals; long-range city and regional planning; building inspection; coordination of development review processes, design standards, and enforcement of the community development code. We are committed to equity and inclusivity as a foundational element of our work and in creating a positive work environment.
About the City
The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,370 (MRSC, 2023) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 279 full–time-equivalent employees.
About the City
The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,370 (MRSC, 2023) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 279 full–time-equivalent employees.
Source : City of Edmonds