ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Thurston County Government; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurston County Government’s Community Planning & Economic Development department seeks an Associate Planner to lead long-range planning projects and address county-wide land use policy issues. Under guidance of a Senior Planner, you will focus on growth management, housing, joint planning with jurisdictions, and rural economic development.

You will assist with more complex permitting, especially in Urban Growth Areas, and provide journey level guidance on long-range planning and permit reviews

Qualifications

• Experience conducting journey level research and preparing staff reports.
• Ability to advise elected/appointed officials on planning issues.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports to advisory groups and private organizations.
• Experience coordinating open houses or workshops.

Responsibilities

• Conduct journey level research and provide staff reports and recommendations.
• Advise elected and appointed officials on planning and policy issues and projects.
• Prepare and present reports and information to advisory groups, committees, and private organizations.
• Coordinate open houses and workshops.

Skills

Long-range planning

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

The salary for this position is: $6,034-$7,937 monthly.

Job Description

The salary for this position is: $6,034-$7,937 monthly. The Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) department is seeking a highly motivated Associate Planner to join our Community Development Division. Under the guidance of a Senior Planner, the Associate Planner is responsible for leading and coordinating long-range planning projects and county-wide land use policy issues, with an anticipated focus on growth management issues, housing, joint planning with other local jurisdictions, critical area protections, and rural economic development. The Associate Planner will also coordinate more complex permitting processes, especially for projects in the Urban Growth Areas. The Associate Planner will use their skills to provide journey level expertise and guidance on long range planning and policy issues as well as independently assisting applicants on a variety of land use permit reviews and approvals.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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