Associate Planner III (Open Until Filled)

The Tulalip Tribes; Tulalip Bay (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulalip Tribes in Tulalip Bay is seeking an Associate Planner III responsible for current permitting activities and supervising junior planners. The role involves overseeing complex development applications in compliance with various laws and representing the Tribes in regional planning committees.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, at least five years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of land use regulations. This full-time position offers a compensation of $33.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in current planning and land use regulations.
• Two years of experience with multiple planning specializations.
• One year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior planners.
• Review and prepare responses on complex development applications.
• Oversee Permit Review Committee activities.

Skills

Current planning experience

Land use expertise

Zoning and building permits knowledge

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Planning

Masters Degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

The Tulalip Tribes

The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our Preference Code.

Department

Planning

Job Summary

The Associate Planner III is responsible for current permitting activities. Supervises and mentors junior planners, reviews and prepares written responses on complex or inter‑jurisdictional development applications. For conformance with tribal, federal, state, and county laws, oversees Permit Review Committee and assists with Planning Commission activities and meetings. Assists with long‑range planning including updates to the comprehensive land use plan and codes, reviews and comments on changes to other jurisdiction’s plans or regulations. Represents the Tribes on regional planning committees as assigned and participates in or coordinates other projects and initiatives as directed.

Compensation

$33.27

Minimum Required Education

• Bachelors Degree in Planning or related field.
• Masters Degree in related field preferred.

Minimum Related Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in current planning, working with land use, zoning, building permits, subdivision review, and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Two (2) years of experience working with multiple planning specializations, including comprehensive planning, land use code amendments, subdivision review, transportation planning, smart growth strategies, and critical areas/shoreline management planning.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• One (1) year of experience working in Indian County preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications/Prerequisites

• WA State Driver’s License. (Personal Auto Insurance)
• Must adhere to the Motor Vehicle Regulations. (Abstract Required)
• Must pass an Agility exam to determine if physically capable of performing the job.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check.

Terms of Employment

This is a regular Full‑time position.

To find out more about the department, please visit their website: https://www.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/PublicWorks/Planning