Senior Planner - Hybrid Role: Shoreline & Code

City of Bainbridge Island; Bainbridge Island (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bainbridge Island is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead a mix of current and long-range planning, including updating the Shoreline Management Program to meet new legislation and drafting development regulations.

You will guide land use reviews, coordinate with local, state and federal agencies, present to the City Council and commissions, and mentor junior planners while delivering well-reasoned policy documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, community development, public administration, environmental studies or a related field and five years of progressively responsible planning experience.
• A master's degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead land use applications through review, documentation, decision preparation, and permit issuance.
• Prepare staff reports and recommendations explaining policy and regulatory bases for land use decisions.
• Develop and administer development regulations, including zoning, environmental, and shoreline policies.
• Coordinate planning with local, state and federal agencies as appropriate.
• Mentor other staff and provide guidance to the department.

Skills

Customer focus

Collaborative thinking

Mentoring

Presenting information

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's in urban planning

Master's desirable

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

The City of Bainbridge Island is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead a mix of current and long-range planning, including updating the Shoreline Management Program to meet new legislation and drafting development regulations.

You will guide land use reviews, coordinate with local, state and federal agencies, present to the City Council and commissions, and mentor junior planners while delivering well-reasoned policy documents.