Senior Planning & Development Supervisor, Aging & Disability Services

City-of-Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Seattle’s Human Services Department seeks two experienced human services planning supervisors to support Aging and Disability Services. These roles supervise planners, manage budgets, and lead planning processes, community engagement, and grant management to improve services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.

Successful candidates will navigate political landscapes, advance equity for BIPOC communities, and foster a collaborative, resilient team while guiding

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a political and complex landscape across city, county and state.
• Commitment to equitable policies for BIPOC communities.
• Proven ability to adapt to ambiguity with resilience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises planners, provides direction, training, and reviews work.
• Prepares and monitors the planning unit's operating budget; supports budget development.
• Plans and manages workplans, sets goals, objectives, and performance metrics.
• Participates in department and division management and policy decisions.
• Leads public involvement activities, including meetings and community engagement.
• Prepares written materials: briefing papers, recommendations, policies, and reports.
• Manages grant relationships and related funding as applicable.

Skills

Navigating political landscape

Equity and anti-racism

Managing ambiguity

Team leadership and culture

Creative problem solving

Education

Baccalaureate degree in planning/urban design/environmental studies/public administration

Job description

City of Seattle’s Human Services Department seeks two experienced human services planning supervisors to support Aging and Disability Services. These roles supervise planners, manage budgets, and lead planning processes, community engagement, and grant management to improve services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.

Successful candidates will navigate political landscapes, advance equity for BIPOC communities, and foster a collaborative, resilient team while guiding