Strategic Long-Range Planner

San Juan County (WA); Friday Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Juan County (WA) seeks a planning professional to evaluate development proposals for conformity with local and state land use laws, environmental rules, shoreline regulations, and growth management policies.

Responsibilities include presenting recommendations at public hearings, negotiating with applicants, researching regulations, and drafting amendments. The role involves public interaction, maps interpretation, and coordinating with elected officials and agencies to advance planning goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning with at least 3 years in government planning environment.
• Long-range planning experience preferred or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate development proposals for consistency with local/state land use, environmental, shoreline and growth management laws.
• Prepare and present recommendations in public meetings/hearings; negotiate with applicants.
• Interpret regulations and state law; research and draft code amendments.
• Lead or participate in public advisory meetings; review and respond to public inquiries.
• Research, evaluate and write plans/ordinances or amendments affecting land and shoreline development.
• Review major development proposals for compliance with laws; maintain records and conduct site inspections.

Skills

Public communication

Policy analysis

Maps interpretation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning

Job description

San Juan County (WA) seeks a planning professional to evaluate development proposals for conformity with local and state land use laws, environmental rules, shoreline regulations, and growth management policies.

Responsibilities include presenting recommendations at public hearings, negotiating with applicants, researching regulations, and drafting amendments. The role involves public interaction, maps interpretation, and coordinating with elected officials and agencies to advance planning goals.