LONG RANGE PLANNER 1, 2, OR 3

Job Description:

LONG RANGE PLANNER 1, 2, OR 3

Description

OVERVIEW

DCD focuses on enabling and assisting our Kitsap residents in building affordable, structurally sound, and environmentally conscious developments in the Kitsap Community. We provide our team the opportunity to learn and grow within our positive and innovative work environment; we empower our team to make decisions and pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement. Kitsap County DCD has earned national awards for the permitting system, public disclosure request system, and risk check program. It has received two Governor's Awards for comprehensive planning efforts and is recognized for its natural resources program by federal and state agencies as the "go to organization" for Puget Sound restoration efforts. The department has very engaged employees dedicated to delivering effective and efficient services to the citizens of Kitsap County. Nearly all employees are Lean Six Sigma trained and have development plans that encourage career growth at all levels.

Please learn more about the department at our County webpage .

Depending on experience and background, candidates will be brought on as a Long-Range Planner 1 ($68,785.60 - $87,984.00/YR), Planner 2 ($78,749.01 - $100,745.42/YR) or Planner 3 ($84,260.39 - $107,796.26/YR). Hourly rate is pending Board of County Commissioners approval; scheduled for February 2025.
We offer a flexible work environment, with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid setup. Whether you prefer to work from home or join us in the office, we are committed to supporting your work-life balance.

This position is open until filled. The first review is scheduled for the week of February 3, 2025, and weekly thereafter.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PLANNER 1 ($33.07 - 42.30/Hour)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education; OR
  
• Four years of related planning experience; OR
  
• Any equivalent combination of related experience and related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

PLANNER 2 ($78,749.01 - $100,745.42/Year)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, AND two years of related planning experience; OR
  
• 6 years of related planning experience.
  
• Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

PLANNER 3 ($84,260.39 - $107,796.26/Year)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education AND four years’ experience in policy analysis, planning or related field, OR
  
• 8 years experience in policy analysis, planning or related field.
  
• Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with environmental permitting.
• Familiarity with comprehensive planning and sub-area plans that guide development policies.
• Experience with process improvement practices such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience with electronic plan submittal and review.
• American Institute of Certified Planners certification.
• One or more years of experience as a lead worker is desired.

ALL POSITIONS:

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements (Exclude if none required)

The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Working primarily in an office with some field inspection work.
• Attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours at various locations throughout the County and occasional travel outside the County may be required.
• Walking and balancing (short and long distances)
• Climbing, including property slopes and banks and uneven ground
• Bending, stooping, twisting
• Reaching above and/or below shoulder
• Handling/grasping documents or equipment
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to walk through rough or uneven terrain may be required to conduct field inspections.
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and/or on the telephone
• Hearing audible signals, safety warning devices, phones, traffic, and equipment
• Vision sufficient to read source materials, computer screen data, see detail or color, review plans, inspect field sites and discriminate color-coded safety information.
• Repetitive motions for computer, tool and equipment use.
• Requires exertion of force of 20 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds intermittently to lift/carry/move objects, files/documents and other materials or equipment.

Incumbents may be exposed to:

• Potentially hazardous conditions on construction sites, including machinery and forklifts.
• Violent or hostile individuals.
• Inclement weather while conducting field inspections (temperature extremes, slippery surfaces).
• Road and traffic hazards.
• Nuisance dust.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

In the Planner 1 role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Research, interpret, evaluate, and apply a wide variety of entry-level and inter-related data, policies, laws, codes, and legislation to functional work assignments.
• Design, review, and implement assigned planning projects with a limited amount of complexity.
• Understand local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines as they relate to assignment.
• Support and organize community engagement efforts.
• Supports updates to policy and code, subarea plans, and other long-range plans in response to changes in regulations, direction from the Board of County Commissioners, or as required by State law.
• Supports higher-level planner meetings and review sessions, as assigned, with representatives from related agencies.
• Act as project staff on multiple projects and projects as assigned with multiple dimensions.
• Support and help to implement less complex programs, sometimes with grant requirements.
• Act as a limited resource for guidance; review, identify deficiencies and alternatives, and monitor assigned projects to implementation.
• Provide support for higher-level planner administration of agreements and contracts with consultants, contracting agencies, and other organizations. Support staff meetings with technical advisory staff to check or support results of study analysis and resultant data.
• May assist in mediating and negotiating in entry-level planning processes; find equitable solutions with policies, goals, and strategies of the program and the County.
• Provide staff support to investigate, prepare, and finalize documents (eg, policies, ordinances, comprehensive and subarea plans) on moderately complex planning, community and other public policy issues.
• Conduct limited field inspections to ensure regulatory or policy compliance.
• Research, analyze, compile data, and prepare reports to support planning decisions.
• Support staff in the design, preparation and delivery of presentations, articles, reports, and other information to boards, committees, groups and other organizations, and other regulatory, oversight, or advisory bodies.

• Use a personal computer and associated software and peripheral equipment i n the performance of assigned duties, including preparing reports, graphics and maps.
• Provides information to the public regarding development regulations; assists in resolving citizen and customer issues.

In the Planner 2 role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Research, interpret, update, evaluate, investigate, report and apply a wide variety of moderately complex and inter-related data, policies, laws, codes, and legislation to functional work assignments.
• Design, review, and implement assigned planning projects with a moderate level of complexity.
• Review applications to approval.
• Support and organize community engagement efforts.
• Supports, and leads based on complexity, updates to policy and code, subarea plans, and other long-range plans in response to changes in regulations, direction from the Board of County Commissioners, or as required by State law.
• Coordinate and conduct meetings and review sessions, as assigned, with representatives from related agencies.
• May act as program or project lead on multiple projects with multiple dimensions; work with other departments and agencies to coordinate and prioritize projects, including but not limited to capital projects.
• May provide guidance to Planner 1 staff and support staff assigned to miscellaneous projects.
• Support, or prepare as the case may be, and implement less complex environmental programs, sometimes with grant requirements, including natural resources asset management, prioritized habitat and ecosystem protection and restoration, and support climate resiliency initiatives and state requirements.
• Act as technical resource and provide guidance; review, identify deficiencies and alternatives, and monitor projects to implementation and for future monitoring as required.
• Provide support for administration of agreements and contracts with consultants, contracting agencies, and other organizations.
• Meet with technical advisory staff to check or support results of study analysis and to verify applicability of data.
• Implementing and managing planning studies and programs; capital project development and programming; Geographics Information Systems analysis and production; Travel Demand Modeling analysis and operations; data and policy analysis; development review; and public outreach and interjurisdictional coordination.
• Act as a mediator and negotiator in the planning process; find equitable solutions with policies, goals, and strategies of the program and the County.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure regulatory or policy compliance.
• Research, analyze, compile data, and prepare reports to planning decisions

• Design, prepare and deliver presentations, articles, reports, and other information to boards, committees, groups and other organizations, and other regulatory, oversight, or advisory bodies.
• Assist with mediation and/or negotiation of solutions consistent with goals, policies, and regulations of the program and of the County, while balancing public and private rights and interests.
• May work with others across departments and organizations on the development of various plans.
• Meet with property owners and citizens of ordinance violations; follow through to support resolution of violations.

In the Planner 3 role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to staff; including as a lead to other planners and support staff assigned to the projects.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for assigned planning projects and programs.
• Research, interpret, evaluate, and apply a wide variety of complex and inter-related data, policies, laws, codes, and legislation to functional work assignments.
• Design, review, and implement assigned planning projects with a higher level of complexity.
• Review applications to approval.
• Support and organize community engagement efforts.
• Lead updates to policy and code, subarea plans, and other long-range plans in response to changes in regulations, direction from the Board of County Commissioners, or as required by State law.
• Coordinate and conduct meetings and review sessions with representatives from related agencies.
• Program or project manager lead on multiple projects with multiple dimensions; work with other departments and agencies to coordinate and prioritize projects, including but not limited to capital projects.
• Prepare and implement transportation programs, environmental programs, often with grant requirements, including asset management, prioritized habitat and ecosystem protection/ recovery, and support climate resiliency initiatives and state requirements.
• Act as technical resource and provide guidance; review, identify deficiencies and alternatives, and monitor projects to implementation and monitoring as required.
• Establish funding guidelines and priorities for planning and development programs; develop and oversee grant application processes and provide oversight for grant implementation and compliance.
• Negotiate and administer agreements and contracts with consultants, contracting agencies, and other organizations. Meet with technical advisory staff to check results of study analysis and to verify applicability of data.
• Act as a mediator and negotiator in the planning process; find equitable solutions with policies, goals, and strategies of the program and the County.

• Investigate, prepare, and finalize documents (eg, policies, ordinances, comprehensive and subarea plans) on complex and sensitive planning, community development and other public policy issues.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure regulatory or policy compliance.
• Research, analyze, compile data, and prepare reports to support Type I through IV planning decisions.
• Design, prepare and deliver presentations, articles, reports, and other information to boards, committees, groups and other organizations, including the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission, Hearing Examiners, and other regulatory or advisory bodies.
• Assist with mediation and/or negotiation of solutions consistent with goals, policies, and regulations of the program and of the County, while balancing public and private rights and interests.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• These positions are covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• We offer a flexible work environment, with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid setup.
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• This position has been identified to be eligible for reimbursement of moving expenses up to a total of $7,500 for those candidates whose relocation meets the IRS distance test and in accordance with the Kitsap County Personnel Manual, Chapter 3, Section G.

Planner 1

• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Planner 2 and Planner 3

• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
MetLife Long Term Disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***

Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Shift differential
Overtime
Stand by pay
Call-back pay

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

Union Membership
This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Salary:

$68,785.60 - $107,796.26 Annually