OVERVIEW KITSAP COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DCD) Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to work for an award winning organization? 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. DCD focuses on enabling and assisting Kitsap residents in building affordable, structurally sound , and environmentally conscious development. We provide our team the opportunity to learn and grow within a positive and innovative work environment; we empower our team to make decisions and pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement. 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 website .
DCD is seeking an ASSOCIATE PLANNER to join our team! The Associate Planner will serve in the Development Services and Engineering Division with the Department. Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, this position will review and process land use and environmental development permit applications. The incumbent will also assist residents with general permit or development code inquiries, as well as assist senior level planners by conducting analysis, research, and assist in preparation of code development activities.
The position may also support other projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 with major coursework in major coursework in urban planning, city and regional planning, OR
- Four years of progressively responsible technical or professional work experience in land use and environmental review and permit processing, OR
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS: - Two years experience as a planner or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Washington State Growth Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, Shoreline Management Act, long range planning, and community planning.
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.)
Positions in this class typically require:
- Working primarily in an office environment with some off-site meetings and project site visits.
- Attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours at various locations throughout the County and occasional travel outside the County may be required.
- Exposure to a variety of weather conditions may occur while off-site and/or conducting field inspections.
- Vision sufficient to read source materials and computer screen data.
- 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 and site visits.
- Reaching, handling/grasping documents.
- Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately both in-person and on the telephone.
- Repetitive motions for computer use.
- Exertion of force of 20 pounds occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently to lift/carry/move objects, files or materials.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIESIn this role, you will have the opportunity to: - Review development applications and site plans for compliance with local and state regulations and monitor applications through adoption stages, developing and preparing additional related data as required.
- Provide information to all sectors of the public pertaining to development applications, ordinances, codes and related development information.
- Provides information on basic environmental issues.
- Develop standard call flows and client responses to address general inquiries from the public.
- Monitor assigned land use and environmental application through approval, developing and preparing additional related information as required.
- Prepare staff reports of finding, including recommendations and supporting data for approval and submission to the Hearing Examiner, Planning Commission and/or Board of Count Commissioners.
- Conduct limited research, develop public participation programs and prepare recommendations for drafting or revising local legislation and plans. Conduct technical review and revision of permit forms and brochures.
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.
- This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- This position is 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. Employees joining the union will be required to pay union dues through payroll deduction.
- 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.
- Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This position is open until filled.The first round of applications will be screened on July 15, 2024, with weekly screenings after that. 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
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
