Principal Planner job in Covington

The City of Covington is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional eager to positively influence the quality of life and aesthetics of a young, dynamic city and its neighborhoods. As the Covington’s Principal Planner, the successful candidate will be responsible for a mix of current and long-range planning. They will be accomplished in a diverse range of skills that include analysis and problem solving, policy generation and revision, complex permit and development review, creation and/or coordination and monitoring of the departmental budget, and supervision of subordinate employee(s). Critical attributes of the successful candidate include exceptional written and verbal skills, as well as comfort in making presentations in a public forum. Bringing a positive energy to their work environment will come naturally to the successful candidate, and they will strive to reinforce the organizational values of Team, Positivity, Integrity and Innovation.

Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Environmental Sciences. Ten (10) years progressively responsible professional municipal planning experience with a focus in planning, site design, project management, and environmental review. AICP Certification(s). An advanced degree or equivalent professional development certifications in the related fields is desirable. A different, yet equivalent, combination of education and experience than the aforementioned that effectively demonstrates the ability to successfully carry out the requirements of the position may be considered.

Special requirements: Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a driving record free of serious or frequent violations. Acceptable results from a nationwide criminal background check. Proper documentation to fulfill the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act within three (3) days of employment is a condition of employment

The City offers an excellent health insurance program that includes dental and vision plans, a 401(a) pension (PERS Replacement and Social Security Replacement) plan, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA Plan, plus voluntary 457 and Flexible Spending plans, paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave.

A complete job description and city employment application are available at through the listed URL or by accessing EMPLOYMENT at www.covingtonwa.gov; by visiting City Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; or by calling the Personnel Manager at (253) 480-2410. Resumes must be accompanied by a completed and signed City of Covington employment application containing the supplemental questionnaire and cover letter, or they will not be considered. POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, with the first REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS PLANNED FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2019. For applicants selected to participate, the interview date is scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2019.