Assistant Planner (Long Term Temporary) job in Yelm
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Employer: | City of Yelm |
Job category: | Planning/Community Development |
Employment type: | Temporary |
Salary and benefits: | $58,032 - $70,015 |
Location | |
County: | Thurston |
City: | Yelm |
Zip code: | 98597 |
Map: | Yelm, WA, USA (Show on map) |
Description | |
Assistant Planner (Long Term Temporary) Community Development Department, Yelm City Hall
Supervision Received Supervision Exercised Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public. Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community group and interested persons. Reviews development and related land use permit applications for compliance with established plans, regulations, and development standards. Solicits input from appropriate staff, schedules hearings and actions, monitors through the approval process, enforces compliance with regulations; prepares reports and related data as required. Reviews business license applications for compliance with land use, sign and related regulations. Provides technical assistance for long range planning projects. Evaluates environmental information and recommends mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts of development. Assists city staff in the enforcement of local regulations and in interpreting city codes and master plans. Assists in designs for parks, streetscapes, landscapes and other municipal projects. Updates a variety of maps. Prepares graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications or meetings. Serves when assigned as a member of a planning task force composed of City, County or State groups. Assists in maintaining databases of information for planning purposes. Responds to local citizens inquiring about local planning and land use regulations and policies. Peripheral Duties Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning. Assists other staff members as needed. Desired Minimum Qualifications
Special Requirements Physical Demands Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field. Benefits: PERS Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits based on a 40-hour workweek. Application Procedure |
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