THE COMMUNITY With a population just over 20,000, Port Angeles is an evolving community with a rich and diverse history. Abundant in cultural events, including festivals, art, music, outdoor recreation, and sporting events, Port Angeles is also fortunate to be enhanced by a depth of Native American history. Education options and opportunities in the area are exceptional with an excellent public school that retain a small community personal touch. Port Angeles is the home of Peninsula College, which offers both two and four-year degrees. The college also offers Head Start early learning programs, online learning, alternative learning and the Running Start college program for high schoolers. Port Angeles and the surrounding region offer incomparable recreation opportunities for year-round activities. Close by are hot springs, numerous rivers, beaches, and parks, the Olympic National Park, and the Olympic Discovery Trail, which is one of the longest trail systems in the U.S. Port Angeles is a tourist destination and international gateway via ferry to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Port Angeles enjoys a mild, coastal climate with daytime temperatures ranging from 40°F in the winter to 70°F in the summer. Average rainfall is less than 25 inches per year.
The community is a dynamic urban center surrounded by exceptional rural and environmental amenities. Downtown Port Angeles is amid a renaissance with numerous new developments and investments including a brand-new state of the art performing arts hall and conference center. A large-scale Downtown planning effort is currently underway known as Elevate Port Angeles.
THE POSITION Under administrative direction of the City Manager, administers all phases of a comprehensive community and economic development program for the City of Port Angeles. Areas of responsibility include community development (planning, land use, zoning, permitting, etc.), economic development, building permits, and housing. The work will be accomplished through relationships with various public agencies such as local housing organizations, chamber of commerce, the Economic Development Council, Port, County, PUD, civic and public interest groups, private businesses, and local, state, and federal economic development agencies. The Director may be appointed by the City Manager to serve as the “Building Official” for the city although compliance and inspection activities are delegated to departmental staff. The Port Angeles 2021-2022 Strategic Plan lists Housing/Homelessness as the number one Issue of Critical Importance (ICI#1). The desired goal is that every Port Angeles resident has a safe and affordable place to live. To support this goal the city must work in collaboration with the community to: • Take concrete steps to increase housing units of all types, with a particular focus on affordable and permanent supportive housing. • Provide appropriate services to Port Angeles residents experiencing homelessness. To meet the goal of the Strategic Plan, the City is hiring a 2-year Housing Coordinator project position. The Director will be responsible for overseeing and assigning work to this position.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Regional or Urban Planning, Economic Development, Public Administration, Economics, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in a related area is preferred. Professional certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable. Experience: A minimum of four years of successful management experience designing and implementing an effective community and economic development program for a local government agency or private industry. Experience should include affordable housing programs, community housing, or economic development, supervision of professional staff, and working knowledge of building inspection and permitting. Other necessary requirements: Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license within 30 days of employment and a good driving record.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Annual Salary Range: $113,651 - $135,846 Benefits include: • Deferred Compensation – employees are eligible to receive a 3.0% matching contribution • 12 paid holidays and accrued vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays • Medical insurance with employer contribution to Health Savings Account • Dental and Vision insurance • Health Care Offset – $50 per month • Employee Assistance Program • Life insurance – employer-paid premiums for $50,000 plan • Long term disability • Wellness Program • Washington State Retirement System (PERS)
TO APPLY Please visit www.cityofpa.us to complete the online job application and submit a letter of interest and resume. First review of applications is January 28, 2022. COPA is an E.O.E. For more information please contact Human Resources at 360-417-4510 or afountai@cityofpa.us.
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