Planner I/II DOQ Long Range/NR job in Bellingham
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Employer: | Whatcom County |
Job category: | Planning/Community Development |
Employment type: | - |
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County: | Whatcom |
City: | Bellingham |
Zip code: | 98226 |
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Whatcom County is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and public service. The County offers competitive compensation, great benefits, and an amazing quality of life. The focus of this position may will shift over time based on the skills of the person selected and the needs of the Department. Responsibilities may range from development and building application review to comprehensive plan updates and development regulation amendments to managing technical advisory board(s). The ideal candidate will have natural resource or environmental experience that may include the evaluation of wetland delineations, wetland and stream reports, site plans, maps, surveys, and other documents to determine their accuracy in describing existing field conditions. Emphasis will be placed on review of consultant reports, rating forms, impact analysis, compensatory mitigation proposals, and site plans. This position is expected to include work in both an office setting, as well as, field work. Duties range from routine to complex, requiring incumbents to take initiative, make judgment calls and decisions, based on policies and direction for the projects/processes for which they are assigned. Public outreach, conflict resolution, effective communication, and exceptional writing skills are essential for this position. This position may be filled as a Planner I or II depending on qualifications. Planning and Development Services Website Qualifications PLANNER I: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, or a related field, AND one year of increasingly responsible, paid, professional experience. PLANNER II: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field AND three years of increasingly responsible, paid, professional experience INCLUDING at least 2 years of professional experience in area of assignment with in the last 5 years.
The ideal candidate will possess:
At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein. Supplemental Information Salary Range:
See link for full Salary Range. Hiring rate depends on qualifications. Hiring rate typically is limited to entry to mid of the posted salary range (posted above), subject to required approvals. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
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