Associate Planner

City of Arlington, Washington • Arlington, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily tasked with providing in-depth information to the public, developers, and City officials regarding City land-use code and comprehensive plan policies; completing moderately complex planning assignments including site inspections; and attending relevant meetings and giving presentations as required. The position provides more in-depth information regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land-Use requirements to potential developers, often representing the Planning Division during preliminary development meetings and is significantly involved with larger, more complex planning assignments with primary focus on short-range planning assignments. The Associate Planner may assist the Senior Planner on some long-range planning assignments. Note: The City has one position open for either an Associate Planner or Senior Planner, based on applications received. Reviews of applications and interviews will happen throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's Degree in architecture, urban planning, environmental planning, or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience involving comprehensive planning, zoning and development services Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Valid Washington State Driver License and driving record acceptable to the City.
• Successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) Accreditation, preferred
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), preferred
• Experience working with form-based code, preferred

Responsibilities

• Able to perform the functions of Assistant Planner.
• Oversees moderately complex planning projects particularly residential, commercial, and industrial projects involving the development of vacant parcels and redevelopment of underutilized parcels including performing technical reviews involving analyzing and evaluating site, architectural and landscape plans (including presentation before the Design Review Board), preparing written project reports and analyses with appropriate recommendations.
• Coordinates and performs research and analyses pertaining to the Comprehensive Plan, subarea plans, grant programs, related municipal ordinances and policy; prepares related reports and recommendations, and renders professional advice regarding planning issues.
• Writes and reviews initial studies; coordinates the preparation of environmental impact reports, recommends determinations of the environmental impact of projects; reviews environmental documents of other agencies.
• Coordinates and attends various meetings for the purpose of providing and receiving information regarding projects and proposals; as assigned, attends and represents the City's interests or policy position on issues including making presentations before such bodies as the Planning Commission and Design Review Board, and the boards, task forces, and legislative bodies of other governmental agencies.
• Conduct site inspections, including determining if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances; makes recommendations on changes.
• Provides information on city, regional, and state environmental, zoning, and subdivision requirements to consultants, developers, property owners, and the general public.
• Assists in the annexation of unincorporated areas within the City's Urban Growth Area including overseeing the census of newly annexed areas.
• Prepares initial environmental analyses for development projects and draft mitigation measures and monitoring programs.
• Promotes the department's mission to provide professional customer service to both residents and developers alike.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or lower-level as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is represented by the Arlington City Employees, Local 2849 of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Council 2, AFSCME.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level