Planner I

Franklin County•Franklin County Planning & Economic Development, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner position administers short term planning actions, land-use petitions and permit issuance, and short subdivision applications, performs or assists in a wide variety of other technical or administrative tasks to manage the current community land use plans, regulations, and procedures.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of relevant legislation, and modern principles, methods, and practices in planning and code enforcement.
Knowledge of state and local planning, zoning, development, and building codes.
Proficient knowledge of, and ability to apply, techniques and related tools, equipment, and technology as they relate to area(s) of assignment according to current department and County practices.
Proficient skills in troubleshooting and resolving issues or problems by analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, interpreting compliance documentation, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
Proficient time management and mental and physical organization skills that support the ability to focus, have clarity, and use strategy to fulfill a variety of tasks successfully.
Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet for research.
Proficient skills in Access, Adobe, Publisher, and the ability to learn and develop proficient skills in the current County-wide resource planning and Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely and to express ideas and recommendations effectively orally and in writing.
Ability and willingness to establish and maintain communication and working relationships with peers, representatives from other agencies, vendors, public officials, and the public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
Ability to effectively present information, findings, proposals, training, or other information to a variety of audiences by clearly articulating, engaging the audience, assessing the needs of the audience, and using appropriate materials to help audience understand the message.
Ability to work independently and take advantage of opportunities, organize and prioritize several ongoing and frequently changing assignments to meet deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning or a closely related field.
Two years of land use planning, economic development, or related experience.
Valid driver’s license if driving a vehicle for County business.

Responsibilities

Learns principles related to land use and planning including code enforcement, policy development, and physical inspections all under the supervision and guidance of senior planners.
Coordinates with the Building Division, and other relevant County departments, to enforce County Code violations, taking a lead role in actions related to violations of the Franklin County land-use and zoning Codes.
Represents Franklin County, as assigned by the Director, on a variety of boards, commissions, and advisory groups.
Acts as Planning and Economic Development Director, when the Director is absent or when assigned, regarding short-term land-use review and permit approvals.
Acts as the lead agent in the research and development of recommendations for improvements to the Franklin County land-use policies and regulations, as well as other long-term planning and economic development policies, standards, and/or projects.
Provides customer service and performs department functions by responding to requests, inquiries, questions, or appeals by researching, reviewing, analyzing, tracking, or reconciling and communicating policy interpretation, sharing detailed and/or technical information, making recommendations, and providing advice, reports, answers, and presentations within scope of knowledge or authority or referring to appropriate individual.
Reviews applications and submittals at the counter for completeness and compliance with County submittal requirements.
Performs field inspections prior to preparing final reports to determine pre-project site conditions and perform post-permit issuance inspections to monitor compliance with the conditions of approval.
Assists with the general administration of the Code Enforcement program including providing code interpretation, communication to property owners, site investigations, and presentations at public hearings.
Assists with developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and making improvements to performance standards, processes, policies, procedures, ordinances, building codes and standards, or database due to new trends, innovations, federal, state and local rules, laws, regulations, legislation, codes, and ordinances as they relate to the assigned areas and responsibilities.
Pursues self-development and continuing development of skills and knowledge by attending ongoing educational workshops, reviewing professional or technical publications, and establishing personal networks.