Land Use Planner

The City of White Salmon has an immediate opening for a Land Use Planner

The Land Use Planner performs professional work in the fields of current planning, long-range planning, environmental analysis and/or geographic information system. Responsibilities include timely and efficient processing of development applications, the preparation of studies and reports and the review and implementation of zoning regulations, land use, environmental, natural resources, transportation, and public facility elements. The position is responsible for providing accurate information to the public, employees of the City, and elected officials on many state and local code provisions, official land use maps, and other pertinent information. The position is responsible for accomplishment of tasks as assigned, strong communication skills with the public and employees and sound organization practices to assure optimum services to the community.

The position, as assigned by the City Administrator, may have final authority on certain land use decisions, including short subdivisions, shoreline permits or exemptions and SEPA. Responsible for applying thorough and full-scope knowledge of modern techniques and concepts of planning, requiring initiative, creativity, analysis and interpretation to create a motivating atmosphere.

The Land Use Planner reports to the City Administrator/Public Works Director and may work in excess of 8 hours a day or 40 hours per week. Candidates must possess at least three (5) years of experience in local land use planning including land use permitting and zoning application and ; the equivalency of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Land Use Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Community and Economic Development, or Geography.

The full job description can be found on the city’s website www.white-salmon.net or can be be obtained by emailing Jan Brending, Clerk Treasurer at janb@ci.white-salmon.wa.us.

This is a Non-Union Exempt Position.  Monthly salary for this position is $5,225.33 to $6,387.50 depending on qualifications. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, retirement, and excellent health benefits.

Please submit an application, resume and three references to City of White Salmon, Attention: Jan Brending, PO Box 2139, White Salmon, WA 98672 or by email to janb@ci.white-salmon.wa.us.  First review of applications will be Monday, April 26, 2021.  Position is open until filled. The City of White Salmon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.