Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,500 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract) • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Senior Planner: Perform complex current and long-range land use planning, review development proposals and plats, assists with code enforcement, and other related work. Work is performed under the policy and administrative guidance of the Community Development Director and Deputy. Serves as a key assistant to the Director in administering the County’s development regulations and land use planning. Position supports and assists the Director and Deputy Director in the overall administration, management, planning, organizing, and staffing of the planning section and is involved in the development, enforcement, and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for the planning division. Areas of responsibility include report management, permit processing, land use project review, leading meetings, presenting at public hearings and meetings, public outreach, floodplain administration, site development reviews, long-range planning, environmental review, and natural resources. Associate Planner: Performs current and long-range land use planning, research, reviews development proposals and plats, and other related work. Responsible for land use, environmental, and development proposal review work. Works under the policy and administrative guidance of the Community Development Director and/or senior planning staff. Independently conducts assigned projects and coordinates efforts with other county departments, the Planning Commission, the Technical Review Committee, the Hearing Examiner, the Board of County Commissioners, and the general public. Supervisory Responsibilities: Senior Planner: Supervision of Associate and Assistant Planners, Planning Technicians, and planning interns in the absence of the Director and Deputy. Associate Planner: Supervision is not a responsibility of this position.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work typically performed in an office setting; however, field inspection and site visits are necessary as well as travel for meetings, etc. Required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Require sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a computer, telephone, and peripherals.

Minimum Qualifications: Education And Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, or an associated field; PLUS the following relevant experience which provides a familiarity with Washington State land use controls, comprehensive plans, economic development, environmental regulations, and mapping techniques. Senior Planner: Five (5) years of experience. Associate Planner: Three (3) years of experience.

Licenses And Other Requirements: Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Valid driver’s license required. Must have the ability to attend meetings, training workshops outside of regular work hours. Senior Planner: AICP certification and CFM certification preferred.

Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,535.00 to $9,184.93 per MONTH