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KITSAP COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DCD) Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to work for an award winning organization?  Kitsap County DCD has earned national awards for the permitting system, public disclosure request system, and risk check program. It has received two Governor's Awards for comprehensive planning efforts and is recognized for its natural resources program by federal and state agencies as the "go to organization" for Puget Sound restoration efforts. DCD focuses on enabling and assisting Kitsap residents in building affordable, structurally sound{#msoanchor1 rel="nofollow"}, and environmentally conscious development. We provide our team the opportunity to learn and grow within a positive and innovative work environment; we empower our team to make decisions and pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement. The department has very engaged employees dedicated to delivering effective and efficient services to the citizens of Kitsap County. Nearly all employees are Lean Six Sigma trained and have development plans that encourage career growth at all levels. Please learn more about the department at our website{rel="nofollow"}.   DCD is seeking an ASSOCIATE PLANNER to join our team!  The Associate Planner will serve in the Development Services and Engineering Division with the Department.  Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, this position will review and process land use and environmental development permit applications.  The incumbent will also assist residents with general permit or development code inquiries, as well as assist senior level planners by conducting analysis, research, and assist in preparation of code development activities.  

The position may also support other projects as assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education with major coursework in major coursework in urban planning, city and regional planning, OR
• Four years of progressively responsible technical or professional work experience in land use and environmental review and permit processing, OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years experience as a planner or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Washington State Growth Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, Shoreline Management Act, long range planning, and community planning.

The hourly amount for this position ranges from $28.14-$39.78. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.