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 and may work in excess of 8 hours a day or 40 hours per week. The City has a remote work policy that could apply to this position. Candidates must possess at least three (3) 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. A Master’s degree in Land Use Planning may be substitut6ed for up to two years for required experience.

The full job description can be found below  or can 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 $5,881.12 to $7,673.52 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 Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Position is open until filled.

The City of White Salmon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.