Senior Planner Hybrid

Senior Planner Hybrid - Greater Seattle Area, WA SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, but the reason for our success is our people. Over 1600 experts make up our team from across the country, with experience in a full range of professional services and skills. Each Team member values integrity, improvement, service, teamwork, and respect. These Core Values are the foundation of positive relationships among coworkers, our clients, residents, and anyone invested in the continued success of their community. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior Planner to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunities for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged. Job Requirements Serve as a contract planner / on-call staff for municipal clients Provide day-to-day advisory support to city planning departments Support or lead zoning code updates and development standards Contribute to long-range planning efforts (general plans, specific plans, policy studies) Prepare staff reports and recommendations for planning commissions and councils Manage projects, budgets, and client relationships (depending on experience level) Skills/Knowledge Understanding basic planning and zoning practice along with the ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations Reading and interpreting site plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections. Ability to understand an apply dimensional scales as it applies to development review Writing and communicating effectively The application of statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge to practical situations Working with computer hardware and software programs, which may include the Microsoft Office suite, the Adobe suite, Internet applications, GIS, desktop plan review software, and electronic permitting systems. Being able to positively interact with the other team members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele Ability to operate independently in a client facing environment Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously Demonstrating specific attention to detail Education/Experience Graduation from a recognized College or University with a bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, architecture, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field 7+ years' experience working for a city or county planning agency (as staff or consultant) with experience processing moderately complex to complex development applications is required. Experience handling moderately complex to complex development applications Compensation SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses. Salary: $85,000-$150,000 Our employees are our greatest asset, with exceptionally certified individuals in all departments, including Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Fire Prevention, and Engineering, as well as full-service and supplemental Building Department services. SAFEbuilt invests in developing our employees, exploring innovative technology, and giving back to our communities. In partnership with over 1200 communities, our talented experts make a difference in the cities and towns where we live and work. Through quality people and consistent service, SAFEbuilt plays an important role in continually improving lives by developing safe, thriving communities. SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or you may call us directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr