Salary : $96,467.18 - $123,412.69 Annually
Location : Port Orchard, WA
Job Type : Full Time (40 hrs / wk)
Department : Community Development
Opening Date : 08 / 12 / 2025
Closing Date : 8 / 26 / : 00 AM Pacific
FLSA : Exempt
Bargaining Unit : NON
OVERVIEW
KITSAP COUNTY COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DCD)
Kitsap County DCD seeks a COMMUNITY PLANNING SUPERVISOR for our Long-Term Planning Division. Under the direction of the assigned Planning and Environmental Programs (PEP) Division Manager, the PLANNING SUPERVISOR performs advanced oversight on Comprehensive Plan, capital facilities planning, Buildable Lands Program, code development, Shoreline Master Program and programmatic SEPA and related environmental reviews documents. The incumbent performs advanced professional supervision, leadership, and oversight of Planners and Associate Planners in the field of land use, long-range planning, and code development. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring performance and project deliverables to ensure consistency and quality, and to ensure that projects delivered within scope and on budget. The incumbent also provides supervisory oversight for robust public participation plans for all planning functions.
DCD focuses on enabling and assisting our Kitsap residents in building affordable, structurally sound, and environmentally conscious developments in the Kitsap Community. We provide our team the opportunity to learn and grow within our positive and innovative work environment; we empower our team to make decisions and pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement. 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. 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
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field AND 6 years of progressively responsible work experience with a planning process related to community development, land use and environmental planning, urban or regional plan, including 3 years of supervisory or project lead experience; OR
Any 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 :
Extensive public presentation experience, advanced verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred.
Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations / Tests and Other Requirements
The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must :
Pass all job-related examinations / tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
Pass a criminal history background check through law enforcement agencies.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate must :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Positions in this class typically require :
Attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours at various locations throughout the County and occasional travel outside the County may be required.
Walking and balancing (short and long distances)
Climbing, including property slopes and banks and uneven ground
Bending, stooping, twisting
Reaching above and / or below shoulder
Handling / grasping documents or equipment
Sitting for extended periods of time
Standing for long periods of time and the ability to walk through rough or uneven terrain may be required to conduct field inspections.
Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and / or on the telephone
Hearing audible signals, safety warning devices, phones, traffic, and equipment
Vision sufficient to read source materials, computer screen data, see detail or color, review plans, inspect field sites and discriminate color-coded safety information.
Repetitive motions for computer, tool and equipment use.
Requires exertion of force of 20 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds intermittently to lift / carry / move objects, files / documents and other materials or equipment.
Incumbents may be exposed to :
Violent or hostile individuals.
Inclement weather while conducting field inspections (temperature extremes, slippery surfaces).
Road and traffic hazards.
Nuisance dust.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
In this role you will have the opportunity to :
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION
Who May Apply : This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process..
The position is non represented and covered by the Kitsap County Personnel Manual
Incumbents may be required to work over 40 hours in a workweek.
Work hours for this position are normally Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.
Employees may utilize the approved DCD Telecommuting Policy and DCD Alternative Work Schedule Policy, which allows working from home and alternative schedule options with Supervisor approval.
Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.
County Paid Benefits Include :
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at : or the
Retirement :
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the and Social Security.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b) : tax-deferred savings program
Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.
Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows :
Upon completion of 2 years : 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years : 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years : 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.
Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.
NOTE : This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at :
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I certify that I have read the complete job classification for this position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
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I understand that all related experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of this application and that it must include a detailed explanation of my roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer. I also understand that resumes are not rated or reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications and that an incomplete application or lack of details will disqualify my application.(Please note : The quality and completeness of the application will be considered in determining whether applicants will move to the next phase of the screening.)
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How do you meet the minimum qualifications that require a master's degree and five years of experience in planning, policy analysis or closely related field; or an equivalent combination?
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Do you have two years of program management experience.
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Describe your program management experience. Type NA if no experience.
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Do you have two years of supervisory or lead work experience?
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Describe your supervisory or lead work experience. Type NA if no experience.
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Planning Supervisor • Port Orchard, WA, United States