Senior Planner (ARCH)

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Come join a talented diverse team of housing professionals that represent a coalition of 15 cities and King County working together to create affordable housing in the fast-growing East King County region. A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) is dedicated to creating equitable inclusive communities of opportunity through investment policy development program delivery and direct support for people looking for affordable rental and ownership housing.

The Senior Planner position at ARCH performs a variety of highly technical work to develop and implement long-range plans land use codes and related policies and regulations for ARCH member jurisdictions. The position will manage simultaneous projects across multiple jurisdictions including large complex and politically sensitive projects. The position will also lead regional planning efforts that require multijurisdictional coordination.

The successful applicant will bring in-depth expertise in urban / regional planning and affordable housing as well as an ability to strategically advance affordable housing goals policies programs and projects in ARCH member jurisdictions.

The Senior Planner reports to the ARCH Executive Director and works in close partnership with local planning departments and other ARCH team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Local Planning and Code Amendments

• Provide advanced planning support for local planning initiatives in ARCHs work program and across multiple ARCH member jurisdictions (e.g. comprehensive and strategy plan updates rezones and other code amendments housing needs analyses etc.)
• Perform background research conduct data analyses and prepare summary reports and other materials as needed.
• Present or assist with presentation at planning commission and City Council meetings.
• Research legal and policy matters regarding various housing issues to formulate and evaluate options.
• Provide ARCH program staff with ongoing information about local planning updates and support ARCH Associate Planner on code interpretation as needed.

Regional Planning Policy and Coordination

Economic Analysis

Data Collection Analysis and Reporting

General

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires a diverse set of skills that may be demonstrated from a combination of education and work experience including :

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES

Expert knowledge of :

Growth Management Act comprehensive plans and zoning laws including their preparation process of adoption monitoring and enforcement.

Regulatory frameworks for development of housing including land use and building codes.

Role of federal state and local government in relation to housing and broad understanding of planning issues and problems.

Research methods including statistics and the ability to compile and analyze new data.

Ability to :

Think strategically and creatively to advance major initiatives.

Provide in-depth technical planning expertise and the associated methodologies.

Build partnerships between constituencies with a goal of building more affordable housing faster in East King County.

Supplemental Information

Flexible / Hybrid Working : The City is implementing a flexible / hybrid work policy that will allow staff to work remotely. Remote work for this position is subject to departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Once hired employees must reside in the State of Washington.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is : Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Presentation Skills,Six Sigma,Construction Estimating,Earned Value Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Project Planning,Strategic Planning,Microsoft Project,Auto Estimating,Exercise Planning

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 104224 - 143865