Land Use Planner

Overview

Conduct land use research, prep applications, analyze feasibility, and coordinate projects.

Key Responsibilities

• application prep
• zoning research
• schedule management
• issue analysis
• proposal writing
• client coordination

Tasks

-Relationship Building: Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, permitting agency staff, and other project team members. -Client Interaction: Coordinate with clients on project data and scheduling. -Analysis: Analyze and break down complex issues affecting property, transportation networks, utility infrastructure, etc., to respond to client inquiries and assess the feasibility of property development. -Project Management: Create, organize, and maintain project schedules, define critical paths, and track milestone dates. -Research: Perform timely and accurate property, zoning, and utility research to ensure compliance with municipal land use regulations. -Application Preparation: Prepare, organize, and submit required materials for land use applications, including subdivisions, zone changes, conditional use permits, and site plan reviews. -Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with in-house engineering, surveying, and landscape architectural co-workers, permitting agency staff, and other project team members. -Meeting Organization: Set up, organize, and attend neighborhood meetings. -Proposal Development: Develop clearly written and detailed scopes of work for proposals.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• autocad
• civil 3d
• gis
• photoshop
• microsoft project

What You Bring

-A bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, or a related field or equivalent work experience. -Someone who can jump in and do what needs to be done. -Ability to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines and prioritize workload. Able to think critically and provide creative and realistic solutions. -Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and scheduling software (Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe, etc.). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Photoshop, and geographic information systems (GIS). -Travel: Able to travel out of town as necessary, occasionally overnight. -Extensive experience performing land use planning/land development-related activities. -Ability to work independently while providing support to Senior Land Use Planners or Project Managers with minimal supervision. -Experience interpreting and applying City and County Comprehensive Plans and Development Codes. Knowledge of Washington's Statewide Planning System.

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Benefits

-Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being—plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive. -Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose. -Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality. -Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates—we believe food brings people together. -Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.

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