Assistant Planner

City of Renton Washington
US - Washington - Renton
June 26, 2024

The City of Renton is recruiting for an Assistant Planner to join the Planning Division in the Community and Economic Development department. This position will perform a variety of professional planning duties such as customer service, development review, development regulation amendments, comprehensive plan updates, State Enivronmental Policy Act compliance, researching and interpreting data, and preparing studies and reports.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary
VEBA plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Collect, compile, and analyze data on local social, housing, and economic trends, population characteristics, land use and capital improvement projects.
Collect information from other departments and agencies for use in planning projects.
Evaluate land use proposals and prepare written reports with recommendations to the Planning Director.
Prepare written reports on the comprehensive plan, development regulations, and related planning problems, such as housing and land use.
Provide staff assistance to the Planning Commission for preparation of the comprehensive plan, other plans, land use policies, housing, and regulations.
Present planning proposals and background information at public meetings.
Implement development regulations for land use and zoning.
Read and interpret building plans, site plans, and related materials; conduct permit reviews including site plan review and issuance procedure.
Remain current on legislation affecting urban planning such as, land use, housing, and development regulations.
Respond to public and interdepartmental inquiries.
Prepare graphic displays, maps, and photographs.
Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

To view a complete job description for Assistant Planner click here.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Environmental Science or related field.
Valid Driver's License and successful passing of a required driving record check.
Successful passing of a required background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Communicate with City employees and residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office environment and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
Noise level in the office is moderately quiet and noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
Night meetings may be required

TELEWORK PROGRAM:
The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

ACCOMODATION:Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact *** at least 2 days prior to the need.

Selection Procedure

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: ***/about-renton-washington/

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.

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