Senior Planner Job at Company City of Yakima, Yakima, WA

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  • Company City of Yakima
  • Yakima, WA

Job Description

City of Yakima

Yakima,WAUnited States

How to Apply
URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yakimawa/careers/jobs/4787977/senior-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Email: Leslie.Martinez@yakimawa.gov

The Planning Division needs an experienced long-range planner & project manager to assist in the development of Comprehensive Plan goals and design necessary programs.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position performs with considerable independence under limited direction and requires frequent contact with the City Council, boards and commissions, other City departments and divisions, and the general public. This position performs professional Urban/Land Use Planning work focusing on both current and long-range planning. In addition, the Senior Planner may be responsible for coordinating activities of the planning staff. The position performs other complex planning work to support the Supervising Planner and Division Manager as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture or a closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly relevant planning experience is required. Experience must include work as a project manager or lead in a planning project or program. A Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional Planning experience. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:

  • $39.04 - $47.02 Hourly
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • FREE healthcare clinic!
  • WA State PERS pension plan
  • 2% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
  • Leave accruals:
    • Vacation – Starting at 7.67 hours/month
    • Sick – 8 hours/month
    • Personal holiday – 2 days
    • Observed holiday – 11 holidays
  • Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay
  • Life Insurance
  • Much more!

View the complete job posting at www.yakimawa.gov/jobs

Closes 01/31/25

EOE

Job Tags

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