Job Summary
Employees occupying positions are responsible for performing highly skilled professional planning and development work in such areas as land use, zoning, water quality and various other subjects as appropriate.
This is the journey or fully experienced level in the Planner family series. Incumbents perform the full range of skilled and semi-professional duties under general supervision. Planner II employees train and coach lower level Planners.
This class is distinguished from the Planner I class by the increased responsibility for overall coordination of a basically structural program and/or the planning and implementation of routine to highly complex projects. Incumbents may also be authorized to make departmental commitments within well-defined limits. Work affects a substantial range of county activities; general, but significant activities of public concern; or the operation of other county organizations.
Work is performed with overall objectives set by supervisor and with resources available. Work is reviewed from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting requirements or standards of performance.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in planning, architecture or a related field; AND ONE (1) year experience in planning in a position comparable to Planner I, OR Substituting, on a month-for-month basis, experience related to the duties of the position for the required education.
Knowledge of: planning principles and techniques and the socio-economic implications of planning; applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
Ability to: analyze, interpret and report research findings; prepare comprehensive reports and conduct staff and public presentations; to interpret administrative guidelines and apply them to the work situation. to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; operate a motor vehicle to personally view key land areas applicable to assigned projects and/or that are subject to zoning and/or planning issues, and to maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external personnel.
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With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.