Planner Senior - Public Works

Are you interested in job stability, competitive pay and work-life balance? If you want to take your career in planning to the next level and work on programs and projects that make a difference within County government and our communities, join the Public Works Administrative Operations Division!  Apply today!!

This job allows for working on a very diverse range of topics with multiple stakeholders; strategic planning, coordinating, collaborating, and organizing work; and has a key role in our success. We are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated and team-oriented professional for a Planner Senior-PWK position.

This position will assist the department Sustainability and Special Projects Coordinator to develop and implement program/project work relating to the following topics: 

If you are detailed oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and can meet deadlines, you should enjoy this opportunity.

Qualified Candidates: 

To be the successful candidate you do not need to be an expert on these topics but have a sincere interest to learn and grow. This position will require skills and an aptitude for researching topics, data collection and analysis with an attention to detail and big picture. We are seeking a well-rounded candidate with excellent technical and analytical abilities, combined with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have education and experience in project management; be highly skilled with communication, organization, and strategic planning; have experience collaborating with and supporting a wide range of employees from elected officials, department/agency heads to supervisors, engineers, technicians, and field staff; and have some education or experience in one or more of the topics noted above. Advanced expertise and experience using MS Office Software is desired. If you have Adobe Pro and SharePoint expertise, that is a plus. You will be drafting and editing large, complex documents such as plans, reports, manuals, guidelines, policies, forms, spreadsheets, graphics, data collection/tracking tools, presentations, and training materials.

Please provide a cover letter and include an overview of your background and experience and why you are a strong candidate for this position.

Should the candidates not meet the minimum qualifications for Planner Senior-PWK, Administrative Operations may consider underfilling and offering the position as a Planner-PWK if the successful candidate meets the minimum qualifications for Planner-PWK. 

 At minimum, Planner Senior-PWK ($77,621.04 - $94,289.28) candidates are required to have:

To be considered at the Planner-PWK position ($70,345.68 - $85,583.40) level, the following are required:

Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,600 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201.

 

When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement is highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.

 

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.

 

The work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is also available.

 

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.

  

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. 

Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:

Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported.  

 

Job Duties

To coordinate and participate in the development and adminis­tration of public works plans and construction projects (related to transportation, solid waste, surface water and land development), process various land development ap­plications, develop environmentally related documents and plans, and run public involvement/information/education programs.

1. Coordinates and participates in the development and adminis­tration of public works plans; identifies information required, chooses data collection methods, collects and analyzes data; formulates and recommends options and solutions; develops plan alternatives; prepares analyses, proposals, cost estimates, and reports; conducts special studies, projects and forecasts; solicits­ departmental and citizen involvement and input; and prepares recommendations for Planning Commission and County Council review. 

2. In coordination with other divisions’ staff, work on requests for proposals for professional services, monitors budgets and maintains status reports on capital construction projects. 

3. Prepares timelines and scheduling for capital construction projects in coordination with Public Works staff, and contractors.     

4. Assumes lead planner role as assigned; coordinates with and di­rects associate planners and/or technical staff in the preparation of plans and reports; ensures that completed work complies with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and grant require­ments. 

5. As assigned, supervises, coordinates or conducts planning re­lated projects. 

6. Arranges for, sets up and/or participates in public meetings, hearings, and council sessions; acts as departmental represen­tative; prepares or supervises the preparation of graphics, dis­plays, brochures, leaflets and slide/tape shows; prepares oral and written presentations including findings and reports; responds to questions and solicits input as appropriate. 

7. Serves as staff representative on various technical advisory committees, commissions and interest groups; coordinates the formation of various groups as necessary; develops agendas and keeps the groups informed about problems, needs, pending changes and various topics of interest; moderates discussions, mediates disputes, and resolves conflicts; arranges for presentations by other staff and agencies; delegates tasks and work assignments; takes minutes; coordinates the development of group policies, documents and reports.

8. Responds to and resolves planning related conflicts and questions from the general public, government and private offi­cials, the media and interest groups regarding zoning, sub­divisions, code interpretations, permit processing and departmental policies; researches files and provides information over the phone and in writing.

9. Formulates, prepares and circulates environment impact state­ments; evaluates and prepares environmental threshold determi­nations for non exempt proposals; reviews and comments on environmental assessments, threshold determinations and state­ments prepared by other departments and agencies; provides writ­ten and oral interpretations of applicable environmental ordinances and policies as necessary.

10. Prepares and submits various grant proposals; drafts and moni­tors grant award contracts; coordinates and monitors work com­pleted by grant funded subcontractors; administers non-accounting aspects of minor grants. 

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES 

11. May assist in the preparation of the Annual Construction Plan and six-year Capital Improvement Program.

12. Prepares contracts and monitors the performance of various con­sultants and interlocal agreements; approves work in progress and on completion; approves billings for services received; pre­pares status reports as required. 

13. Performs related duties as required. 

WHEN ASSIGNED TO PROGRAM PLANNING: 

14. Conducts transportation modeling/analysis working with modeling software.

15. Develops GIS applications for transportation or planning related projects.

A Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental studies, geography, engineering, or a related field; AND, two (2) years experience in plan­ning work related to the specific requirements of the position; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or related experience that provides the required knowledge, and abilities. Must pass job related tests. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSA valid State of Washington Driver's License is required.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO PROGRAM PLANNING: May be required to develop GIS applications for transportation or planning related projects.

Additional Information

Knowledge of: 

Ability to: 

Employees in this class receive administrative direction from an administrative superior. The work is per­formed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The work is performed in the usual office environment with fre­quent field trips to locations throughout the county for the purpose of attending community meetings, and public hearings and making site visits. Employee may be occasionally exposed to manufacturing-type environment and businesses that produce small quantities of chemicals.