Planning Manager

City of Olympia

Olympia, WA, US
Base: $131,121 to $159,379; bonus/equity: not spec...
Urban planning principles and practices
Land use permitting and environmental protection
Long-range comprehensive planning management
The Planning Manager serves as the supervisory leader responsible for organizing and administering functional areas of the City's planning process while providing significant professional expertise

Job Summary

  • The Planning Manager serves as the supervisory leader responsible for organizing and administering functional areas of the City's planning process while providing significant professional expertise.
  • This role requires leading the team in reviewing complex development proposals to ensure strict compliance with municipal code design and development standards.
  • The position acts as an ombudsman for affordable housing projects, guiding them through the permitting process collaboratively with various city departments and developers.

Matching Summary

The Planning Manager serves as the supervisory leader responsible for organizing and administering functional areas of the City's planning process while providing significant professional expertise.

Salary

Base: $131,121 to $159,379; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Urban planning principles and practices
  • Land use permitting and environmental protection
  • Long-range comprehensive planning management
  • Team supervision and personnel evaluation
  • Public policy interpretation and implementation
  • Dispute resolution and conflict management

Nice-to-have

  • Affordable housing project guidance experience
  • Creative collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Grant proposal writing and research skills
  • Shoreline Management Act expertise
  • State Environmental Policy Act official duties

Key Requirements

  • 10 years urban planning experience (or degree equivalent)
  • 2 years supervisory experience required
  • Valid Washington State driver's license may be required
  • AICP certification preferred
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Work Rights

Not specified

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