What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at City of Richland, WA?
Salary : $7,052.93 - $9,874.80 Monthly
Location : City Hall : 625 Swift Blvd - Richland, WA
Job Type : Regular Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number : 2025-00019
Department : Development Services
Division : Planning & Redevelopment
Opening Date : 01 / 20 / 2025
FLSA : Exempt
Bargaining Unit : 7000
General Summary
TARGET HIRING RANG E $7,053 TO $8,464 MONTHLY (DOQ)
- Open position until filled
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs intermediate skilled technical work interpreting, monitoring, and administering local, State, and Federal regulations pertaining to planning, environmental and land-use related issues, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Planning Manager (supervisor).
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CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
Applications will be reviewed weekly beginning January 27, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree with coursework in urban or regional planning, public administration, or related field and three (3) years of experience in current or long-range planning, design work, project management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable) and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background / reference check commensurate to the position.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees) :
Note : Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr / week) Employee Benefits
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical / Dependent Care)
City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Performance Assessment System
Regular Full-time (30 to 34 / hr week) Employee Benefits
City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child / dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holiday Leave
4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical / Dependent Care)
Annual Performance Assessment System
Regular Part-Time (20 to 29 / hr week) Employee Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holiday Leave
4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical / Dependent Care)
Annual Performance Assessment System
Limited Term, Temporary & Provisional Employee Benefits (Full-time) -
Must meet eligibility requirements
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
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How many years of experience in current or long-range planning do you have?
Using complete sentences, describe your experience which directly relates to the qualifications for this position. If applicable, include any experience with public speaking and / or working work for a public entity.
Have you previously been or currently a land use Planner in Washington?
Describe your land use Planner experience below. If no experience, type N / A.
Using complete sentences, how familiar are you with the requirements of the Growth Management Act, particularly in regard to updating development regulations and Comprehensive Plans? If not familiar, type N / A.
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Salary : $7,053 - $9,875