What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoning Specialist position at Snohomish County Planning and Development Services?
Salary : $78,396.00 - $95,245.92 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2023-01661
Department : Planning and Development
Division : Planning and Dev Svcs Permitting
Opening Date : 06 / 12 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
The mission of the Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department is to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations by promoting protection of natural resources and facilitating the development of safe, sustainable and resilient communities.
PDS seeks employees who are self-managing high performers, accountable for their actions, and dedicated to providing superior customer service. Ideal candidates are excited about change and learning, are innovative, organized, exceptionally customer-service oriented, and have a passion for public service.
This job posting will be used to fill one or possibly two open Zoning Specialist positions.
PDS is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, solution-oriented individual to be a Zoning Specialist within the Permitting Division of PDS. This position will be part of a team involved in permit application intake and processing; technical review and coordinating a team of technical reviewers for a variety of ministerial permit applications; customer service including assisting residents and interested parties in person, by phone or email; and providing information related to permit processes and regulatory requirements.
A successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of the following : federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations related to land use planning and permitting; principles and practices of planning and organization; and principles of workplace and process design / redesign. Candidate will be expected to provide excellent customer service; work well across a group of teams; train others; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and participate in continuous improvement practices.
Not sure you meet the minimum qualifications? Apply and let us decide. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage everyone to apply.
Benefits 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 :
- County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
- benefits : The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.
- Flexible work schedules for some positions.
- Career development training.
- Sick leave : You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
- Vacation Leave : You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
- Holiday Pay : The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
- Benefits : The County offers a wide range of benefits including medical and dental, vision, life insurance, Long Term Disability, deferred compensation and more.
- If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
- Pay Increases : Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) : County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.
Teleworking Options : After a successful onboarding and training period the work associated with the position can, at present, be performed by a combination of teleworking and onsite work. Duties of this position include assisting the public and customers in person at the customer service counter, and staff in this work unit provide in-office coverage on a rotating basis. Snohomish County has implemented a pilot telework policy. It is anticipated there will be long-term hybrid telework options for many positions including this one. 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 if approved for teleworking 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.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County,, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
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Job Duties
BASIC FUNCTION
To receive, review, and coordinate technical submittals and permit applications for residential construction projects; reviews applications for zoning compliance; provide assistance to customers regarding interpretation of land use and zoning codes; assists customers to resolve permit processing problems and conflicts as they arise.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Minimum Qualifications
A degree in urban planning or geography; OR, five (5) years land development experience or related field; OR, any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides for the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass all job related tests.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
SUPERVISION
Employee works semi - independently and receives direction from a supervisor as assigned. The work is reviewed through meetings and periodic status reports and by evaluation of results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of work is performed in the usual office environment.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Healthcare Premiums
Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?
Do you have a degree in urban planning or geography?
How many years of experience in land development or related field do you have?
Describe your training and work experience and how these relate to the duties of this position.What specific skills and abilities do you have that would make you successful in this position? (25 pts.)
Describe your experience using electronic permit tracking systems, plan review software, and / or GIS programs. (10 pts.)
Keeping in mind that your customers may include the public, co-workers, other agency staff, outside cities, and elected officials, describe in detail and provide examples of how you would provide excellent customer service to individuals and various groups at different levels of the organization. Provide an example of a project where you provided excellent customer service. (10 pts.)
Required Question
Salary : $78,396 - $95,246
