Summary of Position
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director this position will perform professional-level work in planning and development review for the City of Selah. The focus of the position will be current planning and development review with the opportunity to work on long-range projects. The position provides complex and advanced planning assistance to the City, exercises independent judgment on a variety of planning issues, makes recommendations on department operations, and prepares and presents planning related reports and studies to the Planning Commission. As a member of the City’s Leadership Team, the position is expected to demonstrate and foster excellent communication skills and to actively and effectively engage in strategic planning and organizational development.
City Planner/Community Development Supervisor Job Description (PDF)
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
City Planner
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in urban design/planning, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental science, geography, public administration, or related field;
- Three years progressively responsible experience in planning or a related field is desired.
- or an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
Community Development Supervisor
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in urban design/planning, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental science, geography, public administration, or related field;
- Five years progressively responsible experience in planning or a related field is desired.
- Or a Master’s or Law degree and three years progressive experience in addressing growth management or land use, including three years at the policy development level, preferably in a local government environment working with elected policy makers, commissions and boards;
- or an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
- A minimum of one year of supervisory experience is required.
Application (PDF)
Applications for current openings can be submitted in person or by mail to: Selah City Hall, 115 West Naches Ave, Selah, WA 98942; or emailed to Michelle Damron.
