Job Description
The City of Renton's Planning team is recruiting for a Current Planning professional at the Assistant, Associate, or Senior level to join us. The planning positions will perform a variety of planning duties based on the position such as development review, development regulation amendments, comprehensive plan updates, State Environmental Policy Act compliance, researching and interpreting data, and preparing studies and reports. This position is part of a series; placement at the Assistant, Associate or Senior level depends on the education, experience, and skill set of the incumbent.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Assistant Planner: Annual Salary $81,804 - $99,576 / Monthly Salary $6,817 - $8,298
Associate Planner: Annual Salary $90,288 - $109,956 / Monthly Salary $7,524 - $9,163
Senior Planner: Annual Salary $107,280 - $130,764 / Monthly Salary $8,940 - $10,897
Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:
The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to two (2) days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assistant Planner Level:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Selection Procedure
Selection Procedure: The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton
The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact [email protected] at least 2 days prior to the need.
Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.
This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
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Why are you interested in the current planning position at the City of Renton? Are you interested in the long-range planning position?
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Georgraphy, Environmental Science, or a closely related field?
If you stated 'Yes' to the question 2 above, please state major. If you have less than a bachelor's degree, please state highest degree level and major.
04
Please state your years or months of paid experience in municipal planning. If none, write N/A.
05
Please list your years or months of professional experience you have in each of the following areas of municipal planning: Comprehensive Planning, Environmental Analysis, Development of Land Use Policy, Zoning Implementation, Plan Review, and Permit Processing. If none, write N/A.
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Candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a writing sample of previous work product, no longer than 10 pages in length. If requested, are you willing and able to provide a writing sample of previous work product within 72 hours?
Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?
The City of Renton's Planning team is recruiting for a Current Planning professional at the Assistant, Associate, or Senior level to join us. The planning positions will perform a variety of planning duties based on the position such as development review, development regulation amendments, comprehensive plan updates, State Environmental Policy Act compliance, researching and interpreting data, and preparing studies and reports. This position is part of a series; placement at the Assistant, Associate or Senior level depends on the education, experience, and skill set of the incumbent.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- The Assistant Planner classification performs research and support duties for other planners and maintains records, prepares data, and responds to customer inquiries regarding assigned projects.
- The Associate Planner classification performs limited scope projects independently and supports the planning function in responding to customer inquiries in person or on the telephone.
- The Senior Planner is the experienced level classification. Incumbents perform complex projects independently and lead teams of planners on assigned projects. Senior Planners make presentations before the City Council, Planning Commission and others regarding assigned projects.
Assistant Planner: Annual Salary $81,804 - $99,576 / Monthly Salary $6,817 - $8,298
Associate Planner: Annual Salary $90,288 - $109,956 / Monthly Salary $7,524 - $9,163
Senior Planner: Annual Salary $107,280 - $130,764 / Monthly Salary $8,940 - $10,897
Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:
- Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
- VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
- Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
- State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.
The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to two (2) days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assistant Planner Level:
- Collect, compile and analyze data on local social and economic trends, population characteristics, land use and capital improvement projects.
- Collect information from other departments and agencies for use in planning projects.
- Evaluate land use proposals referred by other departments.
- Prepare written reports on the comprehensive plan and related planning problems, including annexations.
- Provide staff assistance to the Planning Commission for preparation of comprehensive plans, land use policies and regulations.
- Present planning proposals and background information at public meetings.
- Respond to public and interdepartmental inquiries.
- Prepare graphic displays, maps and photographs.
- Research, analyze and prepare reports on long-range planning issues including changes to the Comprehensive Plan and other land development policies and standards.
- Research, prepare and present staff reports on current planning issues for the Planning Commission, City Council and other City boards and commissions.
- Compose, edit and prepare a variety of written materials including reports, discussion papers, graphics and other materials.
- Collect, analyze and interpret social, economic, demographic and land use data and summarize in report form.
- Enforce zoning and land use regulations and other ordinances as required, including discussing complaints with members of the public, following up with field visits and related correspondence.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in major long range and current municipal planning projects and activities.
- Perform complex planning tasks and act as lead on high profile projects; demonstrate advanced level knowledge and work independently keeping supervisor apprised of project and/or workload status.
- Train and provide work direction to assigned project personnel; assure the timely and proper completion of work.
- Prepare complex and technical staff reports for Comprehensive Plan updates, zoning ordinance revision, sub area plans, land use policies, environmental impact, implementation of new legislation and related issues.
- Prepare complex and technical staff reports for land use decision recommendations for the City’s Hearing Examiner and Planning Director.
- Prepare complex and technical staff reports for SEPA threshold determinations.
- Coordinate interdepartmental review and review by outside agencies of long-range planning and policy issues, capital improvement plans including Shoreline Master Plans, Annexation Policy Plans and Transportation Plans; prepare staff reports and make presentations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Environmental Science or closely related field.
- Or 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
- Valid Driver's License and successful passing of a required driving record check.
- Successful passing of a required background check.
- Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Environmental Science or closely related field.
- Minimum 2 years of municipal planning experience.
- Or minimum 6 years of relevant education and experience.
- Valid Driver's License and successful passing of a required driving record check.
- Successful passing of a required background check.
- Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Environmental Science or related field.
- 4 years increasingly responsible experience in municipal planning including Comprehensive Planning, environmental analysis, development of land use policy, zoning implementation, plan review, and permit processing.
- Or minimum 8 years of relevant education and experience.
- Valid Driver's License and successful passing of a required driving record check.
- Successful passing of a required background check.
- Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
- Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Communicate with City employees and residents.
- Work is performed in an office environment and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
- Noise level in the office is moderately quiet and noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
- Night meetings may be required
Selection Procedure
Selection Procedure: The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton
The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact [email protected] at least 2 days prior to the need.
Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.
This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
- The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.
- The City contributes 3% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
- Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.
- Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
- The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS*
- Probation Officer
- If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.
- Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.
Life Insurance
- A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
- Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
- Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.
- Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.
- The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.
- Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).
- Employees may access their vacation after six months of employment.
- Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
- Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.
- A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.
- The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).
- The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.
- Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.
- Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.
01
Why are you interested in the current planning position at the City of Renton? Are you interested in the long-range planning position?
02
Do you have a bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Georgraphy, Environmental Science, or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
If you stated 'Yes' to the question 2 above, please state major. If you have less than a bachelor's degree, please state highest degree level and major.
04
Please state your years or months of paid experience in municipal planning. If none, write N/A.
05
Please list your years or months of professional experience you have in each of the following areas of municipal planning: Comprehensive Planning, Environmental Analysis, Development of Land Use Policy, Zoning Implementation, Plan Review, and Permit Processing. If none, write N/A.
06
Candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a writing sample of previous work product, no longer than 10 pages in length. If requested, are you willing and able to provide a writing sample of previous work product within 72 hours?
- Yes
- No
Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?
- Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.
- Required Question