Job description

Monthly Salary: $7,709 $ 9,790 (DOQ)

Summary:
Project manager with the knowledge, skills, and ability to undertake complex multi-disciplinary long-range planning and policy projects, including preparation of Municipal Code and Comprehensive Plan amendments. Responsible for the preparation of grant applications, administration of grant awards, and management of consultant contracts. Ability to lead and train other planners and interns. Because of the small number of City employees, each staff member is expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties as may be required from time to time. As a result, this position may be required to complete other duties and assignments to support the City and City Councils priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages complex multi-disciplinary planning and policy projects
• Advises on incorporating planning requirements into policy direction, plans and programs
• Researches, writes, and edits proposed amendments to the Municipal Code to ensure clarity and consistency. Presents code amendments to the planning commission, city council and public. Coordinates the regulatory approval process associated with code amendments. Determines the application of code and regulations in complex situations
• Researches, writes, and edits master plans and major elements of the Citys comprehensive plan. Analyzes and responds to amendment requests. Presents policy and plan proposals to the planning commission, city council and public. Coordinates the associated regulatory approval process
• Serves as project coordinator and project manager on complex and politically sensitive planning projects, such as developing the Shoreline Master Program and addressing missing middle housing. Develops recommendations or develops solutions to problems
• Manages major aspects of the Citys required comprehensive plan updates, including the development, scheduling, monitoring, and overseeing of work programs for the project. Designs and coordinates projects by identifying problems, determining methodology, setting project goals and objectives, and developing work plans and budgets
• Manages preparation of grant applications, administration of grant awards related to comprehensive plan amendments, municipal code amendments and/or special projects
• Prepares RFPs/RFQs and manages consultant contracts in relation to comprehensive plan amendments, municipal code amendments and/or special projects
• Facilitates processes and works directly with technical and citizen advisory committees, ARCH staff, Hearing Examiner, Planning Commission, City Council, and other City Boards and Commissions. Monitors work processes and schedules to ensure timely project completion and response
• Conducts special studies: Researches policy issues and conditions, establishes methodologies and standards for research and studies, and facilitates collection of information. Designs, conducts, and analyzes surveys and evaluations
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of emerging regulations, pending legislation and trends in planning that impact the City as well as current programs and processes
• Participates in developing recommendations concerning large scale and multi-use land development programs
• Leads City-owned projects through permitting processes
• Conducts data collection and coordinates resources for other agencies such as the County buildable lands report and other regional plans
• Represents the City on Regional or other committees

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

• Advanced specialized knowledge of the theory, principles, standards practices and information sources of urban planning
• In-depth knowledge in the application of land use, physical and environmental design, ecological science, and zoning theory and practices
• Working knowledge of the principles, processes, and practices of public administration.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, codes, requirements and criteria governing planning
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in public involvement and external communications.

Skills:

• Knowledge of and skill at organizing, scheduling, planning, and coordinating projects
• Sufficient math skills to perform statistical analysis and interpret complex plans and maps
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Well-developed human relations skills to conduct persuasive formal
• presentations to diverse audiences, including Hearing Examiner, Planning Commission, City Council, other City Boards and Commissions, facilitate small group processes, present ideas
• Carry out the essential functions of the position
• Coordinate large, complex, and politically sensitive projects including budgets, timelines, and quality of work product
• Review, prepare or direct the preparation of complex plans, applications,
• specifications and legal contracts
• Perform difficult and complex technical research and analysis of planning issues or problems
• Learn, understand, and interpret all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards, and planning principles and practices to complex, specialized and diverse planning processes
• Give direction, train, and review the work of a small team
• Use sound judgment when making decisions, interpretations, and in communications with others
• Conduct site visits or attend off-site meetings
• Work extended hours for the purpose of attending meetings, conducting meetings and public processes
• Work cooperatively with residents and businesses and as a contributing member of a team
• Work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the city
• Lead and train other planners or interns

Education and Experience:
This position typically requires six (6) years of progressive experience in this field as a planner, and a Bachelors degree in Urban Planning or a related degree or discipline. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid drivers license is required in order to drive to various locations to perform work at various sites throughout the City of Kenmore and to other locations throughout King County

Additional Information:

• Hours of Work - The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). The position requires reporting to City Hall most of the time, but working remotely may be approved, if and when appropriate. This is an exempt salaried position.
• Attendance at evening meetings is part of the job
• Work Environment Work performed will primarily take place indoors, and may also include time spent in the field at construction sites
• Safety Requirements You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements when necessary, while performing site visits

Other Items and Advantages for Working for the City of Kenmore:

• This position is eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and more!
• The City does not participate in Social Security and participates in a 401(a) retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
• To view our summary of benefits, CLICK HERE
• Kenmore is on the Northshore of Lake Washington and has over seven miles of waterfront along the Lake and the Sammamish River.
• Kenmore is a first-ring suburb of Seattle and is equi-distant to downtown Seattle, downtown Bellevue, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, and Boeing and Paine Field in Everett.
• City Hall is in the heart of Kenmores downtown and is within walking distance to many local businesses, restaurants and parks!

This job/class description, describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.

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