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*Become part of the leadership that plans land use and environmental decisions, provides professional expertise in development codes, and supports public outreach pertaining to development proposals. *

Kitsap County DCD seeks a PLANNING SUPERVISOR to join our team of professionals. Under the direction of the assigned Planning Division Manager, the Planning Supervisor will supervise current planning staff while ensuring quality control of land use and environmental decisions and recommendations and provide timely permit review services and guidance for development proposals on lands in unincorporated Kitsap County. This position provides advanced technical professional expertise in the monitoring, review and implementation of development codes pertaining to zoning, land division, critical areas, shorelines, floodplains, timber harvest, and State Environmental Permit Act determinations. This includes review, approval, and compliance implementation of Type I through III permits. This position will also be responsible for ensuring required public outreach pertaining to development proposals. The incumbent performs advanced professional supervision, leadership, and oversight of Planners and Associate Planners, as well as aiding code development.  The incumbent is responsible for monitoring permit review performance and permit deliverable standards to ensure that permits are issued within DCD-determined timeframes. The incumbent also provides supervisory oversight for State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review, determinations, and appeals. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

[REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:]{.underline}

• Master's degree in planning or closely related field from a college, university or school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education AND 5 years of progressively responsible work experience with a planning process related to community development, land use and environmental planning, urban or regional plan, including 3 years of supervisory or project lead experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field AND 6 years of progressively responsible work experience with a planning process related to community development, land use and environmental planning, urban or regional plan, including 3 years of supervisory or project lead experience; OR
• Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work. 

[PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:]{.underline}

• Experience with local and state regulatory frameworks including the Growth Management Act, Planning Enabling Act, Shoreline Master Program, and Critical Areas Ordinance. 
• Extensive public presentation experience, advanced verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred.

*This position is opened until filled. *

*The first round of applications will be screened on July 14, 2024, *

**with interviews scheduled the week of July 29, 2024.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $78,287.04 - $110,617.56. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.