The City is working to showcase North Bend as the vibrant and dynamic city that it is and to grow the local economy with new business activity while also helping existing businesses flourish.

Associate Planner

$6,898 - $8,393 per month, DOQ

This position will perform administrative, technical and professional work in preparation and implementation of economic and community development plans, site plan and development review, facilitating development agreements, and preparing and administering grant applications, as well as working with the Community and Economic Development Director to support tourism promotion and business recruitment and retention. This position also serves as a liaison to the business community and supports the maintenance of a positive image of the City via marketing and business communications. This position will work closely with the Community and Economic Development staff, department directors, and elected officials. Strong communication skills and a desire to work with developers and the business community is important.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to the following:

•Review and process land use and development applications and associated permits, including subdivisions, short plats, commercial development, and municipal projects, for conformance to city and state policies and regulations, including coordinating associated consultant and city staff reviews, preparing staff reports and approvals, and presenting at public hearings as appropriate.
•Support long-range policy and regulatory planning documents including updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, and associated preparation of staff reports, public notification, and presentation to the Planning Commission, City Council, and the public.
•Provide accurate and timely land use and permitting information to citizens, property owners, permit applicants, real estate agents, public officials, and any other interested parties.
•Assist the Community & Economic Development Director with economic development activities of the City, including, but not limited to business recruitment and retention and tourism promotion., expediting development review, facilitating development agreements, and other critical development negotiations, and supporting quarterly business outreach efforts.
•Support grant funding applications, including economic development grants, habitat restoration grants, trail and open space grants, and other grant programs that support community and economic development and tourism efforts.
•Provide administrative support to the Economic Development Commission, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and other commissions or committees as assigned.
•Provide technical assistance to the Planning Manager, Community & Economic Development Director, City Administrator and Mayor on economic development matters.
•Assist in administering studies related to economic development such as Economic Development plans, business incentive programs, City economic profile, etc.
•Coordinate the Community & Economic Development webpage and other related webpages so they are kept current for development information, economic development division information, commission and committee meeting information, and other pertinent activities associated with planning and economic development.
•Work collaboratively as part of the Community & Economic Development team.
•Attend City Council meetings, committee or commission meetings, and other meetings as directed by the Planning Manager.
•Exhibit a strong commitment to internal and external customer service.
•Interact in a professional and respectful manner with City staff, vendors, and the public.
•Attend work on a regular and dependable basis with ability to work flexible evening and/or weekend hours as required.
•Assume other duties as requested by the Planning Manager and/or Community and Economic Development Director.
•May be assigned to support critical City priorities during disasters or other emergencies.

The City of North Bend strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:
The City must receive a completed City of North Bend Application Packet. Incomplete, or late application packets or supplemental information may not be accepted. A completed application packet consists of the following: a completed City of North Bend Application; Letter of Interest; Resume; and any supplemental education or training information that you wish us to consider that relates to this position. Signed application packets may be either 1) mailed to City of North Bend, Attn: Human Resources, 920 SE Cedar Falls Way, North Bend, WA 98045, or 2) emailed to edeberg@northbendwa.gov to be accepted as complete. Application materials and additional information is available on the City’s website at www.northbendwa.gov.

Benefits Include:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacations

Paid Sick Time/PTO

Job Posted 11/2/2024