PLANNING SUPERVISOR

OVERVIEW

KITSAP COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DCD)

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.

DCD focuses on enabling and assisting our Kitsap residents in building affordable, structurally sound, and environmentally conscious developments in the Kitsap Community. We provide our team the opportunity to learn and grow within our positive and innovative work environment; we empower our team to make decisions and pride ourselves on a culture of continuous improvement. Kitsap County DCD has earned national awards for the permitting system, public disclosure request system, and risk check program. It has received two Governor's Awards for comprehensive planning efforts and is recognized for its natural resources program by federal and state agencies as the "go to organization" for Puget Sound restoration efforts. The department has very engaged employees dedicated to delivering effective and efficient services to the citizens of Kitsap County. Nearly all employees are Lean Six Sigma trained and have development plans that encourage career growth at all levels.

Please learn more about the department at our County webpage .

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.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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:

• 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.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements

The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must :

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Pass a criminal history background check through law enforcement agencies.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate must :

• Have access to guaranteed, reliable transportation in order to attend night meetings, meetings outside the work area and conduct field inspections.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Positions in this class typically require:

• Working primarily in an office with some field inspection work.
• Attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours at various locations throughout the County and occasional travel outside the County may be required.
• Walking and balancing (short and long distances)
• Climbing, including property slopes and banks and uneven ground
• Bending, stooping, twisting
• Reaching above and/or below shoulder
• Handling/grasping documents or equipment
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to walk through rough or uneven terrain may be required to conduct field inspections.
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and/or on the telephone
• Hearing audible signals, safety warning devices, phones, traffic, and equipment
• Vision sufficient to read source materials, computer screen data, see detail or color, review plans, inspect field sites and discriminate color-coded safety information.
• Repetitive motions for computer, tool and equipment use.
• Requires exertion of force of 20 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds intermittently to lift/carry/move objects, files/documents and other materials or equipment.

Incumbents may be exposed to:

• Potentially hazardous conditions on construction sites, including machinery and forklifts.
• Violent or hostile individuals.
• Inclement weather while conducting field inspections (temperature extremes, slippery surfaces).
• Road and traffic hazards.
• Nuisance dust.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage, coordinate, interpret, evaluate and review land use and environmental development applications, processes, and metrics to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  
• Review and prepare appropriate conditions of approval based on development regulations.
  
• Oversee work is being performed in a timely, efficient, technically and
  legally correct manner.
  
• Provide leadership and guidance to professional staff, including workload management and organization of review assignments and needs.
  
• Coordinate with other Department division supervisors on all development application review requirements.
  
• Coordinate with appropriate legal counsel, outside agencies and County Departments regarding their review assignments for development proposals.
• Review, interpret and manage permit application review metrics across different platforms, and recommend and implement process efficiencies and improvements.
• Provide dispute resolution skills, resolve conflicts and act as an interface between the public, applicants, elected officials and division staff.
• Provide expertise and key technical abilities in applying code to proposed building permit applications, land use and environmental development, land divisions, County capital/transportation improvement projects, coordination with inspectors for project conditions, and State Environmental Permit Act review.
• Review program budgets, process improvements and action plans in an evolving service environment for better development services for private applicants as well as other County department applicants.
• Supervise assigned staff including setting work priorities, procedures, planning, organizing, assigning, advising, assisting, motivating, and training as necessary.
• Evaluate the work of assigned staff, establish standards of performance, and participate in the selection of new employees, including making recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, transfer, and termination.
• This position is also responsible for the technical coordination with other Department divisions regarding project development and coordination of site inspections and discussions for review of project conditions, as well as oversight and day-to-day technical assistance to ensure compliance with permit conditions, designs, bonds, covenants, and permit close-out.
• Monitor permit review times compared to Department goals and statutory requirements for Title 21 and Title 14 permit reviews.
• Solicit, negotiate, and process contracts that support Department services and programs.
• Establish training programs for staff reviewers, inspectors, monitor workload and management analytics to identify key areas for process improvements, resource needs, etc. and proposed recommendations to Department leadership for action.
• Provide direct public and customer service interface pertaining to real or proposed project applications and development code requirements.
• Provide professional expertise on development proposals and permit applications.
• Attend meetings, including night meetings when needed, with applicants, department officials, appointed and elected officials, industry representatives, and others. as it pertains to development requirements for public and private projects associated with Department permitting requirements.
• Coordinate with other Department divisions on code compliance with development code requirements and permit conditions.
• Work with the staff for legal action to resolve troublesome or non-compliant cases.
• Prepares necessary documentation, presents evidence, provides testimony, and recommends dispositions as required.
• Propose amendments to development code, and attend, present, assist with, and prepare materials for public meetings and formal public hearings on development code proposals.
• Prepare and make public presentations of verbal and visual reports to committees, community groups, special interest groups, elected officials, or the Board of County Commissioners to explain assigned projects and to present progress reports.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, the Public Works Department roads, and utility services on proposed applications, proposed Public Works capital and transportation projects and associated permit needs through 30%, 60% and 90% designs, as well as State Environmental Policy Act review. Identify process improvements and coordinate actions where needed.
• Prepare for and attend neighborhood meetings for major development projects; provide support as needed for successful neighborhood meetings, including those that are led by a developer/landowner

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

• This position is not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• The position is non represented and covered by the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Incumbents may be required to work over 40 hours in a workweek.
• Work hours for this position are normally Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Employees may utilize the approved DCD Telecommuting Policy and DCD Alternative Work Schedule Policy, which allows working from home and alternative schedule options with Supervisor approval.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
  

Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

This position has been identified to be eligible for reimbursement of moving expenses up to a total of $7,500 for those candidates whose relocation meets the IRS distance test and in accordance with the Kitsap County Personnel Manual, Chapter 3, Section G.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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