JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Stevenson is hiring a City Planner to guide the City's land use, development, and long-range community growth. This professional planning role is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and other state-mandated land use regulations, while also leading strategic initiatives on housing, economic development, and sustainability.

We're looking for a candidate who can balance technical expertise with strong communication and community engagement skills, ensuring that the City's planning processes are clear, inclusive, and forward-thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process land use applications including subdivisions, variances, conditional use permits, annexations, and rezonings.
• Administer land use regulations under the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, Critical Areas Ordinance, shoreline program, SEPA, and GMA.
• Prepare public notices, staff reports, and recommendations for the Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner, and City Council.
• Lead or assist with long-range planning initiatives such as affordable housing, ADUs, economic development, and hazard mitigation.
• Coordinate review processes with City departments, county, state, federal, and tribal partners.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Planning Commission and other advisory bodies.
• Support grant opportunities, records management, and GIS/permit tracking systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, environmental studies, or related field.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible planning experience (municipal/public sector preferred).
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Experience with Washington State planning frameworks (GMA, SEPA, SMA).
• Experience with housing policy, climate resiliency, or economic development planning.

How to Apply

Application packages, including full job description, are available on the City of Stevenson website (www.ci.stevenson.wa.us) or may be collected in person from Stevenson City Hall, 7121 E Loop Rd or PO Box 371, Stevenson, WA 98648.

Please direct any questions to Wesley Wootten, City Administrator, wesley@ci.stevenson.wa.us, (509) 427-5970.

Completed applications are due Wednesday, October 15th to HR@ci.stevenson.wa.us or in person at City Hall to be considered in the first review of applicants. The City of Stevenson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BENEFITS

Stevenson offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes: 100% City paid medical, dental and vision for the employee, their spouse or partner, and dependents until age 23; retirement plan, paid holidays, personal, and sick days.