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Assistant Planner - City of Issaquah, WA

Assistant Planner

City of Issaquah
Professional Area: 
Urban Design
Contact person: 
Stephanie Johnson

Phone: 
425-837-3043
Fax: 
425-837-3046
Email: 
stephaniej@issaquahwa.gov
Location: 
IssaquahWA
Assistant Planner
Salary: $5281 - $6737 per month
Perform a range of professional level urban design and urban planning work including knowledge and experience with pedestrian and bike friendly urban core centers that promote livable, sustainable, and balanced mixed use neighborhoods.
This position willl focus on entry level responsibilities and tasks such as administrative land use, construction, sign, and other permit reviews, customer service, development standards research, and support to upper level planners. As such, work involves activities in support of land use and construction project review.
Licenses and Other Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field such as geography, economics, political science, or environmental studies. 
  • Progressively responsible experience with a planning process related to urban design and planning is desired. 
  • Valid WA State Driver's License with a driving record free from frequent or serious violations. 
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred. 
  • Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered. 
  • Must pass a criminal background screen.
Application Instructions: 
Submit an online application by visiting www.govjobstoday.com.
Closes August 23, 2015.