The City will be filling one open position at either the Assistant Planner or Associate Planner level depending on qualifications. The Assistant Planner classification is distinguished from the Associate Planner classification by the assignment of more entry level duties and responsibilities; the Associate Planner position has a full range of journey-level duties and responsibilities. Full job descriptions can be found here.

ASSISTANT PLANNER

$35.86-40.72 base pay

$35.86-45.61 total pay range (with maximum potential longevity pay)

Requires high school graduation (or GED) with minimum of two years post-secondary education in planning, engineering, or related field. Relevant education and professional experience, preferably at local governmental level, may be considered as equivalent if it provides desired skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Requires well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to establish effective, ongoing relationships with public officials, applicants, members of the public, and fellow staff. A positive attitude and a strong desire to assist the public are essential.

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

$39.95-48.33 base pay

$39.95-54.13 total pay range (with maximum potential longevity)

Requires high school graduation (or GED) and any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, geography, or a related field.

Minimum two years of experience as an assistant planner or entry-level planner or equivalent.

Requires well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to establish effective, ongoing relationships with public officials, applicants, members of the public, and fellow staff. A positive attitude and a strong desire to assist the public are essential.

BENEFITS

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
• Teamsters pension *
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund *
• Time loss/short-term disability insurance
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years
• Overtime pay or compensatory time
• Premium pay or compensatory time
• Jury duty pay at regular rate during service
• Call-back pay

* Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar.

The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.