Agriculture and Conservation Planner (Planner 3)

Pierce County, WA - Tacoma, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Tacoma, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This is a hybrid in-office/telework position. As a seasoned planner with experience in developing and implementing agricultural tourism regulations and food policy, you will have the opportunity to lead a diverse team across a variety of professional planning projects. You'll have a direct hand in helping farmers be successful and stay on their farms. You will work with the county's Agriculture Advisory Commission and with other regulatory bodies to move forward policy that protects farmland and working farms. Your work will directly shape how Pierce County communities grow by developing foundational guiding policy documents that guide County programs and plans over time.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical expertise, and training to staff.
• Serve as subject matter expert for assigned planning projects and programs.
• Review and monitor various programs, projects and applications to ensure compliance with various codes, plans, contracts, agency policies and procedures, and rules and regulations.
• Participate in and lead the preparation and presentation of reports and information and present to County Officials, departments, external entities, and the public regarding a wide range of planning functions and other related areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
• Three years of related planning work or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Two or more years' experience in local, county/city, or state planning.
• Positions in specific program areas may require program-related experience, education, and/or training.

Benefits

• Vacation (Annual Leave) with accrual increasing with years of service.
• Paid military leave for members of the armed forces.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Two additional paid personal holidays.
• Sick leave accrual.
• Medical, dental, and basic life insurance coverage.
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation options.
• Participation in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Coverage under federal Social Security and Medicare systems.