Senior Code and Policy Planner

Posting number: 26-00142

Department: Development Services

Division: DS Code+Policy

Job classification: Senior Planner (X)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Code Enforcement, Planning and Development

Summary

Bellevue is building the city of the future. Our welcoming, multicultural, innovation-focused community attracts technology pioneers, outdoor enthusiasts, and family-focused professionals from around the world. At Bellevue, you will be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest, and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability, and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You will work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future-focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It is what makes Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

 We are looking for a Senior Planner to advance Council priorities, specifically related to land use code amendments to update our Shoreline Master Program, and manage other Land Use Planning Initiatives. This position is expected to partner and coordinate throughout policy planning and code development, as well as work closely with staff within and outside of the Development Services Department.

Bellevue’s Development Services Department is part of is a multi-department Development Services line of business that offers one-stop shopping for general information and the permits needed for development activity in Bellevue and the surrounding service areas.  We are code compliance officers, engineers, finance analysts, inspectors, planners, plans examiners, permit technicians, and support staff from the Development Services, Fire, Transportation, and Utilities departments. This position is a member of the Code and Policy team that works together with staff from other city departments in the development of city codes and regulations that unlock and guide future land uses that advance the City’s vision. Currently, the Code and Policy team is busy with several major projects such as the BelRed code changes, Downtown Livability 2.0 code changes, implementing amendments related to the City's Affordable Housing Strategy, amending the code to align with legislative changes, as well as multiple other code development efforts.  

Examples of duties

• Conduct complex technical analysis that may be used for many planning purposes, including critical areas and shoreline amendments, and associated processes.
• Maintain familiarity with federal, state, regional planning policies and regulations; analyzing and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
• Maintaining appropriate records; collecting and assembling data on assisted developments.
• Providing information to residents and community groups.
• Work constructively in teams that span multiple departments and, at times, agencies, using communication and shared leadership skills to successfully collaborate and achieve multipleobjectives.
• Communicate effectively with peers, City Council, Planning Commission, and other stakeholders on planning issues in a manner that develops and maintains positive relationshipsandadvancestheunderstandingoftheissuesathand.
• RepresenttheCityonvariouscommittees,atneighborhoodorganizationsand community meetings, and atpublic hearings.
• Be responsible for projectoutcomes.
• Draft, process, and manage planning initiatives and amendments to the Land Use Code and other development regulations.
• Gather, interpret, and prepare studies, analysis reports, and recommendations as part of the planning initiative and code amendment project or other needs.
• Respond to changing Council priorities and economic development needs. 
• Coordinate and collaborate with, and train other planners, reviewers, Code Compliance, and other affected City staff in the development of such initiatives and amendments. 
• Coordinate and lead interdepartmental teams as necessary to achieve intended work program outcomes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• This position will work under the general supervision of the Code and Policy Planning Manager. 
• No formal supervisory responsibilities but may act as lead to other staff.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public policy, public administration, law, urban planning, or related field. 
• Five or more years o