Planner II

About the role

Pay Range: $32.25 - $40.91 per hour (CTP Pay Plan C41 Step 1-13) Hiring Range: $32.25 - $34.23 per hour (CTP Pay Plan C41 Step 1-4 DOQ) Job Closing Date: June 10, 2026 with weekly reviews starting May 18, 2026 (Note: If candidate is found, Job will be closed before the June 10, 2026 closing date.) There is one Planner II opening with Yakima County Public Services Planning Division. This position provides experienced professional planning expertise and recommendations on routine to moderately complex development projects and other assignments; provides technical assistance to the public and acts as a resource for Section or Division within area(s) of expertise; participates in plan and regulatory updates; special studies, public outreach and education efforts for one of three divisions: natural resource planning and environmental protection, land use and development, and/or long range growth management planning. Benefits included in position: -Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) -Retirement Benefits -Paid Vacation -Paid Holidays -Paid Sick Leave Note: This position is a Yakima County Public Services Department Clerical, Technical & Professional Employees Group Bargaining Unit Position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities

• Essential Duties:
• Drafts and assists in preparing Department goals, policies, planning, programming and/or regulatory options and updates, and other project assignments for review by Section/Division management or others.
• Performs other duties as required including site inspections and may participate in public hearings.
• Education & Experience:
• A Masters' Degree may substitute for one year of experience *
• Required:
• US Driver's License at time of appointment; and,
• General Employment Verification
• Preferred:
• bilingual in Spanish;
• experience with Washington State land use and environmental protection law;
• specialized training in environmental or natural resource issues, projects (SEPA, GMA, Critical Areas, Shorelines); and,
• additional degrees, professional certifications, recognitions, awards and licenses that demonstrate acquisition and application of the required knowledge, and abilities to be successful in this position are preferred
• Equipment Used: GIS workstation, PC and laptop, GPS unit, calculator, phone and other office equipment, and motor vehicle.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office and/or field environment and may require exposure to angry customers and citizen groups. Requires frequent

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Additional Information

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Job Hubs career section to apply for this position. The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability Position Data: Planner II-J23-U30-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

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