Planner I

About the role

Pay Range: $30.12 - $38.20 per hour (CTP Pay Plan, B25 Step 1-13) Hiring Range: $30.12 - $31.97 per hour (CTP Pay Plan, B25 Step 1-4 DOQ) Job Closing Date: July 23, 2026 with weekly reviews starting July 2, 2026 (Note: If candidate is found, Job will be closed before the July 23, 2026 closing date.) There is one Planner I opening with the Yakima County Public Services Planning Division. This position is one of a four level planner classification series. The Planner I class is distinguished from the Planner II class by the complexity and size of developmental projects reviewed. The Planner I class is distinguished from the Planner II class by the lesser level of decision making, level of supervision needed and absence of staff supervisory duties required by the Planner II position. 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:
• Required:
• US Driver's License at time of appointment; and,
• successful completion of general employment verification.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's Degree 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: telephone, computer, calculator, audiovisual equipment, copy machine, fax machine, typ

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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 I-J23-U30-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

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