Planning Services Coordinator 2 - (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

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Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position. Employee Type: Regular Department: Planning Salary: $40,072.50 - $55,828.50 Annually / $3,339.38 - $4,652.38 Monthly / $20.55 - $28.63 Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Overtime Eligibile: Yes Job Posting Date Range: 06/08/2026 - Until Filled Job Summary: WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the 1553 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) submitting applications between 6/8/26 and 6/15/26. First consideration will be given to applicants working in Building and Planning in a position covered by the 1553 CBA; second consideration given to County-wide applicants in a position covered by the 1553 CBA; third consideration given to all other applicants, including the public. This position performs primarily office work relating to assisting the public in accessing information related to land use and zoning technical assistance, regional planning information, planning commission communications, and other programs the Department of Planning directs and enforces. The incumbent is responsible for performing office work relating to assisting others in obtaining needed departmental or related resources, using problem-solving and decision-making techniques, and for providing supportive assistance. Work involves assistance in making application for and issuing permits, for records management, coordination of communications between staff or commissions and the public, for land use projects, planning commission and steering committee meetings and hearings, as well as related clerical tasks under the direction of supervisory staff. Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Answers phones; direct calls; verify parcels, addresses (city, valley and/or county), inspectors, permits, etc. Assists public by pulling and researching files, processing and maintaining public records requests, making copies, explaining procedures, providing or obtaining notary services, directing people to other departments. Attends staff meetings. Coordinates phone coverage schedule, assists staff and provides backup as needed. Coordinates posting materials on bulletin boards, websites, offices, etc. Acts as department's representative at various committees. Keeps public areas clean; maintains keys to vehicles and conference rooms; stocks copiers; organizes materials for distribution; sets up electronic folders; and updates routing slips and directories. Arranges meetings, purchases meeting supplies, reserves meeting locations, and handles room set up. Performs duties for technical/professional and supervisory staff, including making binders, copies, databases, labels, word processing projects, bulk mailings, schedules appointments, conference rooms, types letters, acts as general support for land use regional planning, and/or permit projects, updates code books, etc. Prepares permitting packets. Processes, prepares and mails unsatisfactory conditions letters, certificates of occupancy, void letters, and SEPA correspondence. Processes outgoing/incoming mail; receiver for packages; records documents with the County Auditor. Setups, organizes and maintains files. Takes inspection requests in person, over the phone, from voice mail, and/or department website, completes tickets, and enters into database program. Updates various logs and yearly calendars. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Position assignments may perform all of the above examples of duties and also one (1) of the following specialized activities/functions: Permitting Functions: Balances/reconciles assigned cash boxes. Processes and takes in payments for all permits into permit tracking software. May assist with processing permit applications via fax, mail, or electronic, verifies customers have properly executed all documents, forms, and submittals necessary to obtain a building permit, releases permits ready for issuance , and permits from other departments as appropriate. Answers basic code and/or fee questions. Commission Functions: Arranges for meetings, prepares/finalizes/distributes meeting agenda and materials, polls for quorum. Attends all meetings; acts as the Clerk for the Planning Commission and Steering Committee meetings; assists parliamentarian and chair; records meetings and takes accurate notes; procures, numbers and files exhibits submitted; and prepares, distributes and files minutes once approved. Provides commission support by ensuring legal advertising and other notices are sent to the media, almanac, etc.; creates and maintains distribution lists, calendar of meetings, legal advertising deadlines, roster of member contacts and term expiration; coordinates the renewal of annual parking permits, prepares and processes quarterly mileage/meal reimbursements and industrial insurance reports. Land Use Functions