Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the “Hiring Process” section below to learn more.

This position is for one of four Planning Manager positions in the land use division of Development Services leading a team of planners that reviews and processes a wide range of development applications with specific emphasis on compliance with the Land Use Code. This position collaborates with members of the management team representing multiple departments to align goals, objective, and work plans for the delivery of timely and high-quality services.
 
Duties of the Planning Manager include, but are not limited to, management oversight of development review mainly focused on single family Building Permits and quick turnaround applications and interpretation of complex code provisions, code and policy development, coaching and mentorship, and provision of excellent customer service. Multifaceted zoning and site design expertise, project management skills, and strong analytical skills are required.

At The City of Bellevue you’ll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. You’ll 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’s what makes The City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
 
Workload / Workplan Management: 

• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans regarding the division workplan with a focus on urban design.
• Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.
• Coordinates division activities with other departments and agencies as needed  Prepares bi-annual budget requests.
• Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within timeline/budget.
• Performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests.
• Assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time  Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Analyzes and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

• Manages and supervises land use activities to achieve goals within available resources.
• Hires, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs.
• Assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Provides professional planning and land use advice to staff.
• Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for accuracy and conformance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Develops guidelines and standards for staff performance.
• Mentors staff and works with them to develop skills.
• Prepares and conducts formal performance evaluations.

• Communicates and interacts with executives and administrators of other organizations at the request and on behalf of the Director.
• Oversees and establishes methodologies for data collection, analysis, and complex studies related to land use, transportation, community development, environmental impacts.
• Oversees and coordinates investigation, analysis and preparation of documents for public policy issues, planning and community development as it relates to land use and SEPA.
• Develops and designs standards, and implementation strategy.

• Makes private and public presentations to staff, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public and participates in regional forums.
• Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.
• Oversees the design, writing and production of public information hand-out materials.
• Acts as contact for new development inquiries.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental studies, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of seven years’ progressively responsible related experience in administering, monitoring, and/or developing land use codes or development review policies and procedures, comprehensive plans, and regulations with a thorough knowledge of planning principles, practices, and techniques as they relate to all functional areas of land use, environmental impacts, or other related areas; including three years of project management and development review experience.
• Ten years’ professional related experience in any of the following: land use planning, the development process, environmental planning, or urban design, managing and supervising the activities of professional planners.
• Or any demonstrated combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Flexible/Hybrid Working:
Remote work for this position is subject to department’s operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.  

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications. 

At the City of Bellevue, you’ll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You’ll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It’s what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
  
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing. 

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