{"id":56098,"date":"2025-07-16T15:07:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T22:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=56098"},"modified":"2025-07-16T15:07:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T22:07:51","slug":"job-senior-planner-parks-whatcom-county-dept-of-parks-recreation-bellingham-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-senior-planner-parks-whatcom-county-dept-of-parks-recreation-bellingham-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Senior Planner &#8211; Parks, Whatcom County Dept. of Parks &amp; Recreation (Bellingham, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/12474\/jobpostings\/image\/Lake%20Whatcom%20Park%20hertz-bridge-072814-2.JPG\" alt=\"Whatcom County Parks and Recreation department is seeking an experienced professional to fill a vacant Senior Planner position.\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Senior Planner &#8211; Parks<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">$38.80 &#8211; $55.81 Hourly<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Parks Headquarters &#8211; 3373 Mount Baker Highway Bellingham, WA 98226<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number: <\/strong>S310 0525<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department: <\/strong>Parks &amp; Recreation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">05\/16\/2025<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date: <\/strong>Continuous<\/div>\n<div><strong>Category:<\/strong> Planning and Development \/ Parks and Recreation \/ Land Use \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental \/ Geographic Information Systems<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/whatcomcounty\/jobs\/4944778\/senior-planner-parks\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Primary duties include:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop, plan, and oversee implementation of\u00a0major capital improvement\u00a0programs<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate update, renewal, and implementation of Whatcom County&#8217;s Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan<\/li>\n<li>Manage recreational and natural resource planning for current and future parks, natural areas, trails, and recreational facilities<\/li>\n<li>Prepares master plans and resource management plans for park development<\/li>\n<li>Represent the Department in the community and manage robust and inclusive planning-related community input processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key traits of an ideal candidate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An accomplished park planner committed to excellence in design that is reflective of community needs<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional personal character and solid interpersonal relations skills<\/li>\n<li>Well organized written and oral communicator<\/li>\n<li>Ability to foster collaboration and work effectively with coworkers, community stakeholders, and the public<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br \/>This is a leadership position within the Department as we guide future development and expansion of our existing system of nearly 74 properties across 16,200 acres of developed and undeveloped parkland, open space, reserves, miles of shoreline and over 79 miles of trails.\n<p><strong>Supervisor:<\/strong>\u00a0Park Design and Development Manager<\/p>\n<strong>Hours of Work:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday &#8211; Friday 8AM &#8211; 5PM\u00a0\u00a0\n<p><strong>For more information, please review the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/documents.whatcomcounty.us\/WebLink\/DocView.aspx?id=5332656&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=WC&amp;searchid=715401ee-ef2f-4241-90b5-9b1cfc0835a6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/documents.whatcomcounty.us\/WebLink\/DocView.aspx?id=5332656&amp;dbid=0&amp;repo=WC&amp;searchid=715401ee-ef2f-4241-90b5-9b1cfc0835a6\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Job Description<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/1787\/Parks-Recreation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/1787\/Parks-Recreation\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Parks &amp; Recreation Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Salary Range:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/62212\/2023---2025-Salary-Matrix-MCBA-?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/62212\/2023---2025-Salary-Matrix-MCBA-?bidId=\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">MCBA Range 210.0<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>$38.80 &#8211; $55.81\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><em>Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives\u00a0<\/em><em>annual\u00a0pay increases<\/em><em>\u00a0to the next step in the associated\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/62212\/2023---2025-Salary-Matrix-MCBA-?bidId=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/DocumentCenter\/View\/62212\/2023---2025-Salary-Matrix-MCBA-?bidId=\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\"><em>salary range<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0(apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance,\u00a0<\/em><em>in addition<\/em><em>\u00a0to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).<\/em><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires a bachelor degree in engineering (e.g., civil, transportation, structural), planning (urban, regional, transportation), landscape architecture or closely related field, AND five years of increasingly responsible experience designing and implementing regional and multi-modal path facilities including demonstrated experience with property acquisition, final design and engineering, community and partner engagement, and Federal grant procurement and management.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced level of computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, ESRI suite of GIS software including ArcMAP ArcGIS Pro, Arc GIS Online, database management, and project management\/construction management applications required.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to read and interpret design drawings, specification, maps, and other technical documents and\/or reports required.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability using tools to prepare basic maps and visuals to communicate project information (GIS, Bluebeam, Adobe tools, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D) required.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of regional trail standards, specifications and regulatory requirements (AASHTO, FHWA, WSDOT, MUTCD, e.g.) required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.<\/div>\n<div><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/12474\/jobpostings\/image\/logo.jpg\" alt=\"Senior Planner - Parks description image\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"QU\" \/><\/div>\n<div><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/12474\/jobpostings\/image\/ILoveWhatcomLogo_color.jpg\" alt=\"Senior Planner - Parks description image\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"QU\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future.<br \/>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellingham.org\/sightsee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.bellingham.org\/sightsee\" aria-label=\"Whatcom County, WA - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Whatcom County, WA<\/a>\u00a0is truly special and a great place to call\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elocallink.tv\/m\/v\/player.php?pid=w6awy7y3&amp;fp=wabel17_wel_rev9_iwd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.elocallink.tv\/m\/v\/player.php?pid=w6awy7y3&amp;fp=wabel17_wel_rev9_iwd\" aria-label=\"home - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">home<\/a>!<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Whatcom County offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/176\/Teamster-Master-Local-231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/176\/Teamster-Master-Local-231\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\">excellent benefits<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0<strong>no cost\u00a0<\/strong>to employees, including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees\u00a0<strong>AND\u00a0<\/strong>their family\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13\u00a0paid holidays per year<\/li>\n<li>Eligibility\u00a0for a lifetime pension through the Washington State\u00a0Public Employees&#8217; Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County<\/li>\n<li>$50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees<\/li>\n<li>Option\u00a0to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan<\/li>\n<li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and\/or dependent care expenses<\/li>\n<li>Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wa-whatcomcounty.civicplus.com\/2801\/Employee-Assistance-Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/wa-whatcomcounty.civicplus.com\/2801\/Employee-Assistance-Program\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Employee Assistance Program\u00a0<\/a>(EAP)<\/li>\n<li>Additional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/176\/Teamster-Master-Local-231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/176\/Teamster-Master-Local-231\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">benefit information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container job-details-agency-info\">\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-name\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Employer<\/dt>\n<dd>Whatcom County<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-address\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Address<\/dt>\n<dd><address>311 Grand Ave, Suite 107<br \/><br \/>Bellingham, Washington, 98225<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-phone\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Phone<\/dt>\n<dd>(360) 778-5300<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Website<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/1675\/Current-Job-Openings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-trigger=\"hover focus\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-container=\"body\" data-selector=\"true\" data-content=\"Link will be opened in a new tab.\">https:\/\/www.whatcomcounty.us\/1675\/Current-Job-Openings<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[4,6730,511,32,6973,38,6826,33,611,682,6781,7,6658,254],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56098"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56098"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56098\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56099,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56098\/revisions\/56099"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}