Planner 2 Limited Duration - Strategy

Full Job Description

• The position is Limited Duration with a maximum of 3 years. The position ends prior to the expiration of current and expected grant funding.
• This is a hybrid telework schedule with the expectation of being in the office when needed.

Requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

As a Planner 2, you will play a key part in supporting the Planner 3 to manage complex grant deliverables and contracts for state grants and local funds.

You will ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions while helping to strengthen cross-jurisdictional communication.

You will also assist with Pierce County Flood Control Zone District efforts by contributing to financial reporting, project tracking, and data visualization.

Your responsibilities include processing invoices for reimbursement, maintaining accurate financial records, and managing data through worksheets and tracking metrics to support collaborative work.

You will draft letters, track deliverables, and coordinate logistics for grant management, all within the SWM planning framework.

Your fiscal work will be reviewed and approved by the Planner 3 and Planner 4giving you the opportunity to learn and grow while making a meaningful impact on floodplain management.

Why It's a Great Department:

Planning and Public Works (PPW) is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities.

PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provide unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire.

We are responsible for the county road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works at www.piercecountywa.gov/ppw.

How to be Successful in the Role:

You bring strong collaboration and communication skills, working effectively as a team player while managing complex tasks with precision and attention to detail.

Your ability to create clear, visually compelling materials, such as graphics and PowerPoint presentations will help convey key information to diverse audiences.

You leverage data visualization tools, including GIS, to transform data into actionable insights and apply advanced computer skills to streamline processes and maintain accuracy.

These competencies, combined with adaptability and problem-solving, ensure successful outcomes and foster a positive, productive team environment.

Your Future in this Role:

You will have direct engagement in the local and regional project implementation of the Pierce County Flood Control Zone District, the Puyallup Watershed Floodplains for the Future program, and Surface Water Management capital projects.

Both the District and the FFTF are cross-sector and inter-organizational partnerships hosted and supported by Pierce County to recover floodplain functions and to protect the health and safety of communities around them.

Pierce County supports your professional growth through robust online learning, and other continuous training opportunities throughout your career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Perform research, prepare special studies, write reports, collect and analyze various statistical and/or technical data.
• Provide assistance, prepare reports and may present information to County Officials, departments, external entities, and the general public regarding a wide range of planning functions and other related areas.
• May develop, and prepare planning documents including drafting code amendments, regulations, and policies and procedures.
• May work with others across departments and organizations on the development of various plans.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees and the general public.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field
• Two years of related planning work
• Please attach a current resume and cover letter that includes an example of data visualization product (ex: website, dashboard, etc.) with your application. Failure to attach these will result in an incomplete application

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in local, county, or state planning is desired
• Experience with surface water organizations
• Experience in floodplain reconnection and/or restoration
• Experience using digital technology to create interactive data visualization

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?