Senior Planner (Teamster Grade 7

Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the City of Snoqualmie is a vibrant and growing community known for its exceptional quality of life, strong sense of community, and stunning natural surroundings. The City is perhaps best known for the iconic Snoqualmie Falls, which attracts visitors from around the world and serves as a centerpiece of the region’s natural beauty.

Snoqualmie blends small-town charm with forward-thinking development, offering a balance of residential neighborhoods, thriving local businesses, and outdoor recreation opportunities. With continued growth and development, the City is committed to thoughtful planning, economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and maintaining the character that makes Snoqualmie unique. City leadership is dedicated to providing high-quality public services, fostering community engagement, and building strong partnerships across the region.

The City of Snoqualmie strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

This is a union position under the general supervision of the Community Development Director. The incumbent performs a wide range of advanced professional land use and environmental planning duties. Responsibilities include supporting major long-range planning initiatives and policy development efforts such as preparation and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, development regulations, subarea plans, and strategic planning initiatives, while ensuring compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and Shoreline Management Act (SMA).

The position also involves oversight and coordination of development review activities and land use and environmental permitting for complex current planning projects. Work requires the application of well-developed analytical, research, and writing skills in areas including site planning, subdivision design, urban design, environmental planning, and related land use disciplines. Assignments frequently involve complex and sensitive issues requiring negotiation, independent judgment, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

The Senior Planner works closely with citizens, applicants, elected officials, representatives from other agencies and jurisdictions, community organizations, and developers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required due to frequent preparation of technical reports and presentations before the Planning Commission, City Council, and the public. Work is performed under established deadlines and often requires attendance at public meetings and hearings, many of which occur during evening hours.

• Reviews and processes complex development proposals requiring City approval, including variances, conditional use permits, design review applications, subdivisions, SEPA determinations, Shoreline Substantial Development permits, annexations, and other discretionary land use approvals.
• Leads and coordinates assigned land use applications through technical review, public hearing, decision, and implementation stages.
• Reviews land use applications, development proposals, and site plans for compliance with City codes, development regulations, adopted policies, and applicable state laws.
• Performs planning review of building permits to ensure consistency with zoning regulations, development standards, and previously approved discretionary permit conditions.
• Participates in negotiation of mitigation measures, permit conditions, and development agreements for project proposals involving discretionary review.
• Coordinates…