Planning Technician

The salary for this position is: $4,669.00 - $6,210.00 monthly.

Thurston County Community Planning and Economic Development is seeking a Planning Technician to provide applicants support for a range of professional level planning activities and delivers front-line customer services. Under the guidance of a Senior Planner and in collaboration with other CPED leadership, the Planning Technicianprovides technical support for a range of professional level planning activities and delivers front-line customer services.

The Planning Technician assists applicants with land use permit reviews and approvals, applying strong communication skills and a flexible, solutions-oriented approach. Success in this role requires adaptability, versatility, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse customers and stakeholders.

The work of a Planning Technician in Development Services has a direct impact on the everyday lives of our residents. We want a candidate who will bring their strong analytical skills, sound judgement and excellent customer services skills to serve the citizens of Thurston County. Community Planning and Economic Development values process improvements and ideas to better serve our citizens, and we are looking for new team members who have a desire to make improvements.

The team members of Community Planning & Economic Development make it a wonderful place to work and effect change. CPED is a department of highly motivated professionals working for the people of Thurston County and planning for its future. CPED works to conserve natural resources, plan for resilient communities, ensure buildings are safe and energy-efficient and plan for future growth.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit
  Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave:Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid
  holidays .
• Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA
  ):Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known…