Planner; Assistant​/Associate​/Senior Level

Job Summary

Shape the Future of Sequim. Build Your Planning Career.

Whether you are beginning your planning career or ready to take the next step in professional responsibility, the City of Sequim offers the opportunity to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact in both the community and in your profession.

The City of Sequim is seeking motivated candidates to join its Department of Community and Economic Development. We currently have one opening, which may be filled at the Assistant Planner, Associate Planner, or Senior Planner level depending on the successful candidate's education, experience, demonstrated qualifications, and ability to perform at the assigned classification level.

We are looking for planners who are collaborative, curious, accountable, and committed to public service. Whether you are an early-career planner eager to learn, a professional ready to manage planning assignments independently, or an experienced planner prepared to provide technical guidance and leadership, you will join a supportive team that values integrity, sound judgment, continuous improvement, and service to the community.

Located on Washington's beautiful Olympic Peninsula, Sequim offers an exceptional quality of life, a welcoming community, and outstanding access to outdoor recreation. If you are looking for more than your next planning position and want to build a rewarding career while helping shape a community's future, we encourage you to apply.

Please note:

in order to be considered, all candidates must submit a cover letter and one or more writing samples along with the online application form. Writing samples should illustrate the applicant's technical expertise, writing skills, and ability to convey complex ideas to varied audiences.

Salary Ranges:

Assistant Planner: $34.69 to $41.37 per hour

Associate Planner: $39.05 to $46.56 per hour

Senior Planner: $42.67 to $50.88 per hour

Per the collective bargaining agreement, new hires will start in the lower end of the range for their respective position. This position is eligible for longevity pay, which entitles the employee to a 2% pay increase for every five years employed at the City, to a maximum of 8% after 20+ years. Taking these numbers into account, the salary for this position could ultimately range from $34.69-$54.95 per hour, with the upper pay appropriate for an employee with 20+ years of longevity.

Assistant Planner

This position assumes minimal guidance, as assigned, for ordinance development and future planning projects related to the Growth Management Act and other State and federal mandates, development regulations, environmental protection, and land use permitting.