Manager-Land Use Planning

Manager-Land Use Planning

Salary range is $93K to $185K with a midpoint of $139K. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

General Purpose : Under administrative direction from the Director, manages, leads, and supervises assigned staff, performs and manages the performance of complex regulatory approval process for all discretionary land use permitting efforts within the Sound Transit service area. Serves as the primary point of contact with multiple local, state, and federal authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) regarding land use, code interpretation and other technical issues for Sound Transit Capital & Service Delivery projects. Manages and develops the discretionary permit approval process, supports collaborative process streamlining efforts, ensures applicable project approvals and permits are in place within the Sound Transit service area.

Essential Functions : The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Minimum Qualifications : Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Sciences, Public Administration, or related field. Five years of experience interpreting and applying knowledge of municipal, state and federal laws and policies governing land use and urban planning; in project planning, environmental review, regulatory compliance, public transit / transportation; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of experience of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills : Principles and practices of leadership roles and responsibilities. Operations, services, and activities of a permit process programs. Land use and environmental laws and regulations and practices related to compliance. Environmental management and policy. Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, particularly NEPA, SEPA, Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, local critical areas regulations, and permitting requirements. Federal, state, and local transportation planning requirements. Methods and techniques of research and analysis. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Project management techniques and principles. Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration. Principles of business letter writing and report preparation. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public. Performing negotiations and effectively partnering with local jurisdictions and agencies, utilities, contractors, consultants and community groups. Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies. Applying policy analysis and technical problem solving in negotiating and identifying solutions that balance the Agency's interests and those of negotiating partners, within financial capacity, schedule limits and other applicable constraints. Preparing and administering large and complex public projects. Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques. Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and report

Physical Demands / Work Environment : Work is performed in a standard hybrid office and field environment. The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.