DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR - City of Edmonds, Washington
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City of Edmonds, Washington
Invites your interest in the position of
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
#2021-028
2021 SALARY RANGE:
$125,008 - $167,524
annually, DOQ, plus excellent benefits package
First Review of Applications:
Thursday, June 10, 2021 @ 4:30 pm
(Position is Open until Filled)
www.edmondswa.gov
Mike Nelson
MAYOR
121 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds, WA 98020
www.edmondswa.gov
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THE CITY OF EDMONDS
Known for its scenic views, picturesque wa-
terfront, and charming historic family-friendly
downtown that offers a wide range of bou-
tique restaurants, shopping and art galleries,
Edmonds is one of the best places to live in
Washington. Residents of Edmonds enjoy a
multitude of outdoor activities including,
whale watching, fishing, festivals, art walks,
and many others. The City has two miles of
shoreline, 48 well-maintained parks, and an
abundance of open space that provide resi-
dents and visitors with many recreational
options. The active arts and cultural commu-
nity contribute to the strong sense of civic
pride widely shared in Edmonds. There are
numerous well-kept residential neighbor-
hoods, a viable economic base, and an ac- CITY GOVERNMENT
tive, involved citizenry.
Edmonds operates under a mayor-council
Located on the Puget Sound in southwest government, with an elected mayor and a
Snohomish County, approximately 15 miles seven-member city council. The mayor is
north of Seattle, the City of Edmonds is a elected to a four-year term and is a nonparti-
vibrant city. Edmonds is only minutes away san position. Former councilmember Mike
from downtown Seattle via commuter rail, Nelson was elected as mayor in 2019. The
offering residents easy access to Mariners, city council’s seven members are elected at-
Seahawks, Kraken, and Storm games. Ed- large to four-year terms and serve as the
monds offers the perfect combination of sub- legislative body that establishes city policy.
urban comforts with urban excitement. Mayor Nelson serves as both the Chief Ex-
ecutive Officer (CEO) and the Chief Opera-
The Edmonds-Kingston Ferry connects tions Officer (COO) and manages the City’s
south Snohomish County and North King $130 million budget, day-to-day business
County with the northern Kitsap Peninsula and supervises the City’s daily operations.
and points west on the Olympic Peninsula The City of Edmonds provides a full range of
via the Hood Canal Bridge. This ferry route services, including: contracted fire services,
carries the highest number of vehicles and police services, a municipal court, a commu-
the second-highest number of passengers nity pool, a regional performing arts facility,
for all state ferry routes making Edmonds a public works and utilities, a regional
key transportation hub for the region. wastewater treatment facility, and a parks
The median household income in Edmonds and recreation department. The six depart-
is $89,229. The median owner-occupied ment directors report directly to the Mayor
housing value is $536,900. 17.9% of the and oversee approximately 240 full-time-
population is under 18 years old and 21.8% equivalent employees.
of the popu-
lation is
over the age
of 65.
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THE DEPARTMENT community's environment and quality of life
by:
The City of Edmonds Development Services
Department prides itself on providing excel- • Providing accurate, consistent, and timely
lent customer service while assisting the permit processing
public through the development process. Be- • Improving and extending public infrastruc-
ing a member of MyBuildingPermit.com af- ture
fords the city many opportunities to collabo- • Promoting building safety and managed
rate with other member jurisdictions on a re- land use
gional level, improving processes and con- • Implementing adopted City codes, poli-
sistencies along the way to providing even cies, plans, and standards
greater customer service. • Protecting the public's health and safety
• Providing excellent customer service
The Development Services Department in-
cludes staff from building, engineering, and
planning disciplines. The Development Ser-
vices Department has a 2021 budget of
$4,715,377 and has 19.2 employees. There
are 3.2 employees in the Admin Division, 8
in Planning and 8 in Building.
THE POSITION
The Director of Development Services is a
key member of the City’s leadership team
and reports directly to the Mayor. This posi-
tion manages the Development Services De-
partment which is responsible for land use
information and approvals, building permit
review and assistance; long-range city and
regional planning; building inspection; coordi-
nation of development review processes, de-
velopment standards, and enforcement of the
community development code.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for a strong leader in plan-
ning and community development who can
bring a broad base of knowledge and experi-
ence to the team. We are looking for a can-
didate that will bring a strong ability to&man-
Fountain—5th Main
MISSION STATEMENT age staff and bring out the best in them.
The Development Services Department's Candidates should be able to assess the
mission is to preserve and enhance our work and priorities of the department through
an equity lens and apply that to decision
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making. The individual must be able to lihoods; can create compelling strategies
think “big-picture” and long-term, while tak- and plans; works with elected officials,
ing strategic action in the shorter term to advisory boards, City department heads,
reach city goals. The ideal candidate would and other agencies and jurisdictions to
have a good understanding of sustainable develop long-range strategic approaches,
development, climate action, walkability, and goals, and plans for growth management,
thoughtful urban design. We also want a environmental protection, neighborhood
candidate who will help team members re- preservation and revitalization, and citizen
connect as our community recovers from the involvement in planning processes
pandemic.
Other critical skills and experience include:
• Oversight of development code updates
• Ability to communicate and make clear,
persuasive presentations in public
• Working across departments
• Strong community engagement
• Understanding and practice of equity prin-
ciples.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
• Providing leadership to the department,
These competencies are critical to success- support to the Mayor, credibility with the
fully performing the essential functions of City Council, and good communication
this job with the public
• Overseeing completion of new Climate
• Negotiating - Can negotiate skillfully in Action Plan and start of implementing ac-
tough situations with both internal and tions
external groups; can settle differences • Providing oversight to staff in the building,
with minimum noise; can win conces- planning, and code enforcement divi-
sions without damaging relationships; sions, in a manner that promotes sustain-
can be both direct and forceful as well as able development, good customer ser-
diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other vice, code compliance, and teamwork
parties to the negotiations; has a good • Making significant progress on a major
sense of timing development code update, based on
sound planning principles
• Vision/Purpose (Managing) - Com- • Managing process for review and deci-
municates a compelling and inspired vi- sions on a city commission’s housing poli-
sion or sense of core purpose; talks cy recommendations
about possibilities; is optimistic; creates • Guiding and supporting staff to return
mileposts and symbols to rally support more fully to the workplace, as appropri-
behind the vision; makes the vision ate in a post-pandemic environment
shareable by everyone; can inspire and • Preparing for required comprehensive
motivate entire units or organizations plan and regulatory update in 2024 under
the Growth Management Act
• Strategic Agility/Planning - Sees • Coordinating with other departments to
ahead clearly; can anticipate future con- update plans, develop code updates, and
sequences and trends accurately; has conduct other activities
knowledge and perspective; is future fo- • Overseeing the department’s budget and
cused; can accurately paint credible pic- coordinating on issues regarding the Cap-
tures and visions of possibilities and like- ital Improvement Plan/Facilities Program.
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, engineering, planning or related field.
Master’s Degree preferred.
• Seven years experience in development or community development services and plan-
ning or related field with four years of increasingly responsible management experi-
ence including the administration of City planning or building functions with four years
in a supervisory role with budgetary and management responsibility for a department
or major division within a department. AIC or PE preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary Range (2021): $125,008 - $167,524
annually, DOQ, plus excellent benefits package including:
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental and vision (employee pays 10% of premium cost)
• Municipal Employees’ Benefit Trust (MEBT) in lieu of Social Security.
• State Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
• Employer-paid life insurance up to $100,000.
• Three optional employee-paid, pre-tax 457 Deferred Compensation Choices.
• Optional employee-paid pre-tax FSA’s for day-care, transit and medical expenses.
• Eight hours per month of sick leave, 22 annual vacation days, 11 annual paid holidays.
• Free employee parking.
• 24 hours of annual management leave.
First Review of Applications:
Thursday, June 10, 2021 @ 4:30 pm
(Position is Open until Filled)
All applications must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/
edmondswa
An application, resume, and a cover letter are required to be considered.
The City of Edmonds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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