We ensure that City departments are aligned and coordinated in planning and advancing equitable development for Seattle’s future. Urban planning and community development must reflect the experiences and identities of people affected by development decisions and outcomes, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants, Refugees, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+… [ Keep reading ]
The Equitable Development Initiative seeks candidates for open seats on the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is representative of the communities and people that the City aspires to serve through its Equitable Development Implementation Plan strategies and goals. Advisory Board members provide guidance and recommendations on the allocation of funding… [ Keep reading ]
Over the next few months, the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) will be hiring three team members at the Planning and Development Specialist level. These are full time salaried positions at $37 – $48 per hour. We have newly budgeted openings in our Land Use Policy, Community Planning,… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Jenny Durkan is recruiting to fill three upcoming vacancies on the Seattle Design Commission. The open positions are: A licensed architect A transportation planner A landscape architect All positions will start their two-year terms in March 2019. Established in 1968, the Seattle Design Commission advises the Mayor, Council, and… [ Keep reading ]
We are seeking a Station Area Planning Project Manager to work with our team and our partners. The Station Area Planning Project Manager will lead our work with agency partners, bringing together planners, decision makers, and communities. We lead collaborative community planning, advancing equitable development, and supporting the city’s efforts to… [ Keep reading ]
We are seeking a Long Range Planning Manager to help lead and facilitate citywide and regional initiatives for the City of Seattle, in collaboration with other departments, partner agencies and the communities we serve. The position is currently filled by a long-time employee who will be retiring later this year…. [ Keep reading ]
We are seeking a Senior Urban Designer to focus on land use, urban design and development issues in the Center City area of Seattle, as well as other Seattle neighborhoods. This person will provide advice and recommendations to the Planning Director and to elected officials about zoning decisions, development standards… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Planning Commission seeks a new commissioner to start serving January 2017. The Commission is the steward of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, our citywide vision for how Seattle grows. We debate the benefits and impacts of these important policies and advise on how best to plan for the future…. [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Edward Murray is looking for two new Seattle Design Commission (SDC) members to fill two upcoming vacancies. One position is for a person with a professional background in urban planning, urban design, or landscape architecture. The second position is the at-large, or lay, position. This position has been held… [ Keep reading ]
