King County Local Services

About the Company

Are you an experienced land use planner ready to take the next step in your career? Come work with us! The Department of Local Services is hiring a Senior Long Range Land Use Planner (Project/Program Manager III). We’re looking for a motivated and skilled professional to support long-range land use policy, code updates, and subarea planning projects that will shape the future of unincorporated King County.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of land use policies and zoning codes that reflect community values and respond to both regional and countywide needs. Your work will support planning efforts that connect land use, permitting, housing, and environmental goals across diverse urban and rural communities. You’ll engage with community members, team members, and leadership to gather input, analyze data, manage projects, and help draft policy and legislation. Strong community engagement skills are essential, especially the ability to build trust, facilitate inclusive conversations, and create accessible materials for a wide range of audiences. Proficiency with GIS is desired as we use spatial data to support policy development, visualize planning scenarios, and communicate complex information clearly. Experience developing graphics, maps, and other public-facing materials—including presentations and digital content—is a plus. Our work is rooted in equity, guided by the King County Comprehensive Plan, and informed by community voices—especially those from historically underrepresented groups.

We’re seeking a planner and project manager with experience working in complex environments and delivering meaningful plans, policies, and codes. Strong communication, organizational skills, and an understanding of how planning approaches differ in urban and rural settings are key to success in this role. Some evening and weekend meetings, including public presentations, are part of this position. You’ll collaborate with DLS colleagues, the Office of Regional Planning, and partner agencies to support inclusive, thoughtful, and forward-looking planning efforts.