Planning Technician, PUBLIC POSTING, (closes 02/06/26)

Job Title:  Planning Technician

Open Date:  January 23, 2026

Close Date:  February 6, 2026

Salary:  $4,582 - $6,014/month plus benefits

View job posting here, Planning Technician, Public Posting

RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Community Development Department has a vacancy for a Planning Technician.  This is a full-time position with benefits. 

The Planning Technician is the front counter information and permitting specialist for the department’s planning functions. Responsibilities include providing a broad range of accurate information to the public related to development regulations, intake and efficient routing of land use and development applications, and supporting other staff as needed.  The Planning Technician must be detail-oriented, have excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills, and must be able to work cohesively with a diverse array of customers and staff.

CORE VALUES:

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

Regular City OPEIU applicants, covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Ellensburg & OPEIU, that apply by the internal closing date will be given first consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of experience and/or training that is directly related to construction, land development codes, environmental health, surveying, or related law


• One (1) year of experience in customer service


• Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of education/experience requirements listed above, at the discretion of Management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license by date of hire and maintain insurable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a municipal building/planning department performing similar duties, especially in a customer-facing role.


• Bilingual English/Spanish

Benefits include Public Employees Retirement System and Social Security; Medical/Dental/Life/ Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), vacation, sick leave, holidays, and employee choice days. 

Represented by Office & Professional Employee Union, Local #8 (OPEIU).