Land Development Coordinator (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

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Employee Type:

Regular

Department:

County Road

Salary:

$66,185.60 - $92,185.60 Annually / $5,515.47 - $7,682.13 Monthly / $31.82 - $44.32 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Overtime Eligibile:

Yes

Job Posting Date Range:

01/28/2026 - Until Filled

Job Summary:

WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all Spokane County employees in a position covered by the Public Works Guild and all other applicants meeting the minimum requirements.

The position allocated to this class performs skilled professional work, administering the multi-functional program areas related to land development in the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, incumbents interface with other groups, organizations, agencies and/or the public and may direct the work of lower-level staff. Employees may be required to perform the work of a higher class for specific periods of time for training purposes or relief of other employees. This position reports to the Transportation Planning Program Manager.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Relates the possible transportation impacts of proposed developments to the county road system, natural resources and public and private property.
• Analyzes how the policies and procedures of various divisions (e.g. Roads, Stormwater Management, Planning, etc.) interrelate with land developers’ needs; facilitates and development proposals acceptable to all parties.
• Achieves competence in traffic studies, transportation planning and program administration work.
• Represents the Spokane County Public Works when interfacing with other groups, organizations, agencies or the public.
• Reviews land development proposals, parcel information, and site plans for conformance to County road standards.
• Uses GIS mapping software to locate specific parcels and analyze surrounding information by populating a variety of data layers.
• Addresses Public Works concerns with development proposals to other County and outside agencies such as the Division of Building and Planning, Hearing Examiner, Health District, Utilities Division, County Prosecutor - Civil Division, Washington State Department of Transportation, the Washington State Department of Ecology, and the Planning Commission.
• Assists citizens who have questions, concerns or complaints about land development projects.
• Assists landowners, developers, builders and others through development processes including compliance with County regulations.
• Works with public groups including developers, engineers, surveyors, real estate agents, lawyers, private planners, title company representatives and citizens for and against proposed development projects.
• Reviews certificates of exemptions and attached records of survey for compliance with the county road standards before signing off on access.
• Participates processing and reviewing projects such as subdivisions and commercial building permit submittals.
• Prepares recommended conditions for the land development proposals which are submitted to the appropriate hearing authority, such as the Hearing Examiner or the Planning Commission ;
• Prepares recommended conditions for commercial building permits which are submitted to the Building Department.
• Attends the hearings and meetings of various boards as the representative of the Public Works Department; submits and defends presentations, advises on and explains policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) years of college coursework, and
• Four (4) years of administrative experience, including two (2) years of experience related to land development, real estate, planning, engineering, customer service, or a related area; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Business, Communications or a related field and two (2) years of experience which must include work related to land development, real estate, planning, engineering, customer service, or a related area; or
• Six (6) years of administrative experience, two (2) years of which must include work related to land development, real estate, planning, engineering, customer service, or a related area.
• An equivalent combination of training and related experience may substitute, year for year, for the educational requirement.
• Possession of a valid driver's license at time of hire and for the duration of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic and advanced planning principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of methods and limitations of environmentally sound regional planning.
• Knowledge of planning implementation techniques concerning subdivisions, zoning and other land development actions.
• Knowledge of land development, construction, and design principles, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of road and street engineering and surveying principles and procedures.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department heads, staff, and the general public.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related computer software applications.
• Skilled in applying effective customer service techniques.
• Ability to use sound judgment and follow non-specific written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous and calm manner, often under stressful situations.
• Ability to work effectively on individual or team projects.
• Ability to explain technical material in layman terms to the general public and citizen groups.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
• Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
• Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
• Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• Work is also performed outdoors; and requires occasional travel within the County, exposing the associate to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and the hazards associated with travel on public roads.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. As every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may reasonably be considered incidental in the performing of their duties as though they were included in this job description.

Total Compensation:

$84,718 - $117,998 Annually

Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.