Merchandise Planner jobs in Seattle, WA

LDC, Inc.

Planner

Job Posting

***This position is available in Woodinville, WA and Kent, WA locations***

Introduction

Over the past 20 years, LDC has been recognized by clients and the broader community for the quality of our work. We provide exceptional solutions to surpass expectations for all our clients. LDC was founded with one core value in mind: “Service Above the Standard” and has held to these high expectations from the start.  We have grown significantly, survived the recession through innovation, and most importantly, provided exceptional results for our clients. LDC is proud of its history that has made it a premier engineering consulting resource to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, and the strong foundation that history provides for our future. We take pride in our commitment to high standards, quality deliverables, and comprehensive services which span from early feasibility through final construction.

LDC is in beautiful Woodinville, a city in King County, Washington State. The population is 13,069 and is only 19 miles or about 30 minutes northeast of the larger Seattle, Metropolitan area. Woodinville has waterfront parks on the Sammamish River, sweeping winery and brewery grounds, and densely wooded areas. LDC also has offices in Kent and Olympia, WA. Whether you’re looking for great restaurants, wineries and breweries, a family-focused neighborhood close to work, access to the great outdoors, or proximity to a big city life, LDC offices are at the heart of it all. Join our team and become part of a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

LDC is committed to the personal and individual health and well-being of our employees. LDC offers a competitive salary and a complete benefits package to all eligible employees and their dependents. Benefits include generous vacation, sick leave, eight paid holidays per year, competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, life, disability, and family Leave, bereavement leave, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, professional development, and career advancement, bonus, and incentive compensation. At LDC you can expect to find an excellent collaborative culture that is welcoming to all diverse backgrounds.

LDC is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.

The Planner performs a variety of independent and team activities in the areas of permitting, planning, and policy.  

Reports to: Senior Vice President with direct supervision by Principal Planner(s)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to planners, engineers, and project managers through coordination, meeting attendance, document preparation, etc.
• Manage smaller permitting projects including client coordination, managing permit processes, and completing billings/change orders with oversight from supervisor.
• Prepare staff reports and present information at public meetings and hearings.
• Research jurisdictional requirements, codes, policies, and project fees.
• Find, maintain, and fill out jurisdictional forms and applications.
• Submit permit forms and applications.
• Assist with preparation of RFP/RFQ for planning/engineering projects.
• Prepare GIS maps.
• Assist, support, and take responsibility for individual tasks on long range planning and policy projects.
• Attend pre-application, application, and pre-construction meetings as needed.
• Attend client meetings and conference calls as needed.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants for needed design services.
• Attend site walks as needed.
• Perform records requests and file dives.
• Proofread and review documents for planners, engineers, and project managers.
• Prepare portions of complex technical reports.
• Contract and change order preparation in coordination with project managers.
• Pick up and deliver plans and documents to jurisdictions and clients.
• Prepare project narratives and response letters.
• Project feasibility and project layouts.
• Aid in preparation of proposals.

Skills and Specifications

• Understanding of permitting/project management processes and/or principles and practices of planning and/or public policy.
• Read, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Multitasking and prioritizing.
• Communicate effectively with both internally and with those we serve.

Attributes

• Possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High-level proficiency in computer software program related activities.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, highly ethical, and dependable employee.
• Possess excellent rapport with management and co-workers, positive can-do attitude, excellent customer service, marketing, and people skills.
• GIS and Microsoft suite skills.
• Can handle a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, multi-tasking and good follow-through skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent stress management and time management skills.
• Ability to work discretely with sensitive and confidential information.
• Willing to contribute and pitch in, wherever there is a need within LDC, without being specifically asked to do so.

Education, Experience, Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, civil engineering, political science, economics, environmental sciences; AND, three (3) years of experience in a related field. Work-related experience may be substituted for the required education or training on a year-for-year basis. 
• Valid Washington driver’s license.

Physical Considerations

• Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, and calculator.
• Work activities involve combination of sitting for longer periods and intermittent standing/walking.
• Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites.

• Occasional travel to various job sites.

This position description is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. The company retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.