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Klickitat County Planning Director (Goldendale)

compensation: $64,600 to $84,284
employment type: full-time

The Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking an experienced manager and strong leader who understands all aspects of community development and planning and has appreciation of the challenges found in rural counties. This position will be required to manage, organize, and direct the Planning Department. Experience in administering the comprehensive plan, subdivision and short platting ordinance, zoning, critical areas, RV and mobile home parks, flood plan and environmental ordinances, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and shoreline plan is preferred. The Director will report directly to the BOCC.
The position offers an annual salary of $64,600 to $84,284, depending on qualifications & experience, and a generous insurance package.
Klickitat County is located along the Columbia River Gorge in south central Washington. It was founded in 1859 and provides beautiful rural settings, numerous outside activities and mountain views. The economic history of the county includes sheep and cattle raising, wheat, orchards, timber, and advanced manufacturing. Klickitat County has three distinct economic regions. The western third of the county relies on advanced manufacturing, orchards and fruit packing, and wood products. The eastern third is dominated by vegetable farming and increasing numbers of wineries, as well as the Roosevelt regional landfill. The central third boasts the county seat, Goldendale, the Maryhill Museum, cattle, horse and sheep raising, windsurfing and kite boarding beaches.
A Klickitat County job application must be submitted with your cover letter, resume and reference list. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled. EEO. For more information on applying please contact the Personnel Division.
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