Land Use Planner

Position Overview

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is seeking a full time Land Use Planner in our Seattle office. Schwabe has a hybrid work policy allowing employees to work from home Monday and Friday while working in the office Tuesday through Thursday.

About the Role

The Land Use Planner provides administrative, research, and project support for land use planning and development matters. This position assists with the preparation and management of land use applications, coordinates with consultants and local jurisdictions, conducts regulatory and legislative research, and helps evaluate development opportunities for clients. The role plays a key part in ensuring projects move efficiently through the permitting and approval process while maintaining accurate records and supporting ongoing client matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting burden-of-proof applications for new land use applications, including review of local code provisions and comprehensive plans for relevant applicable criteria and drafting of initial responses to the same
• Coordinate with outside consultants—including traffic engineers, surveyors, and civil engineers—for existing applications and developments
• Manage land use application files, including local records for active land use files
• Draft record comment letters to various types of land use actions
• Review and analyze local government development codes, comprehensive plans, state land use administrative rules, and applicable state statutes
• Examine the development feasibility of various properties and projects
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of at least 3 years of land use experience
• A Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field preferred
• AICP or other relevant certifications preferred
• Strong knowledge of land use laws, development regulations, permitting processes and applicable state and local requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills