Planning Commission (City of Des Moines)

City of Des Moines Washington

Seattle, WA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Join the Planning Commission!!

The City of Des Moines is actively seeking 6 local residents and 1 small business representative to serve on the Planning Commission. This is a great opportunity to get involved, provide input to the City Council, and help shape the future of our community.

As an advisory body to the City Council, the Planning Commission will hold public hearings and will provide input and recommendations with the following:

New and amended Master Plans
Land Use policies and Zoning regulations
Planned Unit Development
Subdivisions

If you are passionate about shaping the future development, environment, and economy of Des Moines, we encourage you to apply TODAY!

We will be accepting applications thru January 31, 2026.

Requirements:

To support a balanced and representative Planning Commission, the City is seeking applicants who meet the following general criteria:

The Commission is made up of six (6) City residents who have lived in Des Moines for at least (1) year and (1) representative of a local small business.
Applicants should have an interest in community planning topics, such as growth and development, land use, housing, transportation, economic development, parks, or environmental issues.
Members are expected to consider the community's interests and provide thoughtful input and recommendations to the City Council.
Members must be available to attend regular Planning Commission meetings.
To avoid conflicts of interest, members may not serve on another City standing committee or commission at the same time.

Eligibility will be confirmed through the application process, and final appointments are made by the City Council in accordance with City ordinance.

Selection Process:

In accordance with Ordinance 1838, commission members will be appointed by the City Council at a future Council meeting.

To Apply:

Complete the online application at https://desmoineswa.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Resume and cover letter are not required but encouraged. In the application, you will have the option to select your area(s) of interest.

Get Involved: Citizen Advisory Boards, Committees, and Commission.

A community's greatest resource is its people. In Des Moines, Citizen Advisory Boards and Committees give residents a meaningful way to get involved and help shape local decisions. These groups provide the City Council with valuable insights and perspectives that lead to better-informed policies and programs.

In addition to standing boards, the City Council also creates special boards, committees, or Commission to focus on specific issues. These ad hoc groups are formed for a particular purpose-such as updating a master plan or advising on a policy matter-and they meet as needed until their work is complete.

For questions about Citizen Boards or the application process, contact the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk@desmoineswa.gov.

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