| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Salary | $49.25–$57.31 Per Hour |
Planning & Development Specialist II
Salary
$49.25 - $57.31 Hourly
Location
West Precinct - 810 Virginia Street, WA
Job Type
Temporary - Non-Benefit Eligible
Job Number
2026-01471
Department
Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department
Opening Date
11/03/2026
Closing Date
11/17/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
Are you ready for work that is both challenging and meaningful? Bring your enthusiasm for serving the community and join us in transforming the delivery of public safety services!
CARE is hiring a Temporary non benefits eligible short term, Public Affairs Specialist to support the department's 911 Center and Diversified Response divisions for 11-months. This position's primary responsibility will be to process public disclosure requests (PDRs) with a focus on privacy redaction, best practices, industry standards, legal requirements/regulations, and prioritization of requests.
This role will also assist the Public Affairs team by responding to requests from the public, participating in education and community outreach initiatives, helping develop social media and communications campaigns, and assisting the department with other public facing work.
The successful applicant will have strong knowledge of public disclosure laws and experience with community outreach/public education campaigns.
Job Responsibilities
Responds to public disclosure requests in accordance with Washington State law, to include:
Working within the City of Seattle's Public Records Request Portal, powered by GovQA software, to process public requests;
Responding within five (5) business days to requests for information and meeting all deadlines for records delivery as determined by department leadership;
Working with requesters to occasionally clarify requests to ensure records are responsive to the needs of the requestor;
Ensuring the responsiveness of each record to the associated request and determining the appropriateness of applying potential exemptions;
Making determinations using state law about necessary redactions and redacting records as appropriate using Adobe Acrobat DC software;
Keeping records of time spent on each request, and providing other summarizing information as required by Washington state law;
Creating exemption logs, when necessary;
Occasionally seeking legal guidance to ensure CARE is responding in alignment with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Codes (WACs), and applicable case law and information;
Preserving the confidentiality of records; and
Ensuring the responsiveness of each record to the associated request and determining the appropriateness of applying potential exemptions.
Plans and implements procedures to evaluate and monitor performance of public disclosure requests and other public information inquiries.
Assist with community outreach and public educations campaigns, including attendance or participation in public forums.
Identifies and researches issues and impacts of programs, policies or projects; compiles data. May support higher level staff on project or program activities.
May act as a liaison with other City departments and agencies, business interests, and community groups to coordinate planning activities, including public involvement process.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires two years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation; or other work directly related to City planning and development work; and a baccalaureate degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
OR: an equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position's duties will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background investigation.
Additional Information
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess:
Two (2) years working in public safety, government, or public administration handling or overseeing PDRs, legislative affairs/government relations, community outreach/public education, or a relevant field
Additional Information
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Compensation and Benefits:
The full salary range for this position is $49.25 - $57.31 an hour.
Race and Social Justice Initiative: The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
Application Process: For your application to be accepted you must:
Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the Government Jobs site. The required documents listed in the above "Application Process" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted.
Background Check Requirements: Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information. Employment is contingent upon the verification of credentials and successful outcome of the background investigation.
Who may apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. CARE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at:
Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov
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How would you rate your ability to communicate and work with diverse groups including internal staff, external clients, and cultural/business/community partners and sponsors?
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How would you rate your knowledge of public disclosure laws, exemptions, and redaction requirements?
Required Question
Employer City of Seattle
Address Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Website http://www.seattle.gov/jobs