About the PositionUnder administrative direction, plans, organizes, controls and directs the Planning Division within the Development Services Department including: overseeing daily operations, budgeting and administration; performs professional and technical planning activities on special projects and programs; serves as liaison and City representative on planning related matters to city boards, commissions, departments, City Council and to external agencies; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.