Donald Zart
Olympia,WA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience in coordinating various projects and land use reviews. Highly adept at creating and implementing effective project review timelines while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Skilled in developing and maintaining relationships with applicants and co-workers. Dependable worker with knowledge of customer service, data entry, code research and records management. Organized and self-motivated, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Associate Planner
Thurston County CPED
Olympia, WA
11.2024 - Current
- In addition to continuing the work associated with the Assistant Planner, my role now has me working on more complex project reviews including type 2 applications that involve multi-disciplinary / multi-jurisdictional review coordination and type 3 applications that also involve public hearings.
- Conduct site assessments to review site conditions and to verify mitigation and / or critical area fencing requirements are met.
- Evaluate site land use applications and building permit projects for adherence to applicable Thurston County Code, the Revised Code of Washington, and Washington Administrative Code.
Assistant Planner
Thurston County CPED
Olympia, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Host presubmission conferences on assigned projects with applicants, builders, contractors and other interested parties. Provides information regarding the planning process, applicable regulations and policies and plans.
- Provide assistance and information to the public at the permit assistance counter, in written correspondence, and by phone on an on-going basis.
- Reviews development proposals and applications, documents, and technical findings relating to smaller projects, for compliance with County and state regulations and plans. Conducts site inspections to identify any applicable conditions and evaluates the potential impacts of projects.
- Issues preliminary and final approval decisions on administrative projects including short subdivisions, setback variances, home occupations, critical area reviews, shoreline exemptions, boundary line adjustments, and other proposals exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act.
Planning Technician
Thurston County CPED
Olympia, WA
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided information and assistance to the public by phone, and in person at the service counter related to land use applications, the planning process, applicable regulations and policies, status of requests, fees and other related information.
- Coordinated the processing of land use proposals, review applications for completeness, track the progress of proposals as they move through the process and reviews files for completeness of information. Communicate with applicants as necessary to obtain all required information.
- Performed plan review of routine, non-complex land use applications, and provide case management support for other Planners.
Engineering Technician
City Of Prescott, Public Works
Prescott, AZ
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Performed technical construction reviews of plans for private contractors both on private property and in City right-of-way utilizing checklists, City Code and the General Engineering Standards.
- Received, logged and reviewed plans and reports; researched and identified the availability of water and sewer service lines utilizing the digital Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping system, as-built plans and field data.
Permit Technician / Plans Examiner
City Of Prescott, Public Works
Prescott, AZ
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Tracked plan review process and monitored status of plan reviews
- Utilized GIS mapping, as-built plans and other data to identify availability of water and sewer service
- Primary point of contact at the Permitting Center for telephone, email and in-person requests for information pertaining to Public Works for builders, contractors, engineers and the general public
Development Coordinator II
CIty Of Minneapolis, CPED
Minneapolis, MN
10.2008 - 02.2018
- Used GIS tools to review sites for proper addressing and address creation, identify easement information to assist in utility location for new developments.
- Answered and educated customers and staff on a wide variety of questions regarding the development process, applicable codes, ordinances, laws, policies, and procedures.
- Lead role in the Preliminary Development Review process; a multi-disciplinary review of commercial development.
- Managed up to 50 projects at a given time, with a department that saw over one billion dollars in construction permit fees collected for each of the 6 years leading up to February 2018
Development Coordinator I
City Of Minneapolis, CPED
Minneapolis, MN
07.2008 - 10.2008
- Assisted customers in completing applications and meeting requirements for license and permit requirements, food plan review, truth in sale of housing information, basic information on building codes, and plan requirements.
- Tracked plan review results, along with permitting approvals and kept customers informed of status.
- Researched and updated inaccurate and incomplete records including land information, fees due, permits and licenses issued.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oregon High School
Oregon, WI 09.1987 - 1991.06
Skills
Zoning / Land Use / Code Research
Microsoft Office
Public Utilities Coordination
Administrative Support
Blue Beam Revu
Timeline
Interim Associate Planner
Thurston County CPED
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Planner
Thurston County CPED
07.2023 - Current
Planning Technician
Thurston County CPED
03.2023 - 07.2023
Engineering Technician
City Of Prescott, Public Works
10.2018 - 02.2023
Permit Technician / Plans Examiner
City Of Prescott, Public Works
02.2018 - 10.2018
Development Coordinator II
CIty Of Minneapolis, CPED
10.2008 - 02.2018
Development Coordinator I
City Of Minneapolis, CPED
07.2008 - 10.2008
High School Diploma -
Oregon High School
09.1987 - 1991.06
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