Ethan Walker

Provided professional long-range and current planning services, with a strong commitment to community engagement and the public process. Supported ordinance development, comprehensive plan updates, and land use permitting under the Growth Management Act, and SEPA.

• Researched and applied zoning and land-use regulations to development projects.
• Reviewed land use applications, permits, and site plans for compliance with codes and policies.
• Assisted with complex planning cases, drafting reports, and presentations.
• Conducted research on housing, population trends, and environmental issues to inform planning projects.
• Provided technical assistance to the public, developers, and partner agencies on planning and permitting processes.
• Assisted in ordinance development, policy analysis, and comprehensive plan updates.
• Identified and implemented process improvements within the department.

• Implemented the City’s Housing Action Plan to achieve community housing goals.
• Maintained relationships with non-profit, public, and private community partners
• Planned and implemented the work plan for housing projects and programs related to the City’s long term goals and policies.
• Evaluated and recommended housing policies and procedures.
• Managed and administered the Short Term Rental program.
• Researched grant funding opportunities.
• Completed development feasibility studies for City funded projects.

• Created graphic and narrative reports on land use data based on land area maps overlaid with geographic variables.
• Recommended approval, denial, or conditional approval of land use applications.
• Compiled data from multiple sources for use in various reports.
• Produced maps and diagrams using GIS software for use in planning and implementation.
• Developed and maintained detailed project schedules, budgets, and action plans.

• Compiled qualitative and quantitative data in order to determine the feasibility of additional intercity passenger rail opportunities
• Comprised a report and presented recommendations for potential rail lines to the department director detailing each potential lines risks and opportunities.

• Client engagement and guidance of the initial onboarding process.
• Audited expense reports for quality control.
• Scheduled and coordinated shipping logistics for multiple suppliers both domestically and internationally.

• Supported housing department staff conducting in-home visits.
• Screened applicants for housing assistance eligibility.
• Updated, recorded, and reconciled reports for our accounting database.