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Lydia Moorehead

Puyallup,WA

Summary

My experience working in local government has given me a unique understanding of the processes in place to reach decisions and work with a variety of audiences. Attention to detail and consistency are incorporated into all my work products. My experience working with Hearing Examiners across three different jurisdictions gives me the knowledge to succeed in this role.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Planner

City Of Olympia
06.2019 - Current
  • Coordinate and administer the City's Neighborhood Matching Grant Program.
  • Serve as project coordinator for the review of land use planning applications.
  • Administer codes and regulations to development applications in order to determine compliance.
  • Prepare and present recommendations to decision makers including the Hearing Examiner, City Council, Commissions.
  • Prepare and present reports to hearing bodies, committees, community groups and private organizations to explain the impact of projects and developments.


Parks Planner

City of Kent
11.2009 - 03.2011
  • Managed redevelopment projects in existing parks by coordinating consultants, contractors and city departments for successful design, review and construction
  • Worked with elected officials, subcommittees, citizen groups and property owners in the update of the city’s parks plan
  • Coordinated outreach efforts to gain public input on changes to the city’s policies regarding the future acquisition, development and redevelopment of city parks
  • Drafted an update to the city’s park plan and shepherded policy changes through the adoption process.

Planner

City of Kent
04.2005 - 11.2009
  • Managed and reviewed various development applications for compliance with land use and development codes
  • Worked within state and city mandated project review timelines
  • Researched, analyzed, and presented professional analysis in staff reports before city Hearing Examiner, SEPA Responsible Official, Short Plat Committee, Design Review Committee, and City Council
  • Organized, attended and conducted inter-departmental and public meetings on development applications, land use policy, plans and implementation measures
  • Prepared a variety of graphics for reports and public presentation, including mapping in ArcGIS
  • Ensured timely and accurate public notice of land use proposals, public hearings and environmental determinations.

Assistant Planner

City of Puyallup
07.2002 - 04.2005
  • Completed review of development applications for compliance with land use codes
  • Coordinated with applicants and consultants on mitigation proposals to ensure compliance with the city’s critical areas ordinance
  • Represented the planning department at pre-application meetings to convey code requirements to potential applicants
  • Oversee the city’s annual historic preservation awards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Policy & Planning -

Western Washington University
01.2002

Skills

  • Understands the application of laws and regulations
  • Independent management of projects and timelines
  • Communicates complex information to a variety of audiences
  • Manages confrontational situations with respect and tact
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Teams, Zoom, ArcGIS

Other Skills Experience

  • Four year member of Western Washington Crew Team (1997 - 2001)
  • Intern, Whatcom County Planning (09/2001 – 06/2002)
  • American Planning Association Best Student Project (2002) - Lummi Island Subarea Plan
  • City of Tacoma Landmarks Commission (2002-2004)
  • City of Kent Employee of the Month (October 2007)

Timeline

Associate Planner

City Of Olympia
06.2019 - Current

Parks Planner

City of Kent
11.2009 - 03.2011

Planner

City of Kent
04.2005 - 11.2009

Assistant Planner

City of Puyallup
07.2002 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Policy & Planning -

Western Washington University

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