LAND USE PLANNER

The County of Washington is seeking applicants for the position of full-time Land Use Planner for the Planning Commission. The position is to ensure sound land development practices in the County through the technical application of planning and engineering principles, policies and regulatory mandates as defined by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Candidate will conduct environmental assessments for subdivision and land development plans and report their findings to municipalities; and will provide guidance to applicants for plan submittal, including calculating review fees. Review municipal ordinances for consistency with county planning efforts.  Primarily responsible for all GIS mapping for Planning Commission.    Candidate will also handle duties as Recycling Coordinator for Washington County, which includes technical assistance to municipalities and residents, developing special collection events for county residents, and state reporting and grant writing duties. 

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture or a related field along with technical knowledge of planning policies and regulatory requirements as defined by the PA Municipalities Planning Code.  Computer skills and GIS skills are also required, familiarity with computer coding a plus.

Salary - $50,647.90 per year

Benefits available on the 1^st of the month after start date

Please apply by completing an application found at

www.washingtoncopa.gov by Friday, May 9, 2025

Applicants must be able to clear a 

criminal background check and physical.

EOE

CHILDREN & YOUTH

CASEWORKER 1

Washington County has immediate openings for the position of Caseworker 1.  This is an opportunity to work with children and families in an environment that serves to help others.

The starting salary is $44,440.50, with advancement opportunities, and the position also receives a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families.

The position will automatically progress to a Caseworker 2 after completion of one year of service at an annual salary of $50,056.50.

The position investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect and performs social service and case management supportive services to children, youth and families.  An important aspect of this work is the employment of casework skills in obtaining essential information, counseling clients and members of their families and helping them utilize all available resources.

A bachelor's degree, which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social sciences; OR two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions is required.  Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.  Microsoft Office skills are required.

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov by Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

CASEWORKER 2

Washington County has immediate openings for the position of Children and Youth Caseworker 2.  This is an opportunity to work with children and families in an environment that serves to help others.

The starting salary is $50,056.50, with advancement opportunities, and the position also receives a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families.

The position investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect and performs social service and case management supportive services to children, youth and families.  An important aspect of this work is the employment of casework skills in obtaining essential information, counseling clients and members of their families and helping them utilize all available resources.

Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1 OR successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program OR a bachelor's degree, which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences is required.  Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.  Microsoft Office skills are required.

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov by Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.