Eric Jensen

Principal /Owner of EJ Municipal Land Use Planning

Greater Seattle Area

About

Experienced Land Use Planning Principal with a demonstrated history of success in the land use planning and public works field. Skilled in Comprehensive Planning, Community Engagement, Community Development, Leadership, Project and Grant Management, Customer Service and the local, state and federal regulatory world.

Experience

  • Principal/Owner at EJ Municipal Land Use Planning
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Leading a talented and driven team in municipal land use planning consultancy, we serve local and regional public agencies. Our areas of focus include development of comprehensive long range and special plans (parks and climate), public outreach and community engagement, project management, grant writing/grant management and interim placement management.

  • Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Water Access Advisory Committee Member at RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE, WASHINGTON STATE
    Apr 2020 - Dec 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Advisory Committee Member in support of reviewing WWRP Water Access grant proposals.

  • Community Development Director at City of Granite Falls
    Sep 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Community Development Director and Principal Planner responsible for all City land use planning and environmental review functions. Write and update long range plans, land use code provisions and administrative procedures. Review land use applications for residential, commercial, park, transportation, and environmental development permits. Develop staff reports and present recommendations and findings to City Council and Planning Commission. City-designated Responsible Official for State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) compliance

  • Director of Planning at Blueline
    Nov 2018 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    As Director of Planning, built successful planning group and led a proactive and fast-paced team on all matters land use planning: community development and long range comprehensive planning, environmental review, permitting and grant management. Provided on call and special project land use planning consulting services to sixteen municipalities, one school district and several private clients.

  • Project/Program Manager II at King County, WA
    Sep 1999 - Nov 2018 · 19 yrs 3 mos

    Project/Program Manager responsible for Public Infrastructure and Parks capital development activity at King County Department of Community and Human Services in support of federally funded Community Development Block Grant program. Federal environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidelines. Pubic presentation and technical assistance to small and medium-sized cities, non-profit agencies and utility districts.