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Josh D. Peters, AICP

Josh D. Peters, AICP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Community Development Director

  • Education

    • Voss Folkehøgskule (folk college in Norway)

      1990 - 1991
      Idretts og Friluftsliv (sports & 'free-air life')

      Scandinavian Seminar study abroad program based in Amherst MA

    • Portland State University

      2017 - 2018
      Executive Seminar Program for Natural Resources Leadership

      ESP is a professional education program for midcareer natural resource professionals, centering on live case studies of complex natural resource issues as catalysts for advanced leadership development and enhanced understanding of governance principals.

    • University of Oregon

      1997 - 1999
      MCRP Community and Regional Planning

      Activities and Societies: Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) program Concentration: Environmental Planning

    • University of Vermont

      1988 - 1992
      BA Environmental Studies, Religion

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude

  • Experience

    • United States Peace Corps

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1995
      Environmental Education Volunteer

      Advisor for pioneer Ecology/Environment career-track program in Central America. Classroom and field instruction, public outreach, community reforestation, and grant writing.

    • Jefferson County Community Development

      May 2000 - Dec 2006
      Senior Planner

      Coordinated all county long-range planning functions related to growth management, comprehensive plan, and implementing regulations.

    • Jefferson County Public Works

      Dec 2006 - May 2013
      Principal Transportation Planner

      Coordinated county transportation planning program. Identified priority needs and projects for 20-and 6-year transportation capital improvement programs. Acquired funds for roadway and active transportation facilities.

    • King County Department of Transportation - Road Services Division

      May 2013 - Jul 2014
      Transportation Planning Supervisor

      Led transportation planning team responsible for managing comprehensive planning, transportation needs report, concurrency management program, and mitigation payment system.

    • Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

      Aug 2014 - Jul 2021
      Aquatic District Manager

      Aquatic Resources Division, Orca-Straits District. Supervised the Straits Unit in the management of state-owned aquatic lands in greater Puget Sound via eases, easements, and licenses.

    • Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

      Jul 2021 - May 2022
      Habitat Protection Division Manager

      Habitat Program division with Regulatory Services Section (Hydraulic Project Approval policy and process, State Environmental Policy Act coordination), rulemaking for hydraulic code (in WAC), and Oil Spill Team (prevention and response).

    • Jefferson County Community Development

      Jun 2022 - now

      Comprehensive planning, development review, building permits, and code compliance.

      • Director

        Jun 2023 - now

      • Deputy Director

        Oct 2022 - May 2023

      • Planning Manager

        Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ETS/ACTFL Rating of Superior, Certificate of Language Proficiency in Spanish

      American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
      Jan 1995
      View certificate certificate

    • AICP - American Institute of Certified Planners

      American Planning Association
      Apr 2005
      View certificate certificate

    • Charrette Planner

      National Charrette Institute
      Jan 2005

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Josh D. Peters, AICP
      Governor's Smart Communities Award Office of the Washington State Governor 2006 Inaugural series award to Jefferson County for "Supporting Agriculture while Protecting Fish and Wildlife Habitat"
    • Awarded to Josh D. Peters, AICP
      Phi Beta Kappa membership Phi Beta Kappa Society Jun 1992 "The ideal Phi Beta Kappa member has demonstrated intellectual integrity, tolerance for other views, and a broad range of academic interests. Each year, about one college senior in a hundred, nationwide, is invited to join The Phi Beta Kappa Society." https://www.pbk.org

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Western Vice President, County and Regional Planning Directors

      Issued by Washington State Association of Counties on Apr 2024
      Washington State Association of CountiesAssociated with Josh D. Peters, AICP

    • Board Member - Washington State Chapter

      Issued by American Planning Association on Jan 2003
      American Planning AssociationAssociated with Josh D. Peters, AICP

    • Sanctuary Advisory Council member

      Issued by Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary on Jan 2015
      Olympic Coast National Marine SanctuaryAssociated with Josh D. Peters, AICP