The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry, ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the City and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging, and stewardship.
We are seeking a Senior Planner with outstanding project management expertise and demonstrated technical proficiency in watershed planning, stormwater basin design, NPDES stormwater-required program implementation, and facilitation of long-range planning. In this role, you will lead multi-disciplinary initiatives that directly support the stormwater and watershed elements of Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan and Redmond’s Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, especially its “Water Management” focus—protecting, restoring, and enhancing our city’s natural water systems while meeting net-zero and climate resilience goals.
In this position, you will define and manage project scopes, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, guide planning studies, engage the community and interest groups, prepare and interpret data, and develop clear, actionable recommendations. Success in this role requires the ability to analyze and communicate complex project issues, apply professional judgment, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. Your leadership in project planning, technical implementation, and long-term facilitation will be vital for advancing Redmond’s commitment to climate resilience, clean water, and vibrant natural systems.
Education and Experience
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Bachelor's degree in urban planning, urban design and development, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, environmental science, natural resources management, transportation, public policy, engineering or related discipline.
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Master's degree preferred.
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Four (4) to six (6) years of professional experience in the above fields.
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Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Licenses and Certificates
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Valid Washington State Driver's License and a driving record that meets city standards
Other
This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.
Please review the Planning – Senior job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.
Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:
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MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
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DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
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VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
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OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
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PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
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RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
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Annual COLA adjustments
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Annual merit increases of up to 5%
To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit C2MB (ajg.com)
