Senior Planner - Environmental Programs

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.

We are seeking a Dynamic & Innovative Senior Planner sought for our Environmental Programs Division. You'll lead policy development, manage planning projects, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations for multiple utilities (stormwater, water, wastewater, solid waste).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic thinker to make a significant impact on our community.

The following duties and responsibilities are typical of the Senior planner classification though will vary based on specific assignments:

• Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with the Phase II Municipal NPDES Permit by coordinating efforts across departments, managing permit requirements, and conducting outreach. 
• Planning & Policy: Lead planning efforts in areas such as stormwater, watershed, and water supply/wastewater management. Develop and implement policies to advance the City's environmental vision. 
• Project Management: Manage projects from inception to completion, including scope definition, consultant selection, and implementation oversight. 
• Technical Expertise: Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare technical reports and presentations to support planning initiatives. 
• Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, resolve issues related to planning, and support grant applications.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Urban Planning & Environmental Management: Principles and practices of urban planning, utility management, and environmental management. 
• Water Quality: Principles of water quality, illicit discharge compliance, and environmental communication. 
• Environmental Regulations: Federal, state, and local regulations related to community planning, growth management, and environmental management. 
• Permitting: NPDES permit implementation for municipalities. 
• Government Processes: Local government code development, legislative processes and techniques. 
• Technology: GIS and associated software, as well as contemporary office software. 
• Community Engagement: Methods and techniques of community engagement. 
• Grant Funding: Grant writing, management, and coordination of grant-funded projects.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within internal and external teams, maintain positive relationships, solve problems and resolve conflicts.
• Communication: Effective communication in writing and verbally, including public speaking to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to:

• Drive City Initiatives: Develop and implement programs and projects that align with the City's vision and strategic goals.
• Project Management: Plan, organize, and execute work efficiently to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and effectively resolve challenges and complex issues.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Conduct in-depth research, gather, and analyze data, and prepare insightful recommendations.
• Compliance & Analysis: Ensure all work adheres to applicable regulations and aligns with City operational directives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, engineering, environmental science, public policy or similar field
• Master's degree preferred.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of professional experience in the above fields; 
• Equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid Washington State Driver's License and a driving record that meets city standards
• Experience managing NPDES permits in Washington State is preferred.

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 Planner – Senior job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

Selection Process

• All applicants will be notified of their application status. 
• Top candidates will be contacted to participate in the next phase of selection process, which may include testing and/or an interview. 
• Note, the City may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.

Offers of employment are conditional based on the candidate successfully passing both background and reference checks. Internal candidates are subject to passing a new background if the previous check was conducted more than six months ago.

Additionally, new hires relocating to the area are required to have Washington State residency within 30 days of their start date to comply payroll tax purposes.

Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• 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.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
• Annual COLA adjustments
• Annual merit increases of up to 5%

To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit C2MB (ajg.com)

Salary : $103,080 - $139,152