Senior Planner

Company: City of Redmond
Location: Redmond
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

JOIN REDMOND! The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 72,000 residents. Redmond is also the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. These exciting industries bring smart, sustainable growth as well as cutting-edge architecture and design, including the new Meta Building X designed by world-renown architect Frank Gehry. But Redmond is also consistently recognized as one of the best cities to live in and that is because we apply progressive thinking that balances environmental protection and improving our climate with connected neighborhoods, inclusive practices, and a vibrant economy. The Planning and Community Development (PCD) department is responding to the growing needs of the City by inviting you to consider joining us as our newest Senior Planner. As a Senior Planner, you will bring your leadership and development review experiences in urban design, site design, land use, subdivision, urban planning, community development, or environmental management to support the various projects we have. Before we talk more about the position and some of the key skills we're looking for, we think it's important you learn more about who we are and what we stand for in the Planning and Community Development department at the City of Redmond. We work in service of the community. We are responsible not only to the citizens and businesses who call Redmond home today but to future generations. So, our team is unified by the spirit of this principle and apply it to our day-to-day work whether it is answering questions from the community or reviewing long-range plans and making decisions around land-use activities that will have far-reaching environmental, social, and economic impacts. We believe in promoting and developing from within. In our department charter is the promise to our employees that we guarantee to train you to the best of our abilities to be competitive here or at other places so that you can meet your own professional goals. We embrace and embody cultural humility. Our team is culturally diverse and so we know how the practice of understanding how our personal backgrounds and the backgrounds of others impact and inform our work, civic engagement, and the role of planning and community services. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of (3) days in the office at Redmond City Hall. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES About You:
You are an independent analytical thinker. This position involves a lot of variations of the same issues, which requires the use of policies, analysis/implementation of the code, and common sense to solve. You enjoy the challenge of solving issues with the tools at hand and making sound defensible decisions. You have a "How can I help you?" attitude. Whether you are answering questions from residents, Planning department staff, or providing reports to another departments or agencies, you warmly welcome the chance to give them the help and support they need. We are looking for a team player with a willingness to contribute expertise and learn from others. You have a genuine passion for the work of urban development, environmental stewardship, and design. We are in the business of implementing zoning codes, regulations, and policies to further the City's vision and goals. At the Senior level, you will bring this passion to projects larger in scope, complexity, and involve more components that are usually highly controversial and in conflict with each other, thus requiring advanced level skills to navigate through the process. You are skilled at building & nurturing relationships in a diverse community. The City of Redmond is committed to being a leader and fostering a socially-just community with cultural humility. We want to learn how you have effectively enabled positive collaboration with diverse communities and cross-cultural situations, ensuring genuine inclusion in the planning development or decision-making process. About the Job:
If selected for this position, these are just a few of the key job duties you will perform: Perform and manage politically sensitive professional planning projects, research, and analysis.
Be an integral part or lead, high-profile, and sometimes controversial planning initiatives, programs, and projects, including but not limited to the Redmond Zoning Code Re-write and Design Guidelines update.
Participate in several components of the state-mandated periodic review and update of the Redmond Comprehensive Plan, an effort collectively known as Redmond 2050, including land use and urban centers planning. We are looking for strong oral and written communicator with excellent project management skills.
Review and project manage large complex land use permits to ensure that the City's strategic goals and visions are enacted
Create strong and productive partnerships with project applicants and their development teams
Work directly with planning staff, interdepartmental teams, and community volunteers in the implementation of the work program and be readily identifiable as a leader. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience 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.
Master's degree preferred.
Four (4) to six (6) years of professional experience in the above fields; or any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
This position is currently covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Licenses and Requirements
Valid Washington State Driver's License and a driving record that meets city standards
This position is currently covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Please review the Senior Planner classification description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements. BENEFITS The City of Redmond offers extremely competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including: MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente, employee premiums paid for by the City.
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) PERS 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%
Please visit Connect2MyBenefits to learn about benefits at the City of Redmond Selection Process
It is highly encouraged to as soon as possible. We will begin reviewing applications and scheduling screening calls right away. Once a pool of qualified candidates is identified, this position may be closed prior to the published closing date. All candidates will be notified of their application status. We do not "ghost" our candidates. Ideally, we will be interviewing and making a final decision by the end of September, 2022. The City is accepting applications from internal and external applicants. Please include a resume with your application. Please be sure to list or upload copies of all relevant training and certifications on your application. The City may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.

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