Senior Watershed Planner: Climate-Resilient Waterways

City of Redmond; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The City of Redmond seeks a Senior Planner to lead watershed and stormwater planning efforts within Redmond 2050 and Environmental Sustainability Action Plan. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams, engage communities, analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendations that advance climate resilience and water quality goals.

Responsibilities include managing watershed projects, coordinating with regional partners, and communicating technical issues to leadership and the public.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stormwater and watershed systems.
• Understanding of Western Washington NPDES Phase II or similar programs.
• Experience in developing or implementing watershed or basin plans.
• Ability to manage projects and programs across full lifecycle.
• Experience coordinating with stakeholders, consultants, agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Define, scope and manage watershed and stormwater planning projects.
• Draft watershed plans integrating retrofits, habitat restoration and monitoring.
• Coordinate teams to implement regional stormwater facilities and LID strategies.
• Oversee SMAP/SMED program delivery and compliance with permits.
• Lead long-range watershed planning and community engagement.
• Collaborate on SSWSP development and implementation with regional partners.
• Identify, prioritize and manage stormwater CIP including retrofits.
• Engage community through meetings and outreach.
• Provide consulting, grant sourcing, scope development, contracts and reporting.
• Translate complex issues into reports and presentations for leadership and public.

Skills

Stormwater/watershed knowledge

Regulatory understanding (NPDES)

Project and program management

Stakeholder collaboration

Public presentation & communication

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Planning software

Job description

The City of Redmond seeks a Senior Planner to lead watershed and stormwater planning efforts within Redmond 2050 and Environmental Sustainability Action Plan. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams, engage communities, analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendations that advance climate resilience and water quality goals.

Responsibilities include managing watershed projects, coordinating with regional partners, and communicating technical issues to leadership and the public.