JOIN REDMOND

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 experience in watershed planning, 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. Your leadership in project planning, technical implementation, and facilitation will be vital for advancing Redmond’s commitment to climate resilience, clean water, and vibrant natural systems.

Role & Responsibilities

In this position, you will 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 skilled judgment, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. As a Senior Planner you will:

- Define, scope, and manage watershed and stormwater basin planning projects—including watershed prioritization, BMP selection,



and rehabilitation strategies from Redmond’s Watershed Plan.
- Draft tailored watershed plans that integrate stormwater retrofits, habitat restoration, monitoring, outreach, and programmatic activities to improve stream health.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to implement regional stormwater facilities and champion low-impact development (LID) strategies aligned with both the ESAP and municipal regulations.
- Oversee NPDES Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) and Stormwater Management for Existing Development (SMED) program delivery, ensuring compliance with state permit requirements.
- Lead long-range watershed planning, utility system planning, and community engagement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on Redmond’s Storm and Surface Water Systems Plan (SSWSP) development and implementation to prioritize flood prevention, habitat restoration, and stormwater infrastructure investment priorities.
- Collaborate on identifying, prioritizing, and managing stormwater capital improvement projects (CIP) including stormwater retrofits.
- Engage community and interest groups through public meetings, outreach campaigns, and educational efforts that bolster ESAP goals and foster stewardship of watersheds and stormwater systems.
- Coordinate with regional partners on restoration, mitigation, and stormwater planning initiatives.
- Provide consultation and grant sourcing, scope development,



contract administration, budget coordination, implementation and deliverable oversight, and reporting.
- Communicate complex technical issues clearly, crafting reports, visual materials, and presentations that inform city leadership, elected officials, partner agencies, and the public.
- Serve as a technical lead providing strategic planning leadership.
- Apply independent professional judgment to integrate watershed health, stormwater management, and regulatory compliance into recommendations that advance Redmond’s vision for a resilient, sustainable water environment.

Required Qualifications

- Demonstrated knowledge of stormwater and watershed systems.
- A strong understanding of regulatory requirements such as the Western Washington NPDES Phase II permit or similar environmental regulatory programs.
- Experience in developing or implementing watershed or basin level plans.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and programs throughout their full lifecycle.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including interdisciplinary teams, consultants, regulatory agencies, and community members.
- Understanding budgetary principles and practices, including coordinating with financial analysis teams and integrating fiscal considerations into planning documents.

Preferred Experience

- Skilled in communicating complex and sometimes contentious technical topics clearly and effectively in written, oral, and graphic formats to staff, elected officials, and the public.
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage workload to meet established deadlines and quality expecta

📌 Senior Watershed Planner (Redmond)
🏢 City of Redmond, WA
📍 Redmond