Planner, Senior

Bothell, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 99702 - 126766

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

Job posting edited as of January 28 2026 - Salary information: The AFSCME Union contract is currently under negotiations and therefore the COLA for 2026 is not currently reflected in this job posting. We anticipate to have that released soon.

Recruitment information:The first round of application will be reviewed on February 17th

Other details:

Standard 5/8s schedule first 6 months
Onsite for the first 3 months with the option of shifting to a hybrid after that time

The Community Development Department is looking for creative collaborative and experienced Senior Planners! In this role you will help lead the Departments growing portfolio of long-range planning projects in one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of Washington. You will work within a supportive and creative team environment helping to implement the communitys vision of a walkable livable affordable and sustainable city. A successful candidate will assist developers and the public with zoning regulations collaborate with board and commission members engage with regional partners and help verify compliance with State Federal and City land use policies and regulations.

What will you do in this position

Work on Long-range Community Development and planning efforts.
Support implementation of the Citys Comprehensive Plan and other strategic policy programs.
Deploy strategic housing climate and resilience initiatives.
Steward revisions to zoning code and development regulations.
Foster relationships and collaborate with regional partners to address and implement community goals.

A successful candidate in this position will:

Facilitate clear and efficient communication of information and ideas through diverse communication channels.
Streamline work processes and adeptly coordinate and collaborate with your team.
Evaluate and prioritize various tasks projects and demands.
Bring with them a strong understanding of the Growth Management Act and Planning in Washington State.
Work together with the Bothell community and city departments to cultivate strong and successful partnerships.
Have interest or eligibility for certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

About City of Bothell:

The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51670 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothells increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
Learn more about the Citys Comprehensive Plan
Bothells City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities
Learn more about the City of Bothells Community Development here.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualificationsclick here.

We are committed to being a safe equitable and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for improving peoples lives. The City of Bothell recruits hires trains promotes compensates and administers all personnel actions without regard to race color religion sex sex stereotyping pregnancy (which includes pregnancy childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) gender gender identity gender expression national origin age mental or physical disability ancestry medical condition marital status military or veteran status citizenship status sexual orientation genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process please send an email to. To learn more about the City of Bothells commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why BothellBothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to think outside the box. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits. We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance state pension membership and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction alternative work schedules flexible work environment and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.

Position DescriptionPlease note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.Job posting edited as of January 28 2026 - Salary information: The AFSCME Union contract is currently under negotiations...