The Community Development Department is looking for a creative and collaborative individual to be its next Planner! In this role, you will advance the Department’s growing portfolio of long-range planning projects in one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of Washington. You will work in a supportive and creative team environment to help implement the community's vision of a walkable, livable, affordable, and sustainable city. You will assist developers and the public with zoning regulations, collaborate with commissions and regional partners, and help verify compliance with State, Federal, and City land use policies and regulations.

What will you do in this position?

• Support the implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
• Assist with the scoping and implementation of strategic housing, climate, and resilience initiatives.
• Help steward revisions to zoning code and development regulations.
• Utilize the ArcGIS software.

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.
• 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 51,760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75,000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothell’s increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
• Learn more about the City’s Comprehensive Plan
• Bothell’s City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here.

Recruitment information:

• First round of application will be reviewed on Monday, July 7, 2025

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 people’s 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 hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov.

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell?
Bothell 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.