Salary: $138,719.04 – $176,371.92 Annually
Location: Bothell, WA
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-00077
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: 2/1/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Learn more about this position and apply today on City of Bothell’s Government Jobs page.

Job Description:

The City of Bothell is searching for an innovative, collaborative and experienced Deputy Community Development Director to help lead the Community Development Department for one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of Washington.

The Deputy will serve as an inspiring and aspirational leader to help implement the community’s vision of a walkable, livable, affordable, and sustainable city for a growing and increasingly diverse population.

The individual that fills this senior-level, exempt position will collaborate with the Department Director to develop and implement a strategic vision for integrated Department operations and procedures, leading to a supportive and enriching work culture. The Deputy Director will help refine department goals; manage the department budget; assess current processes and workloads; and nurture relationships with partner agencies, community groups, and businesses.

About City of Bothell:

About the City of Bothell’s Community Development Department: 

  • 27 employees and has an annual operating budget of over $4.7 million. 
  • Manages and implements over $1 million in federal and state grant resources. 

Day-to-day activities include the oversight and management of core Department functions including planning (long range and current), environmental review, historic preservation, and permit services; as well as contract management, grants and special projects that require independent judgment on complex and emerging issues.

What Will the Deputy Director Do?

  • Oversee updating the comprehensive plan; identify and scope key implementation steps, partners and resources focusing on (but not limited to) downtown development, housing needs, mobility options, climate resilience, and urban forestry.
  • Oversee development of municipal code updates to advance city policies and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
  • Manage and coach a team of outstanding professionals in the areas of community planning and permitting.
  • Be a principal advisor on planning issues and demonstrate leadership in areas that impact the community.
  • Lead planning and permit services functions through effective staff management, resource allocation, and sound fiscal practices.
  • Manage assigned staff; develop goals and priorities; schedule and assign tasks and projects, evaluate performance; develop staff skills and coordinate training.
  • Act as the Department Director when needed.

What Does the Deputy Director Need to be Successful?

  • 5 years of increasingly responsible experience as a public sector manager and leader with a track record of empowering a work environment conducive to positive morale, professionalism, creativity, and teamwork. The Deputy Director will prioritize empathy, humility and patience while remaining open to new ideas and a range of perspectives.
  • Bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as Urban Planning, Architecture, Earth Sciences, Business or Public Administration. Master’s degree in similar disciplines is desirable. AICP Certification is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the Washington State Growth Management Act, local government procedures and responsibilities, and recent legislation relating to land use, housing and climate. 
  • Communication and interpersonal skills at a level necessary to develop collaborative working relationships. Executive-level tools and skills to manage multiple, high-priority assignments, and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities.
  • Ability to facilitate and conduct in-person and virtual public participation activities, meetings and hearings; present and explain planning reports and information in public meetings.
  • Focus on embracing diversity and engaging with marginalized communities and individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs.

To read the full job description, click here. 

Anticipated Recruitment Timeline:

Candidates will be notified if they have been selected for an interview during the week of February 12th with interviews occurring the week of February 19th. 

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.