Development Review Supervisor

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. Make an impact on how our community grows! The City of Bothell is looking for a Development Review Supervisor to lead a talented team, guide complex development projects, and provide technical expertise in civil engineering and development review. This is an exciting opportunity to shape efficient processes, build strong community partnerships, and help deliver high-quality development services. What will you do in this position? Supervise and develop assigned staff by delegating tasks and projects, prioritizing workloads, coordinating training, monitoring performance and results, reviewing work products for quality, and implementing organizational changes. Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in utilities, civil engineering, and project management. Supports and mentors staff throughout all phases of permitting and development, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, and project schedules, both on- and off-site. Build collaborative relationships and promote effective communication among the Development Services team—including Community Development, Building Department, and Community Risk Reduction—as well as the community, contractors, developers, and City departments. Interprets and communicates City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Lead the development and continuous improvement of development services programs and processes , including Design and Construction Standards, Municipal Code provisions, forms, and fee structures. Develops work plans, program improvements, processes, and forecasts to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness. A successful candidate in this position will: Foster open communication and contribute to a respectful, inclusive environment. Quickly identify challenges and apply logical, evidence-based approaches to resolve them. Contribute to group success by sharing knowledge, resources, and responsibility. Support sustainability and long-term value in decision-making. Understand and respond to the needs of customers and the community with empathy. Uphold high standards of service in support of organizational and community goals. 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 Organizational Values and the Bothell’s City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities. Learn more about the City of Bothell's Public Works Department 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. The City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Bothell