About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
 

The Opportunity
WSDOT Eastern Region is recruiting to fill a Transportation Planning Specialist 3 position in the Multimodal Planning Office. In this role, you will assist the Senior Transportation Planner with leading the development and implementation of various planning studies and transportation planning analysis involving multimodal subarea/corridor management plans, transportation modeling analysis and community engagement. The position will serve as an Eastern Region Multimodal Planning representative on various local multimodal planning efforts and will be responsible for developing and leading extensive community engagement.
 
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Planning Specialist 3 will:

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the review, evaluation, and preparation of multimodal reports/studies, analysis, and initiatives. 
• Identify and determine the appropriate analysis, community engagement, and plan/study deliverables.
• Perform and/or lead geographic information systems (GIS) analysis for a variety of planning efforts.
• Represent WSDOT Eastern Region in local agency, MPO, and RTPO land use and modal transportation planning efforts. 
• Lead or assist the review of local comprehensive plans and Growth Management coordination. 
• Lead the preparation and implementation of study schedules, community engagement plans, and elements supporting plan development.
• Collaborate locally and statewide in identifying and planning "practical" multimodal transportation systems that provide for planned/current land use.
• Perform or assist with travel demand modeling and operational analysis on traffic modeling, evaluate proposed improvements, draw conclusions from data forecasts, prepare reports that include specific recommendations concerning the development of rural and/or urban multimodal transportation systems. 
• Analyze crash data. 
• Prepare and present oral/written presentations internal and external to WSDOT.
• Manage the development and updating of project websites and/or GIS platforms.
• Develop study specific community engagement plan.

• A Bachelor’s Degree involving major study in planning, engineering, transportation, architecture or related field. 
• Two (2) years of professional experience in planning practices including analysis and evaluation of transportation issues and problems OR one (1) year as a Transportation Planning Specialist 2, Transportation Engineer 2, or equivalent classification in local/regional agencies or private sector. (A Master’s degree in one of these fields can substitute for one year of required experience.)
• Experience communicating effectively with diverse individuals and groups utilizing oral, written, and electronic communication methods.
• Skills to perform field verifications, compile/collect data, prepare/review technical reports, prepare correspondence, and record information in a usable format utilizing a computer and available software.
• The ability to travel to various locations through the state and work in the field in and around traffic.
• A valid driver’s license.

• Four (4) years practitioner experience in transportation and/or urban and regional planning. 
• Experience using and interpreting results of travel demand models.
• Supervisory and/or project lead experience.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• The ability to telework to some extent will be expected.
• By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.        
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov 

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.  
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.  
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more.