Senior Transportation Planner – Transportation Planning Specialist 4

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WSDOT
WA, United States

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Title:

Senior Transportation Planner – Transportation Planning Specialist 4

Location:

Spokane, WA 

Salary:

$71,520.00

Job ID:

75729
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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
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has an exciting opportunity for an enterprising transportation planner who has strong analytical and communication skills and a passion for multimodal transportation solutions. As the Senior Transportation Planner (TPS 4) in Spokane, WA, this position will be leading a multidiscipline team to deliver inclusive practical solutions to advance the agency’s goals, values, and mission. This position will lead, supervise, and take an active role in conducting planning processes required by federal law, state planning processes, transportation modeling, data collection, system analysis, and major project planning. The Senior Transportation Planner will be responsible for representing WSDOT in a variety of forums including interacting and coordinating with other WSDOT departments as well as external agency partners including regional planning organizations, local jurisdictions, and other state agencies. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining positive and constructive working relationships with internal and external customers. To thrive in this role, qualified individuals will need to be self-starters, embrace continuous process improvement, and have a strong commitment to advancing the policy goals of WSDOT.
 
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Senior Transportation Planner will:
  • Lead and guide major planning study efforts in the Eastern Region.
  • Lead WSDOT Eastern Region in the coordination and implementation of region transportation modeling and multimodal transportation analysis.
  • Serve as the region's primary steward of various multimodal data sets along with the WSDOT's use of the MPO regional Travel Demand Model (TDM). 
  • Use and supervise the use of VISSUM, Sidra, Synchro, Highway Capacity Manual, crash, safety, GIS and other software analysis tools.
  • Collaborate with community partners and the general public to develop multimodal plans, policies, or projects. 
  • Assist partners in developing agreements for joint and shared studies.
  • Manage planning study Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) and executive TAC meetings.
  • Develop community engagement plans and assist in community outreach efforts. 
  • Adapt to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
  • Assist the MPO in the development and update of regional TDM, as needed. 
  • Manage the collection and maintenance of various multimodal data sets using various types of data collection equipment.
  • Supervise and perform various technical transportation/planning analyses for planning efforts and region multimodal transportation projects. 
  • Day to day supervision of the transportation data and modeling staff person to ensure goals and objectives of programs and projects are met within available resources. 
  • Develop Request for Qualifications (RFQ's) and scopes of work to obtain consultant services.
  • Develop and administer consultant contracts and oversee project management, as necessary.
  • Plan and schedule transportation analysis and modeling resources to support project development and multimodal planning studies. 
  • Evaluate the work of the planning staff including annual performance management plans, reviewing and approving timesheets, reviewing and approving leave requests, and other supervisory responsibilities. 
  • Train and mentor planning and other staff as necessary.
 
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
  • A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, or Political Science or related field.
  • At least three (3) years of professional transportation or land use planning experience.
  • Experience effectively communicating with others both written and orally.
 
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have: 
  • Experience with regional transportation modeling and traffic analysis.
  • Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or Landscape Architecture.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
  • Experience managing consultants.
  • Experience leading transportation studies.
  • Experience with reviewing transportation analyses.
  • Five (5) years of experience as a Transportation or Land Use Planner.
  • Experience leading inclusive community engagement efforts.
  • Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.
 
Important Notes 
  • This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
  • This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
  • Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 357-16-197 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 
 
Why WSDOT 
  • Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
  • Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees can earn up to 25 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. Go to State Benefits for more information. 
 
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT? 

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
 
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, D. Jordan at jordand@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 22DOT-ER-61028 in the subject line.