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 is currently seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 3 to serve as a Planner within the Public Transportation Division Office located in Seattle, WA. The individual in this role must be knowledgeable and experienced in transportation demand management, public engagement, and multimodal programs and policies. The Planner will be responsible for leading ongoing operations associated with statewide transportation demand management programs, leading statewide transportation demand management engagement activities, and supporting competitive grant development, solicitation, evaluation, and contract management. The successful candidate will also plan and conduct research on transportation demand management, active transportation, and other multimodal program areas. Our top candidate must have exceptional communication skills, as this position will engage with internal and external partners to facilitate collaborative decision making.
 
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Planner will:

• Ensure manuals, guidebooks, program guidance are up-to-date and are shared with stakeholders.
• Support program performance, data collection, and technical assistance. 
• Design, schedule, and facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and trainings with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Document and summarize meeting, workshop, and training outcomes.
• Format and disseminate workshop results, data, and input; incorporate data into corresponding planning and policy documents. 
• Develop criteria in accordance with legislative direction, program intent, and stakeholder feedback.
• Identify, evaluate, and refine performance metrics.
• Lead and manage grant solicitation process, technical support, and evaluation.
• Plan and conduct advanced transportation studies and policies and plan development projects related to trip reduction.
• Evaluate multidimensional and complex policy issues and plans that have division, agency or public transportation industry-wide applications and impacts.

• Two (2) years of professional transportation experience involving policy analysis, evaluation of transportation issues and problems, advocacy, program management -OR- two (2) years as a Transportation Planning Specialist 2 or equivalent classification in city or county agencies. 
• Knowledge and experience in transportation demand management, multimodal transportation networks and their use and multimodal transportation planning, policy, analysis, and project delivery.
• Skills to communicate effectively within interdisciplinary teams and share accurate and pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Ability to participate in, facilitate and support conflict resolution and provide feedback in an open, constructive, and professional manner.
• Demonstrated experience with taking policy proposals through the rulemaking and legislative process.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret law, RCW, rules, complex regulations, policies, budgets, and guidance.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal law rule making processes.
• The ability to manipulate and transport up to 40 pounds of equipment/tools. 
• The ability to use computers and a variety of software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Bachelor’s degree involving major study in planning, public policy, or administration; transportation; math or statistics; computer science; engineering; social science; or related field.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.   
• This position may be required to travel statewide intermittently. 
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
• The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long as and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. However, the first review of applications will be conducted November 30, 2022. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
• 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

• 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 may 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.

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.