Active Transportation GIS & Data Systems Specialist (TPS4)
Seattle, WA – Headquarters
 
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently seeking a motivated individual with strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills to fill a Transportation Planning Specialist 4 vacancy. Reporting to the Active Transportation Programs Manager, this position serves as the Active Transportation Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Data Systems Specialist. This specialist serves as the geospatial data development and data management lead for the division, and provides analytical support for capital projects, active transportation funding programs, and other programs serving active transportation users. The individual in this role provides general geospatial and data analysis support to the Active Transportation Division including establishing and facilitating effective data storage and retrieval systems, consistent with lean data principles, industry best practices and agency geospatial data standards. Additionally, this position serves as the liaison to WSDOT’s Transportation Data and GIS Office (TDGO), and Information Technology Division (ITD) groups and serves as the agency’s trails and paths data coordinator. They apply analytical skills to ensure compliance with the equity and environmental justice requirements found in the state’s Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act and other relevant state and federal laws and regulations. Their work is essential in support of WSDOT’s commitment to a resilient multimodal system, the safe system approach, Complete Streets, and network connectivity that will support accessible active transportation.