Principal Transportation Planner Strategic Advisor 2 General Government
Principal Transportation Planner Strategic Advisor 2 General Government
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Position Description
Vision:Seattle Is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.
Mission:To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) we are recognized across the country for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quicklywerealways thinking about how to make transportation more accessible safe affordable and reliable for people who live in work in and visit Seattle.Werepassionate about creatingan equitable sustainable and vibrant city for everyone.
We have important jobs to do at SDOT. We plan and look after the citys transportation network add more bicycle and pedestrian paths take care of over 240 bridges and help people get better access to the regional transit system.Werea team ofnearly 1200hardworking people ready to serve Seattles public transportation needs 24 hours a day 7 days a week no matter the weather.
SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Transportation Planner (Strategic Advisor 2within our Policy & Planning Divisions Transportation Planning section. The Principal Planner leads a variety of multidisciplinary transportation planning and policy development projects. These projects may be citywide in scale or focused on a specific transportation corridor neighborhood or station area. Representative projects include the Seattle Transportation Plan station access plans for new light rail stations integrated network planning modespecific network planning bridge planning servicesand policy updates to manage emerging mobility and support electrification of the rightofway. The successful candidate will advocate the Citys interests to other agencies and promote the Citys Race and Social Justice initiative. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of supervisory experience technical transportation planning acumen and superior project management skills. This person should be comfortable leading major highprofile planning projects and studies briefing executives and elected officials and spearheading community engagement and communications strategies. This person should be highly collaborative as they will coordinate with colleagues throughout the DepartmentCityand agency staff. This position reports to the Transportation Planning Manager.Job Responsibilities
Serve as project manager for large complex multidisciplinary transportation planning studies.
Develop and track project budgets scopes schedules and performance measures;procureconsultant services.
Manage staff and consultant teams; work with agency partners; and manage risks.
Evaluate internal and external plans and proposals analyze policy issues prepare policy recommendations and advocate for City interests.
Engage with the public and stakeholders;maintaineffective working relationships with colleagues within SDOT and other City departments as well as those from federal state and regional agencies; and develop and implement community engagement strategies.
Develop recommendations for and advise the Department Director Mayor and City Council on transportation policy and planning activities.
Develop and implement work programs for citywide and community plans in partnership with other agencies.
Supervise the work of an Associate Transportation Planner and at times intern(s) and help them grow professionally.
Support department goals in promoting diversity equity and social justice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
5 years of project management experience for large complex transportation planning projects.
Education:
Bachelorsdegree in transportation planning urban planning public policy landscapearchitecture civilengineering orasimilar field.
OR:An equivalent combination of education and experience thatdemonstratesthe ability to perform thepositionsduties.
Though not requirements strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
Graduate degree in transportation planning urban planning public policy architecture engineering or a similar field.
5 years of experience in strategic planning policy analysis and development of recommendations for senior management.
3 years of experience working with elected officials members of the public private organizations and public agencies.
2 or more years of supervisory experience including managing work plans and preparing performance evaluations.
Experience developing plans to address freight transit pedestrian bicycle vehicular and emerging mobility system needs.
Experience working on bridge planning studies Type Size and Location studies or similar efforts.
Experience collecting analyzing and using data and GISto inform decisions and develop policy.
Familiarity with urban street design design standards and design guidelines.
Ability to grasp complex issuesidentifyalternative approaches to problems and issues develop policy recommendations and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to effectively work in a multicultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
Additional Information
Other Requirements:
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
- Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40hour work week.
Licenses:
Washington State Drivers License or equivalent mobility.
Additional Information:
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process:
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates mustsubmitthe following to be considered:
Completed NEOGOV online application.
Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
Current rsumindicatingrelevant experience and education.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including a potential background check.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Citys full salary range for this position is $54.60 $81.93Hourly.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
Job #202500330
If you are unable to apply online you maysubmita paper application by the closing date to our office.
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue Suite 5500
Seattle WA 98104
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people people with disabilitiesveteransand those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.
TheCityis a Drug Free Workplace.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
