Region Planning Manager (WMS Band 3)
Region Planning Manager (WMS Band 3)
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Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is eager to hire an experienced Planning Manager in our North Central Region. The Region Planning Manager is accountable for directing developing and delivering all programs and services related to transportation planning activities for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in the North Central Region (NCR). If you are interested in taking on this rewarding challenge we invite you to apply!
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Region Planning Manager will:
- Manage and collaboratively produce priority Connecting Washington corridor plans sketches and transportation demand management (TDM) strategies.
- Lead planning communications with respective jurisdictions tribes and agencies that inform programming decisions to improve system performance.
- Work with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPO) to develop multimodal plans for their designated region-wide planning areas.
- Work with tribes and local governments to represent WSDOTs interests as the asset manager of key segments of a statewide transportation network.
- Review and provide updates to local comprehensive plans and federally required long-range statewide plans.
- Participate in the development of various statewide plans including the Washington Transportation Plan Freight Plan Human Services Plan and Bike/Pedestrian Plans.
- Responsible for working extensively with executive management and representing WSDOT by providing immediate responses and decisions in public settings project open houses public hearings MPOs RTPOs meetings community planning groups local agency meetings and meetings with land developers.
- Responsible for identifying developing and fostering unique transportation planning partnerships with local agencies tribes regulatory agencies special interest groups and private parties in a manner that service the interest of the state transportation system.
- Communicate the states position of various transportation-related issues with management of local jurisdictions tribes agencies business communities community groups and private citizens.
- Directs the NCR Planning Office establishing coordinated and strategic direction and leadership in the development and implementation of the following relevant timely accurate collaborative and forward-focused products that are also used to inform performance-based corridor investments.
- Prepares coordinates and integrates statewide transportation plans with local and regional transportation efforts required under the Growth Management Act (GMA). Facilitates local regional and public support of statewide transportation plans through WSDOT public involvement efforts.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:
- Seven (7) years of professional transportation planning experience involving analysis and evaluation of transportation.
OR
- Two (2) years of experience as Associate Planner/Transportation Planning Specialist 5 or above or equivalent role at public agency non-governmental organization or private consulting firm. Note: An advanced degree in transportation planning or related field may substitute for one year of experience.
- Strong command of strategic planning focused on sustainable and long-term performance and operation of the regions transportation system including strong command in the federal and state legislative process laws and regulation public administration processes strategic prioritization and performance measurements particularly related to transportation planning project definition programming design and construction at the national regional state and local levels.
- Knowledge in management leadership planning principles public administration and urban regional tribal and state planning laws and regulations including the GMA environmental and highway design laws and regulations requirements and initiatives performance measurement unified planning requirements project development and delivery the legislative process and protocols personnel administration merit system rules regulations and policies government-to-government relations the Governors and Secretarys transportation and regional priorities policymaking processes and political environments.
- Management leadership and strategic planning principles that empower and support a diverse staff and collaboration with and among various entities (including tribes local agencies MPO/RTPOs the private sector and the public)
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- A degree in planning public administration engineering or equivalent.
- Certified Transportation Planner (CTP) by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- The salary range listed includes the legislative approved general wage increase of 3% effective on July 1 2025.
- In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For union-represented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found inChapter 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.
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 mayearn 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.
- PlanFor 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 toState Benefitsfor more information.
Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:
- 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. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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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. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/ or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format maycontact the listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter Amanda Strebeck at. Please be sure to reference Region Planning Manager #2W040 in the subject line.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
