Senior Smart Curbs Planner (Senior Transportation Planner)

Join us in shaping Seattles streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) we dont just move peoplewe connect communities build safer streets and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future were tackling big challenges: making travel safer cutting carbon emissions and ensuring reliable affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast and were growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024 were building sidewalks fixing bridges and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

Were a team of problem solvers planners engineers communicators and field crewsbringing purpose-driven work to life. Now we need passionate innovative talent like you. Lets build a Seattle that works for everyonetogether!

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has an exciting opportunity for a thoughtful innovative planner to help reimagine how packages goods and services flow through our city every our Transit & Mobility Division were advancing smarter more sustainable ways to manage curb spacemaking Seattle easier to navigate for businesses delivery partners and the public.

Were seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to play a key leadership role in Stage Two of the U.S. Department of Transportations SMART Grant. Our project Smart Curbs for Better Access: A Digital Data-Driven Approach Across Cities is a partnership between Seattle and Minneapolis focused on using technology and real-time data to improve curb access and make deliveries more efficient. This work directly supports economic vitality and helps businesses thrive in a growing dynamic city.

In this role you will serve as the deputy project manager working closely with the SMART Grant project manager to bring several high-impact initiatives to life. You will collaborate with local businesses commercial delivery companies and internal and external partners to test innovative tools and solutionsand see the results of your work make a difference on Seattles streets.

Were looking for a proactive creative Senior Transportation Planner who thrives in a collaborative environment can move critical tasks forward with minimal supervision and is energized by applying new ideas in the real world.

If youre excited by data-driven planning meaningful partnerships and shaping systems the public interacts with every day wed love to hear from you.

• Lead the procurement contracting and on-the-ground implementation of innovative curb sensor technologiessuch as in-ground occupancy sensors or automated camera systems. This work requires thoughtful coordination clear communication and close collaboration with teams across SDOT and other City departments to successfully deliver within the three-year grant timeline.
• Guide the planning and rollout of up to five neighborhood urban freight curb plans. This includes coordinating supervising and offering strategic direction to multiple consultant teams contributing to outreach data collection research and analysis. You will ensure all consultant work meets SDOTs standards stays on schedule and remains within budget.
• Manage all SDOT reporting requirements for the SMART Grant in alignment with USDOT and City of Minneapolis expectations. Responsibilities include preparing quarterly project updates budget requests data plans implementation reports and other required documentation.
• Develop and advance data-driven policy recommendations for commercial vehicle load zones. This work involves close collaboration with curbside management staff external business partners data engineers and other key stakeholders to turn insights into actionable equitable policies.
• Collect manage and analyze commercial vehicle activity data to support policy development leadership briefings and operational decision-making.
• Represent SDOT in the Open Mobility Foundations Smart Curb Collaborative by attending monthly meetings sharing updates on SMART Grant progress offering technical expertise on data best practices and collaborating with peer cities on emerging curb management solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelors degree in engineering transportation planning urban planning or a related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience with transportation planning or transportation development in a large complex urban system.

OR:An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience managing grant-funded projects with a strong track record of delivering complex work on time and within scope.
• Hands-on experience navigating federally funded grant reporting and implementation requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural workplace and provide excellent service to a diverse range of partners community members and customers.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and methods especially those used in curbspace management urban logistics and goods movement.
• Experience leading community outreach and engagement efforts including facilitating discussions with varied stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing complex transportation challenges and developing clear practical and innovative solutions.
• Experience using ArcGIS software for mapping analysis and visualization.
• Proven ability to work independently manage competing priorities and move work forward with minimal oversight.

Other Requirements:
Work Environment:

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including professional work and education verifications.

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the 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$60.55 - $70.40 hourly.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Ryan Jonesat .

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: May Apply:This position is open to all candidates who 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 disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.