Transportation Planning Specialist 3 (In-Training)
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 Eastern Region is recruiting to fill a Transportation Planning Specialist 3 (TPS3) position in the Multimodal Planning Office. In this role, you will assist the Senior Transportation Planner with leading the development and implementation of various planning studies and transportation planning analysis involving subarea /corridor management plans, transportation modeling analysis and community engagement. The position will service as an Eastern Region Multimodal Planning representative on various local multimodal planning efforts, and will be responsible for developing and leading extensive community engagement.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Planning Specialist will:
- Lead, supervise and coordinate the review, evaluation, and preparation of reports/studies.
- Perform and/or lead geographic information systems (GIS) analysis for a variety of planning efforts.
- Lead the preparation and implementation of study schedules, community engagement plans and elements supporting plan development.
- Prepare and present oral/written presentations internal and external to WSDOT.
- Perform travel demand modeling and operational analysis on traffic modeling.
- Evaluate proposed improvements and draw conclusions from data forecasts.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- A Bachelor's Degree involving major study in planning, engineering, transportation, architecture or related field.
- Experience in planning practices including analysis and evaluation of transportation issues and problems.
- Experience communicating effectively with diverse individuals and groups utilizing oral, written, and electronic communication methods.
- Experience reading, understanding, interpreting and applying information contained in manuals, highway design and construction documents/plans.
- Skills to perform field verifications, compile/collect data, sketch/draft drawings, prepare/review technical reports, prepare correspondence, and record information in a usable format utilizing a computer and available software.
- The ability to travel to various locations through the state and work in the field in and around traffic.
- A valid driver's license.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Practitioner experience in Planning.
- Supervisory and/or project lead experience.
Important Notes
- The hiring manager is looking to hire at the Transportation Planning Specialist 3 level, however this position has been approved for in-training which will allow candidates to be considered as a Transportation Planning Specialist 2 or Transportation Planning Specialist 3, depending on qualifications.
Why WSDOT
- 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.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
- 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.
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 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. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
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Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Rachel Giese at gieser@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 20DOT-ER-60153 in the subject line.