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Description About WSDOT The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation.

The Opportunity WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 5 to join the Olympic Region's Multimodal Planning team as the Multimodal Planning Implementation Lead, who provides strategic and tactical leadership to a team responsible for planning studies, Growth Management Act (GMA) coordination, compliance with state and federal transportation planning requirements, collaboration with local and regional partners, and regionwide community engagement efforts. The Lead supervises and develops staff, oversees consultant activities, and develops and maintains good working relationships with internal and external partners. This position contributes to a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture that supports equal opportunity and belonging.

What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Multimodal Planning Implementation Lead will: Provide program leadership for ORMMP multimodal planning activities including regionwide deliberations for planning priorities and resource allocation. Provide subject matter direction, leadership, and management on statutory, regulatory, policy, and procedural matters related to multimodal transportation planning, WSDOT planning studies, and federal Planning and Environmental Linkages studies. Provide subject matter direction, leadership, and management to staff reviewing local agency comprehensive plans and transportation plans for compliance with Washington's GMA and consistency with WSDOT policies, priorities, plans and standards.

Oversee the development and execution of planning studies, including management of scopes, schedules, budgets, staff, and consultant activities. Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, correspondence, and public-facing materials that clearly communicate planning analyses, recommendations, and project information. Coordinate and maintain partnerships with local agencies, tribal nations, transit agencies, elected officials, federal and state agencies, and community stakeholders.

Supervise, mentor, and develop staff by providing performance management, training, workload coordination, hiring support, and guidance on policies and labor agreements. Provide program-level strategic oversight for community engagement and Title VI initiatives, including oversight of inclusive engagement practices, equity compliance activities, and coordination with the Office of Equity and Civil Rights. Proactively oversee development and implementation of all community engagement activities within ORMMP.

Represent WSDOT Olympic Region in coordination with RTPOs, MPOs, and partner agencies while supporting statewide planning initiatives, Scenic Byways programs, and park-and-ride planning activities. Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required: Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to use critical problem-solving skills, tact, strategic judgment, logical thinking, common sense, hard work, and tenacity to solve difficult and complex challenges while staying within the parameters of good practice. Collaborative Approach: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and to independently achieve program objectives.

Written Communication: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with others through formal and informal writing consistent with standards of established English grammar and composition. Communication Proficiency: Skills to communicate complex information effectively and professionally to diverse audiences, including those with non-technical backgrounds, using oral, written, and visual means, via telephone, email, text, written memoranda, reports, video conferencing, computer conferencing, in-person presentations, and other methods. Supervisory Skills: Experience with hiring, developing, supervising, mentoring, coaching, and performance managing diverse teams.

Transportation Planning Experience: Advanced knowledge of transportation planning principles and current related federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and guidance documents. Project and Program Management Experience: Experience developing and implementing processes and tools to manage or support transportation planning projects, including budget tracking, scheduling, coordination of tasks, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Engagement Experience: Experience designing and conducting stakeholder and public meetings, collecting and recording meeting information, and preparing written summaries, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and traditionally underserved communities.

Technical and Digital Literacy: Proficiency with Windows-based computers and software, such as MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook; Cloud computing; virtual meeting software, such as MS Teams; and various software applications used to develop calculations, documents, spreadsheets, estimates, and project scheduling. Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the above, the following is also required: Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain during site visits, perform duties low to the ground or at ground level, and stand for extended periods of time. It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate: Professional Transportation Planning Expertise: Demonstrated application of analytical, technical, and policy knowledge in transportation planning, engineering, land use, environmental, or public policy work comparable in scope and complexity to a Transportation Planning Specialist 4, Transportation Engineer 3, or equivalent role in a government agency, non-governmental organization, or consultant. This competency may be demonstrated through education and/or professional experience.

Comprehensive Planning Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of Washington's Growth Management Act and Washington State policies and guidance related to land use, active transportation, system preservation, and transportation operations and management. Interagency and Stakeholder Coordination: Demonstrated experience collaborating with local and state agencies, MPOs, RTPOs, and tribal nations to support transportation planning initiatives. Technical and Operational Capability: Demonstrated experience with quantitative and geospatial data analysis and display to support planning and decision-making using geospatial analysis software, travel demand models, and traffic operations models.

Important Notes This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs. This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options consistent with business and project needs. Occasional travel, including overnight travel, within Washington State, is an expectation of this position for field visits, meetings, and training.

Work is performed in both office and field environments, including outdoor site visits in inclement weather during daytime and nighttime hours. This position requires traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain; working low to the ground or at ground level; and standing for extended periods of time. The incumbent may be exposed to hazards including severe weather, loud noise, vehicle exhaust and other air quality hazards, high-volume and high-speed traffic, heavy construction equipment, chemicals, construction materials, creeks and other bodies of water, and unsanitary environmental conditions.

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 applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of 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 www.uscis.gov. 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 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn 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. 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. 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. This cover letter should convey your ability to meet the Written Communication and Communication Proficiency competencies.

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. Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed.

Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity. 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 may contact the listed Recruiter. 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 www.uscis.gov

Contact Us For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at yasmin.munoz@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-OR-32508 in the subject line.