12 City Of Renton Public Works Supervisor Jobs Hiring Near You

Salary : $110,172.00 - $134,292.00 Annually
Location : Renton, WA, WA
Job Type: AFSCME
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00048
Department: PW - Transportation
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
The City of Renton's Public Works department is recruiting to fill a Program Development Coordinator 2 in the Transportation Systems Division. The Transportation Systems Division includes the Traffic Operations & Signal, Roadway Design and Bridge, and Transportation Planning sections. This senior-level position within the Transportation Planning Section will support key transportation initiatives, including roadway, nonmotorized, and pavement rehabilitation projects; grant administration; capital budget planning; and coordination of capital project delivery.
The role will also assist with transportation capital budgets, budget processes, and the Commute Trip Reduction Program, including marketing and employer surveys. An engineering degree is not required, but engineering experience or licensure may support assignment of engineering-related duties. Traffic engineering experience is preferred but not required.
Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent
benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

In this role you will:

• Lead planning activities and technical analyses within the Transportation Planning section.
• Manage tasks or components of transportation planning studies, with a focus on multi-modal system planning and integration.
• Provide strategic input and direction on transportation initiatives aligned with citywide goals.
• Oversee the Transportation Capital Improvement Program for the Transportation Systems Division.
• Prepare the annual Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, including comprehensive project descriptions, cost estimates, scheduling, and funding forecasts.
• Recommend capital allocations and monitor program revenues and expenditures across federal, state, local, and private funding sources.
• Assist with the development and administration of the division budget.
• Coordinate construction scheduling, financing, and short-range planning with regional partners including WSDOT, METRO, King County, and adjacent cities.
• Facilitate interagency collaboration to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Lead grant program development, submission, and compliance activities.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely execution of grant-related tasks, including Transportation Improvement Board arterial deficiency ratings.
• Track program and project progress to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and legal requirements.
• Monitor fee accounts to support timely project initiation and financial accountability.
• Support the development, coordination, and implementation of transportation policies within the City's Comprehensive Plan.
• Collaborate with consultants, internal departments, and external agencies to advance program goals.
• Develop and deliver presentations to elected officials, community groups, and stakeholders.
• Represent the City as a liaison to public and private organizations, ensuring alignment with transportation program objectives and regulations.
• Prepare position papers, memoranda, and technical reports.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for assigned programs and initiatives.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

To view a complete job description, click here:
We are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Planning, Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in civil engineering, systems development, transportation system problem-solving and analysis, or transportation program/project management.

OR

• 8 years of relevant education and experience.

AND

• Valid Driver's License
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Successful passing of a required background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a typical office environment.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Telework Program
The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Accommodation
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need.
Selection Procedure
Please consider visiting the City of Renton's for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website:
The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.
This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
• The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

• The City contributes 3% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

• Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS*
  • Probation Officer

*If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.

• Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

VEBA
The City contributes 1% of base pay into individual employee VEBA accounts, which can be used to pay out of pocket medical expenses.
Life Insurance

• A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
• Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
• Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

• Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

• The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

• Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).
• Employees may access their vacation immediately.

Sick Leave

• Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
• Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

• A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

• The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

• The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.

Hours of Work

• Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

• Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.
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Please explain why you are interested in the Development Program Coordinator 2 position with the City of Renton.
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Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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List up to 3 projects, tasks, or assignments that you have experience with that involve public infrastructure, roadway infrastructure, or the use and spending of public funds noting your role or assignment on the project. If none, write N/A.
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Describe your experience working with program budgets noting the range of the budget and what duties you performed to organize and monitor progress or success. If none, write N/A.
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What skills or experience are you interested in gaining from this position that would be new for you.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions.Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?