Senior Transportation Planner (Planner 3)
About The Position
The Senior Transportation Planner (Planner 3) works on a wide range of transportation projects, including multimodal planning, transportation and land-use coordination, policy and code updates, and strategies to improve safety, access, and mobility. As part of the Long Range Planning team, the position helps translate community and executive priorities into policies, programs, and investments, collaborating with County departments, partner agencies, and local communities. Current priorities include improving multimodal transportation planning, updating transportation regulations and impact fee programs, and advancing safer, more connected transportation options. The role requires a strong understanding of long-range planning principles and regulatory frameworks, including Washington’s Growth Management Act, comprehensive planning, and the relationship between land use and transportation. The planner applies long-range policies through development regulations, capital facilities planning, transportation improvement programs, safety work, and related planning and investment decisions. The position independently manages complex planning projects, develops actionable recommendations, and collaborates with colleagues, partner agencies, elected officials, and community members. The position is primarily remote, with an option to work in the office. Attendance at required in-person meetings and occasional travel to work sites, businesses, and meeting locations is expected. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. A background check is required as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field; additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- Three years of related planning work; additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- Strong understanding of long-range planning principles, practices, and regulatory frameworks, including Washington’s Growth Management Act and comprehensive planning.
- Understanding of the relationship between land use and transportation, and of how long-range policies are implemented through regulations, capital facilities planning, transportation improvement programs, safety work, and investment decisions.
- Sound judgment, analytical skills, and communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage complex planning projects, work under broad direction, prioritize tasks, and produce clear, actionable recommendations.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues, partner agencies, elected officials, and community members, and communicate planning concepts to different audiences.
- Must attach a current resume and cover letter to the application.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must authorize and complete a background check as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned planning projects and programs.
- Develop and prepare planning documents, including drafting code amendments, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Interpret local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to assigned responsibilities, and stay informed about legislative changes.
- Conduct research and special studies, prepare reports, and collect and analyze statistical or technical data for a wide range of planning functions.
- Participate in and lead the preparation and presentation of reports and information to County officials, departments, external entities, and the general public.
- Lead and contribute to transportation planning initiatives, including multimodal planning, transportation and land-use coordination, policy and code updates, and transportation safety and mobility strategies.
- Collaborate with County colleagues, partner agencies, elected officials, and community members to advance transportation solutions and long-range priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
