Senior Planner – Team Lead (WSDOT)

Salary: $71,520.00 – $96,156.00 Annually
Location: Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Job Number: 22DOT-OR-30873
First Review of Applications: August 31, 2022
Closing: 8/30/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Learn more about this position and apply today at WSDOT’s Government Jobs page.

Job Description:

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 is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the critical role of Senior Planner – Team Lead. The individual in this role will contribute to the regional planning, and project delivery efforts. This position leads and supervises staff in various fish passage projects, building strong partnerships, coordinating with regional planning organizations, local jurisdictions, tribal nations, and agencies, while maintaining good working relationships with internal and external customers. Our top candidate possesses planning expertise, management skills, and the understanding of practical solutions.

What to Expect:

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Senior Planner – Team Lead will:

• Oversee staff and/or consultants in the development and management of scope, schedule, and budget of assigned fish passage projects and other pre-design activities.
• Manage staff and consultants in the development of the Preliminary Hydraulic Design (PHD), Context and Modal Accommodation Report (CMAR), and Basis of Design (BOD), and all other work to complete pre-design efforts.
• Attend and represent Olympic Region at public project forums and workshops.
• Coordinate field reviews of fish passage sites with stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and edit project documents and web content.
• Prepare executive updates regarding study progress and make recommendations as needed.
• Respond to public inquires. 
• Provide ongoing staff supervision by reviewing work products, assigning work, and adjusting work assignments and schedules. 
• Supervise, mentor, coach, and develop staff, including preparing periodic performance appraisals.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this opportunity, at least one the following are required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree involving major study in transportation, urban, regional or land use planning, engineering, natural or physical sciences or a closely related study -AND- four (4) years professional transportation experience involving analysis and evaluation of transportation issues and problems (A Master’s degree in one of the above fields will substitute for one year of required experience). -OR-
• One (1) year as a Transportation Planning Specialist 3, Transportation Engineer 3 or equivalent classification in city or county agencies such as a Senior Planner. 

In addition to one of the above, the following are also required: 

• Knowledge of transportation planning principles and current related federal, state, and WSDOT policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Experience conducting analysis and/or producing reports and presentations that further the linking of planning, scoping, and design.
• Experience using a personal computer to develop calculations, documents, spreadsheets, estimates and project scheduling. This requires the understanding of the functions of programs involved.
• Experience effectively communicating with others both written and orally.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Knowledge of the WSDOT pre-design process including development of the CMAR, BOD, and project summary material.

• Experience conducting public meetings, presenting complex information to a diverse audience, collecting, and recording information, and preparing written documents.
• Experience with staff supervision, mentoring, coaching, or development.
• Experience with project management including budget tracking, scheduling, deliverable review, and contract compliance.
• Experience working with Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, local agencies, and tribal governments.
• Knowledge of the Growth Management Act.
• The ability to safely and legally operate a state vehicle.

Important Notes:

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.   
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. However, the first review of applications will be conducted August 31, 2022. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
• By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.   
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

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.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may 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.

Contact Us:

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Robyn Lovely at LovelyR@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 22DOT-OR-30873 in the subject line.