Transportation Planner / Senior Transportation Planner - System Design & Scheduling

Overview

As the System Design & Scheduling Planner, you will provide subject matter expertise to review, evaluate, and propose changes to the fixed-route bus networks. In conjunction with other division leaders, you will be responsible for planning routing and scheduling changes to accommodate community needs. You will collaborate with counties, cities, transit agencies, the state DOT, and private entities to provide information on Community Transit routes and necessary supportive infrastructure.

Essential Duties

1. Use technical analysis and available data to research route performance issues and provide subject matter expertise to create and evaluate proposed future-facing route network changes.

2. Work on cross-functional project teams where system design and operational knowledge is required. As well as work with other internal teams on equity requirements and reporting for state and federal funding partners.

3. Serve as the division’s lead on equity and Title VI-related analysis and reporting. Coordinate Title VI and equity review processes for agency projects including authorizing final analysis memos for Board review.

4. Perform spot reviews of system failures, performance barriers, walkshed feasibility, pathway feasibility, or other infrastructure and geographical components that affect system accessibility and feasibility.

5. Conduct site visits for project feasibility, which include identifying operational design issues and potential opportunities.

6. Support the division by developing presentation materials, drafting staff memorandum, and participating in interagency/inter-jurisdictional groups, committees, and forums, as needed.

7. Perform other duties of a similar nature, as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. Transportation Planner (Pay Range: $85,280 - $119,393)

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, or related field

• 1 year of experience in transportation planning and multi-agency coordination

2. Senior Transportation Planner (Pay Range: $90,948 - $127,326)

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, engineering, public administration, or related field

• 3 years of experience in transportation planning and multi-agency coordination

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

• Project management principles and techniques

• Transit service, operation, scheduling, and system planning practices

• Public policy planning process

• Market research, demographics, and survey methods

• Financial and statistical analysis

• Multimodal/intermodal facility planning

• Federal, state, and local legislation and regulations governing land use, environmental impact, and transit operations

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion is valued and leveraged to uphold Community Transit’s Core Values and achieve the vision and mission of the organization

• Project management

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

• Negotiating and influencing

• Analytical

• Working independently with limited supervision

• Collaborating cross-functionally

• Process improvement

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Remix tools

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in transportation planning and operational design

• Experience with Title VI requirements and reporting

• AICP Certification

Working Conditions

90-100% of your work will be performed in an office environment and requires you to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings. You may also need to complete tasks in noisy environments.

0-10% of your work will be in the field, in varying weather conditions.

Application and Selection Process

• Only on-line applications accepted.

• Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled.

• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position. The evaluation process may include interviews, background check, reference checks and various performance tests.

Employee Benefits

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan. In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue of 24 days of Paid Time off (192 hours) in their first year and nine (9) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full list of all benefits and details can be found .

If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position will be affected.