Transportation Planner Iv

Salary: $113,235.20 - $143,520.00 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2024CM21269
Department: DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Division: Road Services
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: 3/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C7 : PTE L17-DLS-DO, Rds, Air, Flee
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
This posting is being extended through 3/31/24. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.
King County Road Services Division, Strategic Business Operations Section (SBOS) is looking for a Supervising Transportation Planner(Transportation Planner IV) to join our dynamic Division! We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic, collaborative, creative problem solver, and continuous improvement focused individual to support the Division's delivery of technical plans, reports, special projects and studies that support the Division's operations and capital improvement programs. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in King County. We welcome applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership.
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to "" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
Job Duties

• Supervise and perform the development, documentation, and reporting of performance measures, key indicators, quality assurance, and improvement measures across the Division.
• Supervise, research, and analyze community and site scale information, policy, codes, and contemporary transportation planning practices using a variety of tools including geographic information systems (GIS) mapping and analysis.
• Contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity; where differences are valued by demonstrating behaviors that include fairness, respect and inclusiveness.
• Build and nurture trust and rapport with various staff groups across business lines to understand their strengths and challenges and ensure smooth progress of programs and projects.
• Lead the Division's engagement with the County Comprehensive Plan and Subarea Plan update processes, including the identification, development, and assessment of transportation-related policies.
• Lead the Division's participation in transportation planning community engagement efforts such as the Community Needs List and Participatory Budgeting programs.
• Oversee and conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis of transportation, asset management, socio-economic, natural resource and other information types to produce accurate reports and recommendations in support of policy decisions, budget proposals, grant proposals, proviso responses, plan development, capital project delivery.
• Develop and manage high profile and emergent programs and projects.
• Coach teams regarding continuous improvement and team based organizational performance management.
• Responds to complex planning requests, ensuring compliance with county code, policies, guidelines, state and federal laws.
• Participate in planning workgroups and committees, ensuring the policies and guidelines of the Division are represented.
• Oversee and conduct data gathering, generate informational reports through queries and other data manipulation, and provide written report and presentations on findings.
• Participate as a leadership team member and ensure consistency of activities with agency mission and goals; develop annual objectives, work priorities, and work plans.
• Represent the division on interdepartmental teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Advanced knowledge and experience in transportation planning and design principles and techniques, OR any combination of education, skills, training and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, evaluating staff performance, managing conflict, and leading with purpose and vision.
• Proficiency in utilizing advanced analytical and problem-solving methods, statistical techniques, and conceptual analysis.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas, present information to diverse audiences.
• Possess strong organizational, time management and planning skills while also demonstrating skill in making timely quality decisions.
• Demonstrated project management experience that includes, managing multiple complex projects and assignments, developing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Proficient and comfortable using a variety of technology, including Microsoft Office 365 Suite products, SharePoint, Teams, PowerBI, Airtable, and other internet-based and project management tools; able to review and edit legislation, reports, and other various communications.
• Are able to successfully manage competing priorities and deadlines where goals and interests may conflict.
• Experience successfully working as part of a team as well as working as an individual contributor.
• Experience preparing visual management boards using simple and concise visual approaches; experience developing and maintaining reports and dashboards.
• Experience with performance management frameworks including the selection of meaningful metrics.
• Experience using continuous improvement methods to minimize waste and maximize value.
• Expert research, and data analysis skills; exceptional analytical, problem-solving, quantitative reasoning, and data-handling skills; experience creating workflows and leader standard works procedures.
• Superior attention to detail with strong follow-through.
• Clear and effective communication skills; ability to listen, provide feedback, and negotiate outcomes as needed; ability to provide accurate and concise project updates.
• Culturally aware and comfortable having complex and challenging discussions about race and diversity in the workplace; ability to apply and use King County's

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in the roads industry.
• Action-oriented mindset.
• Experience in workflow development and documentation.

Supplemental Information
INTERVIEW PROCESS:
Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 45-minute virtual interview the week of March 25, 2024.
WHO MAY APPLY:
This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.
Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, King County Personnel Guidelines, or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
A full and complete King County application is required along with a cover letter and resume.
WORK SCHEDULE:
The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS:
Non-Mission Critical -Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed, suspended, or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission.
Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the
UNION MEMBERSHIP:
This position is represented by PROTEC17
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:
This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work.
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Cassandra Montgomery
Human Resources Analyst
206-234-7380
To learn more about the Road Services Division or Permittingor Director's Office, please visit our websites at:
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King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

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