Supervising Transportation Planner
King County, WASummary The Road Services Division (Road Services) of the King County Department of Local Services is currently seeking a highly organized, team-oriented, results-driven Supervising Transportation Planner (Transportation Planner IV) to join our dynamic team. Road Services manages transportation infrastructure throughout unincorporated King County, including 1,466 miles of roads, 275 miles of sidewalks, and 201 bridges. The Supervising Transportation Planner will oversee the division’s transportation planning team, providing professional guidance and supervision. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction for multimodal transportation planning of or affecting unincorporated King County roads. You will help with the development and delivery of technical plans, reports, special projects, and studies that support the division’s operations and capital improvement programs. The position will be located in Road Services’ Grants, Planning, and Strategy Unit. The unit works across the agency with engineers, environmental scientists, maintenance professionals, budget finance team members, and many other subject matter experts. Additionally, team members collaborate with partners from other King County agencies, regional authorities, and other governmental and non-governmental entities. You will be joining a team of problem solvers and analysts who enjoy collaborating with a diverse array of colleagues within and outside of King County government. If you are a highly motivated, energetic, and collaborative transportation planner with a passion for creative problem-solving and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! About Us The Road Services Division of King County’s Department of Local Services designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at: About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. 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 Oversee and lead high-profile transportation and strategic planning efforts, such as updates to the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Needs Report, the division strategic plan, the transportation element of subarea plans, and the ADA Transition Plan. Oversee and conduct research and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, such as asset condition data, socioeconomic data, transportation patterns, natural systems and hazards, geospatial (GIS) data, traffic data, and financial data. Analyze transportation needs at a range of scales (e.g., intersection, neighborhood, countywide) and contexts (e.g., rural, suburban, urban). Identify and prioritize maintenance, operational, capital project, and process-improvement needs and solutions. Develop, interpret, analyze, and write policy, legislation, and code. Directly supervise three planners. Lead project teams comprised of consultants and internal subject matter experts from a wide variety of disciplines; manage project scope, schedule, and budget. Serve as a subject matter expert on transportation planning and policy, contemporary multimodal planning practices, and community engagement. Provide cross-disciplinary analysis that incorporates safety, political, strategic, fisca…