Transportation Planner II
King County, WASummary King County Metro Transit is seeking a Transportation Planner II to join the Speed and Reliability Workgroup within the Capital Division! The Speed and Reliability Workgroup, part of the Capital Planning Section, conducts near and mid-term capital planning activities for transit corridor improvements, spot improvements, and trolley expansions/modifications in partnership with local jurisdictions. The Workgroup is responsible for identifying, planning, and prioritizing projects, as well as monitoring design and implementation phases of projects delivered by partner agencies or Metro Capital Project Delivery Section. The individual selected for this position is expected to work on a variety of capital planning and implementation projects and activities for corridor, spot improvement, and trolley expansion programs. This position will spend the majority of their time on spot improvements, routine trolley projects and general team wide data analysis and program support. Recruitment Information: This recruitment will be used to fill one Career Service vacancy. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, or term-limited temporary vacancies that may occur in this classification and workgroup within the Capital Division. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the time it is established and may be extended or used at the discretion of the hiring authority. Who may apply: We welcome applications from all interested candidates, including current King County employees and the public. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials. Questions? If you have questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor at kakaur@kingcounty.gov. Job Duties Applying our ACTIVATE values: being Accountable, Collaborative, Timely, and Impactful; how we Value Employees; staying Accessible; building what’s Trusted; and acting Equitably, is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. As a Transportation Planner II , you will: Lead and manage routine trolley and spot improvement projects. Work will include leading internal and external teams in all aspects of planning, scoping/design and implementation. Work with various transit databases and datasets to collect, query, analyze and report on data and metrics. Build and maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders, local agency staff, and project team members. Review plans and proposals for projects led by others and address traffic, transit and transportation issues. Conduct analysis or review analysis done by internal subject matter experts or by others (consultants or local agencies). Review and interpret findings and develop presentations and strategies to obtain concurrence and/or resolution on situations. Prepare and track project updates and provide summaries for project coordination with project teams and/or external stakeholders as needed. Write annual reports with visual aids including maps, tables, and graphs to support team programs. Collect, study, and analyze traffic, collision, and other transportation data to identify patterns and problems and recommend solutions. Prepare planning and closeout memos for spot improvement and trolley projects Perform traffic field studies to investigate possible problems and recommend solutions or to observe transit operating conditions after project implementation Assist other staff on projects by providing research, analysis, planning, and technical support. Fill in for and support Transportation Planner III and IV in meetings, presentations, events, and other requirements as necessary. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications: Bachelor…