Senior Transportation Planner

  • City of Bellevue
  • Oct 11, 2021
Full time Communications Project Manager Public Health Government Transportation

Job Description

The Transportation Department is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner who is self-motivated and team-oriented to join our progressive team of transportation professionals in the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Services (NTSS) Division.
 
NTSS is recognized for its many advances in neighborhood traffic calming approaches and implementing traffic safety projects (e.g. speed reduction, school traffic issues, discouraging commuter cut-through traffic, green streets, improving the pedestrian environment, addressing unsafe parking practices), while focusing on community engagement and education of traffic safety principles. We partner with residents to continually improve traffic safety and comfort of neighborhood streets through education, traffic management, encouragement and traffic calming improvements to make a vibrant and livable community for all users of the transportation system.
 
As a Senior Transportation Planner, you will develop traffic safety projects and programs through a blend of technical experience and project management skills to engage the community to enhance traffic safety in neighborhoods with an emphasis on traffic safety around schools. A primary focus of this role is acting as a liaison with the local school districts in the City of Bellevue and coordinating on traffic safety around schools, including serving on the Safe Walk Committee and acting as a subject matter expert on school traffic issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
The Senior Transportation Planner will develop traffic safety projects and programs to enhance traffic safety in neighborhoods with an emphasis on traffic safety around schools through the application of Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and NACTO (National Association of Transportation Officials) concepts and the NTSS traffic safety toolkit. 
  
 Examples of primary responsibilities include:

  • Liaison with school districts – Serves as a liaison with the local school districts in the City of Bellevue, coordinating and collaborating on traffic safety concerns near schools. Serves on the Safe Walk Committee to review walk route appeals.  
  • Project Management – Manages the planning, development, and implementation of transportation infrastructure projects for neighborhoods, developing traffic calming projects and evaluating the effectiveness of those projects in meeting goals, schedule, and budget. Oversees the work of project teams (comprised of engineers, designers, construction, maintenance, and communications professionals) and consultants, managing and facilitating consultant selection processes, negotiating consultant agreements, progress and expenditures and providing oversight of consultant deliverables to ensure project schedules are met and work conforms to regulations, standards, and project objectives.
  • Community Engagement – Identifies, develops, and conducts thoughtful public engagement plans and activities for stakeholder involvement through the concept development phase of traffic safety projects, including creating presentation materials for open houses and public forums and creating on-line surveys. Forms and leads neighborhood traffic committees to seek community input.  Presents projects to the public, Transportation Commission and City Council.
  • Traffic Safety Concerns – Responds to residents’ requests about transportation concerns (e.g., speeding, school congestion or traffic safety issues, parking, and pedestrian safety). Applies planning principles, transportation regulations, city code, and standards to address traffic and parking concerns in neighborhoods. Performs field reviews, analyzes traffic data, and develops recommendations based on set guidelines, policies, and City standards. 
  • Education and Encouragement – Supports and grows the NTSS education and encouragement efforts such as the Walk to School Day Event. Oversees the coordination of the annual Walk to School Day Event by identifying participating Bellevue schools and providing resources and materials to support school participation.
  • School Zone Flashing Beacons – Coordinates the operations of 90 school zone flashing beacons, including establishing standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and program policies, establishing and maintaining the schedule and coordinating with the ticketing camera vendor.
  • Project Support – Serves as a consultant on project teams such as reviewing school redevelopment projects, serving as a support role on discrete Capital Investment Program (CIP) projects, and other transportation safety projects.
  • Programmatic Support – Plays an active role in the evolution of the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program, applying best practices and innovative practices to keep Bellevue moving forward.

Supervision Received and Exercised

  • The Senior Transportation Planner will work under the general supervision of the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Services Manager. 
  • No formal supervisory responsibilities but may act as lead to other staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in transportation planning, land-use planning, urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field.
  • Five or more years of experience that provides the applicant with a comprehensive knowledge of planning principles, practices, and techniques as they relate to transportation.  Included in the five years’ experience must be two years of project management experience.
  • Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
  • Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s license by date of hire. Must have and maintain a good driving record. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Knowledge of established transportation planning principles, methods, and techniques as applicable to a municipal setting. Knowledge of Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and NACTO (National Association of Transportation Officials) concepts and approaches to designing urban streets.
  • Knowledge of public involvement techniques and public process for implementing projects. 
  • Ability to ensure adopted city plans such as the Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan and Vision Zero Strategic Plan are considered when developing a project scope.
  • Ability to organize and participate in public meetings and communicate ideas effectively.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customer and maintain productive working relationships. Excellent interpersonal communication skills including public speaking and the ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical manner. 
  • Ability to manage time on multiple projects, issues, and priorities effectively and simultaneously with attention to detail.
  • Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget. Ability to identify and address risks to project scope, schedule, or budget.
  • Ability to adapt to change and learn as new initiatives, methods, and procedures are implemented.
  • Ability to use sound judgment under stressful situations. Ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts with a wide variety of stakeholders, make decisions, and develop recommendations.
  • Ability to compile and analyze data and research complex issues, including new and innovation techniques for addressing traffic safety.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software to prepare documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
  • Knowledge of Project Management software (e.g. Microsoft Project) to develop and track project schedule and resources.
  • Ability to use computer software applications to improve work processes, such as databases, spreadsheets, and project management tools.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
  • The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 20 pounds.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. 

For further information about this position, please contact Vanessa Humphreys via email at vhumphreys@bellevuewa.gov or at 425-452-6103.  For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.


At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision.  Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do.  You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo.  Bellevue welcomes the world.  Our diversity is our strength.  We embrace the future while respecting our past.  It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exiting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we peaked your interest yet?  Come join our team!  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability age, veteran status, or any other protected status.  Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838.

Bellevue is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to the health and safety of its employees.  The work associated with this position may be performed remotely, either full-time or part-time, in compliance with the Governor's Safe Start guidance and the department's telework agreement.  There may be situations where the employee is required to physically report to city facilities.  Employees reporting to work onsite need to follow safety precautions and procedures as required by the city.


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Salary

$82,007.40 - $113,161.44 Annually

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