Washington State ESD
Community Transportation Planning Supervisor (TPS5)
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity WSDOT is currently seeking a Community Transportation Planning Supervisor (Transportation Planning Specialist 5) to lead statewide public transportation operating grant delivery, technical assistance, and oversight. This position ensures compliance, accountability, and transparency for multimillion-dollar federal and state grant programs while developing systems and strategies to streamline project and program delivery. The incumbent will collaborate with internal and external partners to integrate public transportation with other modes, enhance program performance, and support legislatively mandated reporting and grantee training. Serving as a consulting expert and supervisor, this role manages time-sensitive operating grant projects that impact the entire division and advances statewide transportation planning priorities. Success in this position relies on the ability to foster strong partnerships across multiple functional work groups to achieve program goals.
What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Community Transportation Planning Supervisor will:
Oversee statewide Community Transportation Planner program administration, providing technical assistance, grant monitoring, and program evaluation to improve access, capacity, and efficiency.
Develop and implement program processes, methodologies, performance measures, and quality assurance practices aligned with agency strategic goals, climate strategies, and compliance requirements.
Represent WSDOT as a subject matter expert for public transportation planning, grant programs, and policy development, ensuring consistency in standards, procedures, and communication.
Supervise and guide a statewide team of professional staff, fostering collaboration, performance excellence, and professional growth while managing workload priorities.
Engage internal and external stakeholders, including regional offices, MPOs, RTPOs, and transportation providers, to build strong partnerships and align statewide planning efforts.
Coordinate with grantees to ensure adherence to state and federal requirements, application processes, funding cycles, and program reporting expectations.
Analyze program performance, identify barriers, and recommend policy or process improvements to streamline grant delivery and program outcomes.
Communicate program updates, guidance, and technical information through presentations, reports, and training for agency leadership, grantees, and public stakeholders.
Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
Grants Oversight Expertise : Demonstrated advanced professional experience in managing state and/or federal grant programs, providing technical assistance, monitoring, and direct support to grant recipients to ensure compliance and successful program delivery.
Team Leadership : Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals, build collaboration, and deliver results within or in partnership with government agencies.
Supervisory Skills : Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, provide coaching and feedback, and manage performance to align with organizational objectives.
Respect and Equity : Demonstrates the ability to contribute to a work environment that fosters respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
Public Transportation Knowledge : General understanding of best practices, industry standards, federal and state rules, and regulatory requirements related to public transportation, multimodal transportation networks, and land use issues.
Transportation Systems Expertise : Background in transportation performance, governance, funding, planning, design, construction, maintenance, operations, and transportation demand management, including special needs and local government transportation planning.
Public Transportation Knowledge : Understands public transportation governance, policy, funding, planning, transit operations, special needs transportation, and multimodal system analysis.
Leadership & Collaboration : Leads teams effectively through change, builds consensus, develops work processes, resolves conflicts, and delivers results in partnership with stakeholders.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills : Evaluates complex information, interprets laws and regulations, assesses risks, and communicates findings clearly to diverse audiences.
Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement : Provides responsive and professional service, maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners, and ensures effective issue resolution.
Technical Proficiency : Uses technology effectively to improve productivity, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Visio for creating reports, presentations, and data analysis.
Grants Oversight Expertise and Advanced Education : Demonstrated ability to provide professional grants oversight, including technical assistance and compliance monitoring for state and/or federal grant programs to ensure effective delivery and accountability, and a bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or a related field, or agency experience as a Transportation Planning Specialist 4 or equivalent with direct professional experience in grants delivery and oversight.
Important Notes
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
The official duty station for this position will be determined based on candidate preference and overall business needs.
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Why WSDOT
Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle.
Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
PlanFor Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the APPLY button to proceed.
Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit the contact email above.
Contact Us: For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at yasmin.munoz@wsdot.wa.gov. Please reference 25DOT-HQ-00980 in the subject line.
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The Opportunity WSDOT is currently seeking a Community Transportation Planning Supervisor (Transportation Planning Specialist 5) to lead statewide public transportation operating grant delivery, technical assistance, and oversight. This position ensures compliance, accountability, and transparency for multimillion-dollar federal and state grant programs while developing systems and strategies to streamline project and program delivery. The incumbent will collaborate with internal and external partners to integrate public transportation with other modes, enhance program performance, and support legislatively mandated reporting and grantee training. Serving as a consulting expert and supervisor, this role manages time-sensitive operating grant projects that impact the entire division and advances statewide transportation planning priorities. Success in this position relies on the ability to foster strong partnerships across multiple functional work groups to achieve program goals.
What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Community Transportation Planning Supervisor will:
Oversee statewide Community Transportation Planner program administration, providing technical assistance, grant monitoring, and program evaluation to improve access, capacity, and efficiency.
Develop and implement program processes, methodologies, performance measures, and quality assurance practices aligned with agency strategic goals, climate strategies, and compliance requirements.
Represent WSDOT as a subject matter expert for public transportation planning, grant programs, and policy development, ensuring consistency in standards, procedures, and communication.
Supervise and guide a statewide team of professional staff, fostering collaboration, performance excellence, and professional growth while managing workload priorities.
Engage internal and external stakeholders, including regional offices, MPOs, RTPOs, and transportation providers, to build strong partnerships and align statewide planning efforts.
Coordinate with grantees to ensure adherence to state and federal requirements, application processes, funding cycles, and program reporting expectations.
Analyze program performance, identify barriers, and recommend policy or process improvements to streamline grant delivery and program outcomes.
Communicate program updates, guidance, and technical information through presentations, reports, and training for agency leadership, grantees, and public stakeholders.
Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
Grants Oversight Expertise : Demonstrated advanced professional experience in managing state and/or federal grant programs, providing technical assistance, monitoring, and direct support to grant recipients to ensure compliance and successful program delivery.
Team Leadership : Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals, build collaboration, and deliver results within or in partnership with government agencies.
Supervisory Skills : Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, provide coaching and feedback, and manage performance to align with organizational objectives.
Respect and Equity : Demonstrates the ability to contribute to a work environment that fosters respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
Public Transportation Knowledge : General understanding of best practices, industry standards, federal and state rules, and regulatory requirements related to public transportation, multimodal transportation networks, and land use issues.
Transportation Systems Expertise : Background in transportation performance, governance, funding, planning, design, construction, maintenance, operations, and transportation demand management, including special needs and local government transportation planning.
Public Transportation Knowledge : Understands public transportation governance, policy, funding, planning, transit operations, special needs transportation, and multimodal system analysis.
Leadership & Collaboration : Leads teams effectively through change, builds consensus, develops work processes, resolves conflicts, and delivers results in partnership with stakeholders.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills : Evaluates complex information, interprets laws and regulations, assesses risks, and communicates findings clearly to diverse audiences.
Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement : Provides responsive and professional service, maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners, and ensures effective issue resolution.
Technical Proficiency : Uses technology effectively to improve productivity, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Visio for creating reports, presentations, and data analysis.
Grants Oversight Expertise and Advanced Education : Demonstrated ability to provide professional grants oversight, including technical assistance and compliance monitoring for state and/or federal grant programs to ensure effective delivery and accountability, and a bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or a related field, or agency experience as a Transportation Planning Specialist 4 or equivalent with direct professional experience in grants delivery and oversight.
Important Notes
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
The official duty station for this position will be determined based on candidate preference and overall business needs.
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Why WSDOT
Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle.
Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
PlanFor Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the APPLY button to proceed.
Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit the contact email above.
Contact Us: For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at yasmin.munoz@wsdot.wa.gov. Please reference 25DOT-HQ-00980 in the subject line.
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