Planning Analyst

Description

About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Washington State Ferry (WSF) system is essential to Washington's transportation network, linking communities on both sides of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. There are over 400 sailings each day on 10 ferry routes. WSF transports nearly 17 million passengers a year and has more than 1,800 employees. Employees perform a variety of duties on vessels, in terminals, at the maintenance facility, and at the Seattle headquarters.

The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking Transportation Planning Specialist 3 to conduct studies involving data collection, programming, analysis, and reporting in support of planning programs and projects for service planning and long-range planning in the Planning, Customer, and Government Relations department at Washington State Ferries. Duties also include coordinating interdepartmental teams within WSF and collaborating with local transportation agency partners to support decision-making processes through data visualization and communication.

What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you/the Transportation Planning Specialist 3 will:

• Conduct service and planning studies.
• Analyze ridership, on-time performance, reservation utilization, customer demographic and origin/destination information, and service development data.
• Manage vessel assignment system.
• Develop methods and tools for key components of sailing schedule development.
• Develop methods and tools for monitoring the performance of sailing schedules.
• Prepare reports, visualizations, briefings, and presentations on findings and results.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, data science, public policy, or related field. A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• One (1) year as a Transportation Planning Specialist 2 or equivalent. OR
• Two (2) years of experience in a related field.

• Master's degree in engineering, planning, data science, public policy, or related field.
• Skills in database management including working familiarity with Tableau, Cognos, Excel, SQL, GIS, and other analytical software tools to collect data and product reports and graphics.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• 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). For more information, please visit www.uscis.wa.gov

• 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 individuals’ lifestyle.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees 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.
• Plan For 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.

• 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 of 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.