Description

• Serve as an agency expert in safety planning and programming, working across divisions to carry out the policy and procedures related to the safety program and safety related activities within all programs. Special emphasis is provided to complete streets and safe systems.
• Development and implement the planning processes, policies, and procedures required to carry out the State Highway Safety Plan, and Highway Safety Improvement Plan.
• Work across divisions to continue the implementation of the Safe System Approach by providing expertise to WSDOT regions and headquarters divisions.
• Serve as a statewide expert related to evaluation, analysis, and diagnosis as a fundamental role in network screening and planning level analysis for safety.
• Assess the current state of the WSDOT system in terms of safety related outcomes.
• Work with other divisions to develop potential approaches for both reactive and proactive strategies to address road safety.
• Develop datasets for use in safety analysis, including data using crash geometric, traffic asset, and socio-economic factors.
• Carry out activities related to federal target setting, and reporting for the Highway Safety Improvement Program and Rail Highway Grade Crossing Program.
• Report to the Federal Highway Administration as required under 23 USC 148 and 23 USC 130.
• Establish safety performance targets in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and metropolitan planning organizations.

• Seven (7) years transportation planning experience involving transportation planning or engineering, with analysis and evaluation of multimodal transportation issues and problems OR two (2) years of experience as Associate Planner/Transportation Planning Specialist 3 or equivalent role at public agency, non-governmental organization, or private consulting firm. (An advanced degree in transportation planning or related field may substitute for one year of experience.)
• Understanding of Safe System Approach, analysis, tools and methods.
• Ability to consistently analyze safety performance using a variety of techniques and select the most appropriate, considering goals, potential payback, resource requirements, and possible drawbacks.
• Effectively document justification for safety decision-making and communicate how the technique will accomplish the desired goals of the Safe System Approach.
• Analyze transportation plans and data and make recommendations based on the analysis.
• Ability to use computers and a variety of software, including Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Skill with Geographic Information System (GIS) software, Statistical Analysis Software, Streetlight, Tableau, and the more advanced capabilities of excel may also be needed for specific assignments.
• Ability to use critical problem-solving skills, systems, and multimodal and multidiscipline thinking in addressing the needs of safety planning.

• Meeting facilitation skills.
• Experience in organizational change/development and multidisciplinary teambuilding.
• Experience working in local government and/or a metropolitan or regional transportation planning organization.
• Proficient in quantitative data analysis using sources as tools such as, ArcGIS, Streetlight Data, lnrix, Cube Access, Tableau, Power Bl, and/or other geographic and data analytic tools.

• 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.
• This position may be eligible for remote work up to 100%, per supervisor approval.
• 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.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. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
• 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.
• 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. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.