System Impacts Coordinator (Transportation Planner III)
- Summary
- *This position is only open to current Metro Transit employees*
King County Metro Transit's Bus Operations division has an exciting opportunity available for a tech-savvy, safety-driven individual to utilize their transit system knowledge and project management skills as a career service System Impacts Coordinator (Transportation Planner III).
The Bus Operations Division is comprised of two sections, the Bus Management Section and the Service Management Section. The Construction Information/Trolley Impacts Coordinator position will provide support in the Service Management Section, System Impacts work group, which mitigates the effect construction and special events have on our transit services, facilities and customers. These positions will work to make sure that our service is predictable, safe and accessible for our customers to enjoy and utilize.
Body of work:
The candidate selected for this position will be required to do both the Construction Information Coordinator and Trolley Impacts Coordinator bodies of work:
Construction Information Coordinator
The body of work for the Construction Information Coordinator (TP III) will include the development of strategic transportation plans that affect Metro Transit Electric Trolley Bus Systems. Duties will include implementing transportation-related projects that involve multiple departments, agencies and/or jurisdictions and the private sector. This assignment requires frequent travel throughout King County for meetings to ensure deliverables are on schedule.
Trolley Impacts Coordinator
King County Metro Transit has approximately 160 electric trolley buses. These electric buses connect passengers in downtown Seattle, Ballard, Queen Anne, the University District, Capitol Hill, First Hill, Beacon Hill and the Rainier Valley. The Trolley Impacts Coordinator will play a vital part in ensuring these buses keep rolling and service continues to expand throughout King County.Need assistance?
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation, assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have general questions please contact: Emily Clark, HR Talent Advisor EmClark@KingCounty.gov - Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In these roles you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As a Transportation Planner III, you will also:
- Work with both the City of Seattle and private contractors to manage projects that impact Metro's Electric Trolley Bus System. Work will include intake of projects, determining the impact projects have on Transit operations, tasking staff with segments of the planning and attending construction/planning meetings and site visits.
- Keep internal Power and Facilities staff and other external transit departments informed of potential trolley system impacts. Coordinate changes as needed.
- Coordinate with Metro Transit Vehicle Maintenance section on impacts to vehicle assignments as it relates to service areas and conditions.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equity and sustainability. Promote an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment and support diversity and inclusion goals.
- Prepare rider alerts as needed regarding impacts to Metro's Electric Trolley Bus System.
- Coordinate with System Impacts staff and others in internal planning and work groups as well as external partners and stakeholders such as SDOT and WSDOT.
- Lead work teams toward assigned objectives, including ensuring that team objectives are met, assigning tasks within the group, facilitating group discussions, prioritizing work and resolving group conflicts. Analyze work team or consultant work products/reports.
- Prepare written recommendations and action plans as needed.
- Compose and distribute time-sensitive information to transit staff related to changes in service, and emergencies.
- Attend weekly Service Impacts staff meetings and respond to internal and external questions related to construction affecting Transit service.
- Ensure that ordinance compliance issues are resolved promptly, and weekly invoicing is completed. Maintain detailed records of actions taken for future reference.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who meet the following MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience managing and coordinating projects and/or processes
- Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to prioritize project activities, and manage project budgets
- Experience working in the transportation industry
- Skill providing easily understandable information and direction
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds with diverging opinions and viewpoints
- Skill in solving problems, negotiating differences, and resolving conflicts among multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage numerous projects simultaneously
- Experience working in an environment that may include ambiguity and political sensitivity
- Experience preparing project communications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel
- Possess a valid Washington State driver's license (or ability to obtain Washington State driver's license upon hire) or alternate ability to travel to off-site locations
We are highly interested in candidates who also possess the following DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in planning, economics, transportation, sociology, environmental science, or related field
Previous experience with project coordination related to mobility
- Experience with handling multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of Metro Transit routes, policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of trolley operations and the trolley overhead
- Skill in negotiation
- Skill in conflict resolution
- Supplemental Information
Work Location and Schedule:
This position is considered exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00 PM, although there may be times when you are required to work outside of normal business hours. This position is performed onsite in the Central Base Operations building (1500 6th Ave. S., Seattle, WA).
Classification, Pay grade, and Union Membership:
Transportation Planner III, job code 241804. Pay grade 63. This position is represented by the Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 bargaining unit.
Application Process
The following items are required to apply:- An electronic application and Completed responses to supplemental questions. Apply through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link). The employment history section of your application must include ALL relevant work history going back at least 10 years or more (if you have 10 years of work history) with detailed job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly. Any experience mentioned within your letter of interest and/or your responses to the supplemental questions must be included in your employment history section with thorough details.
- A letter of interest that describes how this opportunity will help you reach your career goals, and the most competitive skills and qualifications that make you the best candidate for the role.
- Be sure to include your current position at King County, and list any special duty assignments separately within the work history section.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, and additional attachments outside of the required cover letter will not be reviewed.
- For technical support related to your application, contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance: +1 855-524-5627.
- Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQs -King County.
- We highly encourage applicants to visit the Career Support Services page for tips, checklists, guidance, and examples of how to format your application materials most competitively for the recruitment processes at King County
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as internal record reviews.
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Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff03Please select which minimum qualifications you possess for the System Impacts Coordinator (Transportation Planner III) position.- Experience managing and coordinating projects and/or processes
- Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to prioritize project activities, and manage project budgets
- Experience working in the transportation industry
- Skill providing easily understandable information and direction
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to develop solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds with diverging opinions and viewpoints
- Skill in solving problems, negotiating differences, and resolving conflicts among multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage numerous projects simultaneously
- Experience working in an environment that may include ambiguity and political sensitivity
- Experience preparing project communications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel
- Possess a valid Washington State driver's license (or ability to obtain Washington State driver's license upon hire) or alternate ability to travel to off-site locations
- I don't meet any of the minimum qualifications
04Please select which desired qualifications you possess for System Impacts Coordinator (Transportation Planner III) position.- Bachelor's degree in planning, economics, transportation, sociology, environmental science, or related field
- Previous experience with project coordination related to mobility
- Experience with handling multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Metro Transit routes, policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of trolley operations and the trolley overhead
- Skill in negotiation
- Skill in conflict resolution
- I don't meet any of the desired qualifications
05Regarding supplemental questions #3 and 4, please explain where or how you gained these skills, knowledge, and experience so we can reference these skills and duties within your Employment History section.06Did you attach the required Letter of Interest which responds to the written prompts listed in the "Required Application Materials" section of the Job Announcement? If not, you can go back and attach this letter within your application before submitting.
Applications that do not contain a letter of interest, and/or do not respond to the indicated writing prompts from the job announcement will be rejected as "incomplete" and removed from consideration.- Yes
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07When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that you have held in at least the last ten years. For each Employer listed, you must indicate your reason for leaving. If you have been terminated from any previous jobs, please state the specific reasons why. Your responses to the Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected. I have read the above statement and certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.- Yes
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08If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only).- Yes
- No
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