Associate Transportation Planner I/II

Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) is seeking a creative and passionate planning professional to join our team and provide planning and communication support to agency activities and operations. SRTC is a transportation planning agency that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Spokane, WA. We are seeking to fill one planning position for an Associate Planner I or Associate Planner II based on qualifications and professional experience.

Who We Are

We are a small, dedicated team of planning professionals that work with a broad array of elected officials, business leaders, community advocates, citizens, and other stakeholders to improve transportation and quality of life throughout the region. If you enjoy building relationships, providing a welcoming environment, and collaborating to solve problems we invite you to apply. SRTC supports flexible and hybrid remote/in office work schedules.

WHERE WE ARE

Spokane County is in eastern Washington state and serves as a hub for the Pacific Northwest region. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life with a vibrant downtown and beautiful natural scenery. Spokane has an active arts and entertainment scene, and is home to a variety of great restaurants, trails and waterways, a world-class airport and public transit system, several colleges and universities, and exceptional regional health-care centers.

Role Summary

The Associate Transportation Planner I/II is a key member of the SRTC planning team who analyzes data, prepares reports on transportation planning issues, communicates with members and stakeholders, and evaluates the performance of the region's transportation systems. The position works closely with senior and mid-level planning staff, agency leadership, the Communications and Public Relations Coordinator, as well as SRTC members, community groups, and the public. Education and/or experience in land use planning is highly desirable, as this position supports the integration of transportation and land use strategies across regional planning efforts.

Responsibilities Include

• Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing transportation and land use-related data.
  
  

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• Researching best practices, preparing reports, and communicating complex information in written, visual, and oral formats to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

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• Coordinating and collaborating with member agencies and committees, the public, and other transportation stakeholders.
  
  

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• Working both independently and as part of a team.
  
  

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• Other additional job responsibilities and duties are identified in the job description.
  
  

Benefits

SRTC offers a competitive benefit package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules with hybrid remote work options.
  
  

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• Predominantly employer-paid full family health insurance coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
  
  

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• Health Savings Account/Medical Flexible Spending Account options available.
  
  

Participation in the Washington Department of Retirement Systems program (with emp