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Assistant Director, Transportation Planning
Bellevue - Bellevue, WA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Assistant Director of Transportation Planning at the City of Bellevue is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the Transportation Planning Division. This position involves strategic collaboration within the Transportation Department to achieve operational and planning goals, ensuring the development of a safe and efficient multi-modal transportation system. The Assistant Director will manage a team of 20 professionals, lead long-range transportation planning initiatives, and engage with the Transportation Commission to advise the City Council on transportation matters.
Responsibilities
- Serve on the executive, management, and strategic teams to implement actions advancing the department's vision.
- Oversee long-range transportation planning, traffic modeling, and capital programming.
- Manage a staff of 20, including recruiting, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure the Transportation Commission effectively advises the City Council on transportation issues.
- Prepare and present technical information to the Council and Commission in an understandable manner.
- Lead innovation and continuous process improvement projects within the Planning Division.
- Negotiate and administer contracts with consultants for transportation projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, including management experience.
- Certification as a Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) or AICP preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in public engagement and community outreach.
- Knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) principles.
Benefits
- Flexible/Hybrid working schedule after orientation period.
- Opportunity for professional development and training.
