Assistant Transit Planner
Job Summary
Spokane Transit Authority’s Planning Division is looking to onboard a new Assistant Transit Planner whose goal is to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding transportation mobility options within the Spokane Community. The role is responsible for a variety of planning related activities which includes coordinating STA’s Section5310 program, STA’s Title VI plan as well as develop and administer grants. To be successful you will need to exercise independent judgement within these functions while learning related federal and state laws/regulations.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Someone genuinely invested in bettering their community through transit
- Coursework or experience with Public Administration or Grants Administration
- Understanding of non-profit operations
Our Benefits
- Annual salary of $61,000– $81,748 depending on qualifications
- Up to $3,000 in sign-on bonuses available
- PPO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
- Premera Blue Cross – Your Choice 250 Heritage Plus Plan
- Kaiser Permanente CDHP PPO Plan
- HMO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Buy-Up Plan
- Delta Dental PPO Plan
- WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
- PERS 2 or PERS 3
- Deferred Compensation/457 plan
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $50/month
- Employer Paid Basic life ($50,000), AD&D ($50,000) and long-term disability insurance
- Pet Insurance
- AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation Accrual Schedule (paid)
- 0-4 years of continuous service – 2 weeks per year
- 5-9 years of continuous service – 3 weeks per year
- 10-14 years of continuous service – 4 weeks per year
- 15+ years of continuous service – 5 weeks per year
- Sick Leave Full-time employees – 96 hours per year maximum
- .0462 hours earned per hour in paid status 8 hours per month maximum
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 4 Floating Holidays
- Free bus passes for employee and dependents
- Onsite workout facility
- KEPRO Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible schedule (9/80) available after completion of probationary period
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Examples of Duties
- Prepare staff reports, technical documentation, planning guidelines to support the functions of the Department
- Research, evaluate and recommend to the Principal Planner, programs and courses of action for transit planning; data collection and analysis; and grant preparation and administration.
- Support compliance reporting related to grant performance, Title VI of the US Civil Rights Act, internal policies and procedures, and other local, state and federal requirements
- Analyze demographic, employment, building permit, comprehensive planning and other data and information. Represent data using GIS program.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in transportation or urban planning, geography, business or public administration, engineering or a related field, and six months of work experience in a related field. Work experience may include internships. A relevant Master’s degree or graduate level course work may be substituted for the required work experience.
Interested in Applying?
A cover letter and resume are required along with a completed online application. For more information regarding this position, please contact Andrew Tackett, HR Specialist, at [email protected] or (509) 325-6080. Candidate review begins April 19th however the position is open until filled.
Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.