Remote Senior Transportation Planner - Multimodal Policy

Pierce County; Washington; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County in Washington state is seeking a Long Range Planning Specialist to turn community priorities into clear policies and investments. You will collaborate across departments and with partner agencies to advance multimodal transportation planning and land-use coordination.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, critical thinking, and the ability to manage complex projects from concept to implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field.
• Three years of related planning work.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
• Attach a current resume and cover letter with your application; failure to attach will result in an incomplete application.
• As a condition of employment, a background check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for assigned planning projects and programs.
• Develop, and prepare planning documents including drafting code amendments, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Interpret local, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines as they relate to assigned responsibilities and stay abreast of various legislative changes.
• Perform research, prepare special studies, write reports, collect and analyze various statistical and/or technical data to apply to a wide range of planning functions.
• Participate in and lead the preparation and presentation of reports and information and present to County Officials, departments, external entities, and the general public regarding a wide range of planning functions and other related areas.
• A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here .

Skills

Long-range planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Job description

Pierce County in Washington state is seeking a Long Range Planning Specialist to turn community priorities into clear policies and investments. You will collaborate across departments and with partner agencies to advance multimodal transportation planning and land-use coordination.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, critical thinking, and the ability to manage complex projects from concept to implementation.