ST3 Planning Coordinator (Capital Projects Coordinator, Sr.)

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seattle is seeking a Transportation Planning Professional to provide senior level coordination and project management for Sound Transit’s ST3 program. You will lead planning and permitting for West Seattle Link Extension, Ballard Link Extension, and Graham Street Station, coordinating with multiple departments and partners to deliver multimodal access.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, organizational, and project-management skills, plus experience in multi-agency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least four years in project or construction management or related experience.
• Current Washington State driver's license or equivalent mobility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning efforts for ST3 design and permitting.
• Lead interdepartmental and interagency coordination for station access projects.
• Develop and manage interagency agreements and memos.
• Coordinate with partner departments on station area planning and multimodal access.
• Review design documents, plan sets, and interagency documentation.
• Identify and manage grants for station access improvements.
• Oversee consultant contracts and scope/deliverable development.
• Represent City priorities to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Org. & PM skills

Policy/Planning coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, urban planning, transportation planning, public administration, or related field

Job description

Join us in shaping Seattle's streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don't just move people- we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone-no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we're growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we're building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We're a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews- bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let's build a Seattle that works for everyone- together!

In November of 2016, central Puget Sound region voters approved Sound Transit's ST3 program-currently one of the largest transit expansion programs in the United States. Within Seattle, ST3 includes the West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE) and Ballard Link Extension (BLE) projects that will design and construct 12 new or expanded stations and nearly 12 miles of light rail connecting neighborhoods of West Seattle, South Lake Union, and Ballard to downtown Seattle and the regional transit system, as well as key infill stations along existing light rail lines such as the South Graham Street infill station. While Sound Transit is the regional agency responsible to fund, design, and deliver these capital investments, the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit, a program office within SDOT, carries out essential City functions to plan and permit ST3 projects built within the city, particularly within City owned right-of-way and properties. The City's program will also implement station access improvements and encourage transit-oriented development around new stations.

The City of Seattle's Sound Transit 3 (ST3) Program is seeking a transportation planning professional. Do you want to be a part of supporting and shaping the largest transit infrastructure investment in City History?

The ST3 Planning Coordinator (Capital Projects Coordinator, Senior) will provide senior level coordination and project management to support City-related planning efforts as Sound Transit advances design and permitting for the West Seattle Link Extension, Ballard Link Extension, and Graham Street Station. This position will lead and coordinate the planning and design for a large portfolio of station access and transportation projects around planned stations.

• Work in a highly matrixed structure with multidisciplinary team of professionals to facilitate interdepartmental and interagency coordination and resolve technical and policy conflicts.
• Lead and coordinate the City's process for identifying, developing, and implementing right-of-way improvements to make it easier and safer for people to walk, bike or roll to planned light-rail stations.
• Develop and manage interagency agreements related to the funding and delivery of station access projects, and draft interagency concurrence memos documenting agreements with partner agencies.
• Coordinate with partner departments on City-led ST3 work such as station area planning, station access planning, and related policy or planning studies.
• Collaborate with the ST3 Planning Manager to coordinate City reviews of major planning elements, milestones, and deliverables, including Sound Transit station designs, street concept planning, and multimodal access project development.
• Review and evaluate technical materials such as design documents, plan sets, and interagency documentation.
• Work with City's grant team to identify, apply for, and manage grants to fund station access improvements and other planning needs.
• Identify the need for consultant support and manage consultant contracts, including scope development and deliverable oversight.
• Represent the City and interdepartmental ST3 planning priorities to internal stakeholders, external partners, and City leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, urban planning, transportation planning, public administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• At least four (4) years of project or construction management or related experience

License, Certification:

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Previous experience managing multi-modal transportation projects and understanding of the phases of project development (planning/environmental, design/permitting and construction).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and experience managing numerous tasks, complex schedules, and large budgets.
• Experience supporting or managing a community engagement team to deliver project information to the public on complex and controversial projects.
• Experience working across interdepartmental teams, governmental agencies, private and public sectors.
• Familiarity with and experience applying principles of urban planning and design to transportation projects.
• Must consistently exhibit good judgment and integrity, creative and strategic thinking, and possess the ability to work well under pressure.
• Commitment to working in an inclusive, multicultural workplace with an emphasis on collaboration, anti-racism, and accountability.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule with at least three days each week spent in a City office and up to two days worked remotely within a standard 40-hour work week.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
4. Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including professional work and education verifications, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract.

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $64.17 - $74.86 per hour.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Adam Sallean at [e-mail].

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's websiteat: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

Who May Apply:

This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided upon request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.