Strategic Multimodal Planning Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

State of Washington

Lacey (WA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid remote work

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition assistance

State retirement options

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a strategic planning leader to guide transportation planning and policy across the Olympic Region. This role advances equitable and sustainable solutions by strengthening partnerships with governments, communities, and stakeholders to align transportation and land-use priorities.

Lead long-range planning, policy development, and community engagement to shape investments that improve mobility and safety, champion Complete

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, environmental or related field, or experience in multimodal planning.
Proven ability to communicate with executives, employees, elected officials, industry partners, media, and the public.
Ability to lead and develop a diverse workforce while fostering inclusion and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Direct and provide strategic leadership for the Olympic Region Multimodal Planning Office, developing and implementing regional and agency strategies and policies to strengthen WSDOT’s influence in land‑use and transportation planning and policymaking.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with communities, local agencies, Tribes, military, and modal transportation interests to support coordinated, performance-based planning, Complete Streets, HEAL Act implementation, and shared transportation goals.
Collaborate with Program Management on system performance, tradeoffs, pre‑design, project scoping, and budget development to support effective transportation planning and investment decisions.
Administer current planning activities in accordance with the Growth Management Act (GMA), reviewing local agency comprehensive plans and SEPA documents for consistency with WSDOT goals, performance targets, and policies.
Represent WSDOT programs, projects, policies, and positions on regional and statewide boards, committees, and transportation planning organizations.
Manage the Olympic Region Planning Office budget, staffing, and personnel functions, including hiring recommendations, leave and travel approvals, performance management, corrective action, discipline, and grievances, in coordination with Human Resources and the appointing authority.
Promote effective resource utilization, employee safety, professional development, workforce diversity, and a productive, inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace that supports the agency’s Culture of Belonging and employee growth.
Participate in emergency planning and required training for WSDOT Olympic Region Emergency Operations Center (EOC) mobilization; assess and maintain command and control of assigned organizational units, activate the EOC when necessary, and coordinate status reporting, documentation, resources, essential functions, external partners, response and recovery activities, technical support, and evacuations.