Salary: See Position Description
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 21150-02
Department: Planning
Division: Transportation Planning
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 9:00 AM Pacific
DescriptionAssistant Planner Closes: The position is open until 9:00am PST Friday, November 13, 2026.
Status: Regular Full-time Position, 40 hours per week; nonexempt FLSA status.
Salary: The starting salary range is $83,430 - $87,000 annually, DOE, with full benefits including participation in Washington State Public Employees'
Retirement System (PERS). The full salary range is $83,430 - $121,540 annually.
Location: Puget Sound Regional Council; Downtown Seattle, Washington; The position may be eligible for hybrid work (within the region).
Examples of DutiesTHE POSITION: PSRC is seeking an Assistant Planner to join the Transportation Planning Division to perform a variety of technical planning activities under general supervision. The work of the Transportation Planning Division spans a variety of planning topics including transit, active transportation, safety, technology and others, as well as community engagement and work related to the funding and tracking of transportation projects. This position will support the work of the Division through research, preparation of meeting materials and assistance with other planning staff on a variety of topics. The work will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:
- Collect, process, organize, and manage a wide variety of planning-related data.
- Perform research, synthesize and summarize findings, and make recommendations to help develop major planning programs, including the development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan and Coordinated Mobility Plan.
- Provide assistance with other transportation projects, as assigned, to potentially include project selection and tracking processes.
- Assist with coordination across PSRC divisions and communicate with regional partners in support of the Transportation Planning Division work program.
- Provide support for transportation committee and board meetings by preparing meeting materials and assisting with presentations. Ensure high-quality work and maintain proper documentation for planning products.
Typical QualificationsTHE CANDIDATE:The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in transportation planning, analyzing data, conducting research and community engagement.
- Demonstrated proficiency with common software packages and tools used to analyze and transform planning-related data, such as ArcGIS and/or Excel.
- Knowledge of commonly used demographic, land use, and transportation-related data, such as Census, population, local comprehensive plans, transit plans, surveys, and others.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively coordinate between multiple deadlines and diverse work tasks with limited supervision.
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, as well as aptitude to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of planning and policy issues related to transportation, growth management, economic development, and local and regional governance is highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:Typical ways in which incumbents acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, or related field.
- At least one year experience in transportation planning and/or related field.
- Any combination of lived and educational experience in a related field that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Supplemental InformationOTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO POSITION:- This recruitment is for a newly created role and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
- PSRC office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm with work hours determined upon hired.
PSRC offers a highly-competitive compensation package that includes salary and benefits. Benefits represent approximately 30% of an employee's total compensation package. Benefits-eligible employees receive a wide range of benefits, including:
Health Benefits
Income Protection
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Employer-paid participation in the Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave Program
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Retirement Benefits
- Washington State Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) including employer contribution
- Employer-match 457 Plan
Paid Time Off and Leave
- Generous Personal Time Bank (PTB)/Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay - 11 paid holidays per year plus 2 personal holidays
- Family Medical Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Military Leave
Life/Work Benefits
- Hybrid/Remote Work Available (within the region)
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Regional Transit Pass
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) through one of the medical plans offered
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program through the state of Washington SmartHealth Program
- Office building with complimentary use of the gym
- Training & Professional Certification support
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, or a related field?
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Do you have at least one year experience in transportation planning and/or related field? If yes, briefly explain.
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Do you have any combination of lived and educational experience in a related field that would provide you with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job? If yes, briefly explain.
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