Salary : $105,289.60 - $150,404.80 Annually
Location : King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number: 2026TB27567
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Mobility
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: J2C : Local 587 MOA Article 23
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Summary
This position is open to King County Metro employees who have passed the probationary period in their current career service position only. (Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules)

Metro's Service Development Section has an exciting Special Duty opportunity to come train and contribute to the Scheduling group. This position offers first-hand experience working as part of the Scheduling group. This SDA is expected to last at least 6 months in duration. Scheduling Trainee experience has proven to be essential for those seeking career service placement in the Scheduling group longer term.

Job Duties
Applying is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. You will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. You will also:

As the SDA Transit Senior Schedule Planner (AKA "Scheduling Trainee"), you will:

• Learn about transit scheduling principles and techniques
• Learn how schedules are integrated with bus stop data
• Assist with efforts to improve service reliability and access to comfort stations
• Gain hands-on experience developing or modifying vehicle and crew schedules for upcoming service changes
• Help plan and implement supplemental service due to support crowding or other impacts on transit service including sporting or major civic events, movie, and film requests, etc.
• Interact with work groups beyond Bus Operations throughout Metro including: Service Planning, Transit Route Facilities, Vehicle Maintenance, Customer Communication and Services, Event Organizers and external jurisdictions
• Perform other Scheduling related duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who have:

• A strong interest in the technical work behind transit schedules
• Good written communication skills, especially in the form of written instruction
• An ability to work in a team environment, be mentored by others, and learn new technical skills
• An interest in understanding the roles and responsibilities of Scheduling
• Knowledge of city and county geography, and area traffic patterns
• Knowledge of various types of coach equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and set priorities to meet critical production deadlines
• Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Skill in mathematics and statistical calculations
• Skill in entering and extracting information from automated information systems
• Skill in planning, assigning, balancing and checking work

Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process

*PER LOCAL 587 CONTRACT RULES THIS SDA OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO CURRENT METRO FIRST LINE BUS SUPERVISORS, FIRST LINE RAIL OR STREETCAR (O&M) SUPERVISORS, OR OSS COORDINATORS. SUPERVISORS-IN-TRAINING (SITs) ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL THIS POSITION UNTIL THEIR SIT TRAINING IS COMPLETE. SITs CAN APPLY IN ANTICIPATION OF COMPLETING THEIR TRAINING IN TIME FOR THE START OF THIS ASSIGNMENT. CURRENT SITs AND OPERATORS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.

Who May Apply
We are accepting applications from King County Metro employees who have passed the probationary period in their current career service position only. (Must be compliant with Local 587 contract rules above)

Required Application Materials
An online employment application, answers to the supplemental questions, and a letter of interest describing your qualifications are required. The required letter of interest should explain why you are interested in this position and how you meet the qualifications described in this job posting.

Selection Process
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Formal offers are contingent on successful references and/or an HR record review. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment. Pay for SDA will be in accordance with the Personnel Guidelines or the selected employee's collective bargaining agreement.

Work Schedule
The work week is Monday through Friday, day shift; a flexible work schedule is available with approval. Variations in hours are occasionally necessary.

Union Representation/Job Code/Grade LOCAL 587/241806/Grade 45

Work Location
This position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of 2 days per week onsite at King Street Center, 201 S Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104, consistent with King County Metro's hybrid work policy. Remote workdays may be adjusted based on operational or business needs. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Additional Classification Information

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Tracy Bylund at [email protected].

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Have you attached the required cover letter? Applications that are not complete, or do not include all required materials may be rejected as incomplete and not advanced in the process.

• Yes
• No

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This recruitment is open to First-Line Bus Supervisors, First-Line Rail Supervisors, Streetcar O&M Supervisors, and OSS (Operations Support System) Coordinators, per the recently updated ATU 587 contract rules. Which one of these positions do you currently hold?

• First-Line Bus Supervisor
• Rail or O&M (Streetcar) Supervisor
• OSS (Operations Support System) Coordinator
• None of the above

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I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.

• Yes
• No

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MTD/Nepotism - If you have a relative who works for King County Metro Transit, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship. Note: A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner. If you do not have a relative employed by King County Metro, please indicate "N/A".
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MTD/Nepotism - If you have a relative who works for Metro, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.

• a. Bus Operations Division
• b. Capital Division
• c. Employee Services Division
• d. Facilities Division
• e. Finance & Administration Division
• f. General Manager's Office
• g. Marine Division
• h. Mobility Division
• i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
• j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
• k. Vehicle Maintenance
• l. I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
• m. I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro

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MTD - If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation.
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