Vision: Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.
Mission: To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is a nationally recognized municipal transportation agency at the leading edge of multi-modal transportation. In our quickly growing city, accessibility, safety, affordability, and reliability – are top of mind for us every day! Our core values drive our work toward creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for all. SDOT’s core responsibilities include maintenance and operations of the city's transportation right-of-way, the expansion of the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, care of over 240 bridges, permitting use of public spaces and enhancing access to the regional transit system. With approximately 1,100 dedicated staff, SDOT maintains an operational presence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all weather conditions to serve and ensure Seattle’s public mobility.
SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and team-oriented Parking Projects Team Leader (Strategic Advisor 2) on our Curbside Management team within the Transit & Mobility Division. The Curbside Management team is nationally recognized for its forward-leaning, innovative, data-driven approach to curbside management. This leader will manage a small, high-performance team consisting of one Capital Projects Manager and two Transportation Planners who manage and participate in multiple projects and programs related to policy and technology associated with parking payment, integration with parking enforcement, parking permitting systems, the Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) program and business process analysis/efficiency/redesign. This team regularly engages with the public and provides excellent customer service and responds to many constituent questions and requests. Projects and programs all include a focus on furthering transportation equity and environmental sustainability. This position is an important liaison with SDOT’s Parking Enforcement Division, the Parking Maintenance Shop, and the Traffic Permits Counter, to support their efficient operations and excellent customer service. This position is one that has historically managed a portfolio of complex projects that couple policy and technology, while also being responsive to ad hoc requests to lead or participate in emerging projects and SDOT priority efforts. SDOT is looking for a strategic thinker who has a systems approach and who is people-centered. This position reports to the Manager of Curbside Management. Come help keep Seattle moving!
- Works effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment to implement the work of the Curbside Management Team, the Transit & Mobility Division’s Values & Goals, and SDOT’s Mission, Vision, Values & Goals.
- Manages the Parking Projects team, including budget development and monitoring, work plan development and implementation.
- Provides supervision and leadership to 3 direct reports.
- Provides strategic budget oversight and monitoring for the section.
- Jointly manages operations, relationships and project implementations with multiple integrated parking payment and parking enforcement vendors that include integrations with Seattle Municipal Court and the Seattle Police Department.
- Acts as liaison with Seattle IT in parking technology and surveillance ordinance compliance.
- Works with the Parking Enforcement Division and the Accela development team on the migration from physical parking permits to virtual, online, license plate-based permitting; supports Parking Enforcement’s increased use of License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology for virtual permitting.
- Provides support and oversight of parking rate changes and configuration changes in coordination with the SDOT Parking Shop, Parking Enforcement and multiple vendors; provides oversight of system maintenance, including quality assurance and control.
- Leads the development of LPR capability in paid parking areas.
- Engage in long-range planning with Parking Enforcement on the future of curbside management in terms of both equity and LPR technology.
- Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in transportation planning and operations, financial/economic analysis, and project planning/management/delivery.
- Two (2) years of experience in program oversight or program management including the supervision of staff.
Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
- People-centered, strategic thinker, with a systems approach and excellent leadership skills.
- Organized, self-starter, highly motivated, ready to take initiative.
- Well-developed critical thinking, strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight timeframes.
- Commitment to excellent customer service.
- Experience implementing policy and program initiatives from cradle to completion.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and permitting software and database systems.
- Experience and comfort with leading a team in hybrid/remote environments.
- Effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
- Brings integrity, a positive attitude, and passion for SDOT’s mission, vision, and values.
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
- Work is typically performed in an office environment or in a hybrid environment in which some responsibilities are completed remotely.
- May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses
- Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
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.