ASSOCIATE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER I/II 

Employer: Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC)  

Employment type: Full time  

Salary and benefits: Associate Transportation Planner I 

$48,979-$73,469 Annually plus excellent benefits  

Associate Transportation Planner II 

$57,219-$85,829 Annually plus excellent benefits 

Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) is seeking a creative and passionate professional planning professional to join our team and provide planning and communication support to agency activities and operations. SRTC is a transportation planning agency that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Spokane, WA. We are seeking to fill one planning position for an Associate Planner I or Associate Planner II based on qualifications and professional experience. 

WHO WE ARE 

We are a small, dedicated team of planning professionals that work with a broad array of elected officials, business leaders, community advocates, citizens, and other stakeholders to improve transportation and quality of life throughout the region. If you enjoy building relationships, providing a welcoming environment, and collaborating to solve problems we invite you to apply. SRTC supports flexible and hybrid remote/in office work schedules.  

WHERE WE ARE   

Spokane County is in eastern Washington state and serves as a hub for the Pacific Northwest region. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life with a vibrant downtown and beautiful natural scenery. Spokane has an active arts and entertainment scene, and is home to a variety of great restaurants, trails and waterways, a world-class airport and public transit system, several colleges and universities, and exceptional regional health-care centers.  

ROLE SUMMARY   

The Associate Transportation Planner I/II is a key member of the SRTC planning team who analyzes data, prepares reports on transportation planning issues, communicates with members and stakeholders, and evaluates the performance of the region’s transportation systems. The position works closely with senior and mid-level planning staff, agency leadership, the Communications and Public Relations Coordinator, as well as SRTC members, community groups, and the public. Education and/or experience in land use planning is highly desirable, as this position supports the integration of transportation and land use strategies across regional planning efforts. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing transportation and land use-related data. 

• Researching best practices, preparing reports, and communicating complex information in written, visual, and oral formats to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Coordinating and collaborating with member agencies and committees, the public, and other transportation stakeholders. 

• Working both independently and as part of a team. 

• Other additional job responsibilities and duties are identified in the job description. 

BENEFITS  

SRTC offers a competitive benefit package that includes: 

• Flexible work schedules with hybrid remote work options. 

• Predominantly employer-paid full family health insurance coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance. 

• Health Savings Account/Medical Flexible Spending Account options available. 

• Participation in the Washington Department of Retirement Systems program (with employer contribution). 

• Generous annual leave with 7 paid holidays, 5 floating holidays, accrued vacation and sick leave. 

• Wellness Programs and more! 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION   

Submit a resume and cover letter to Administrative Services Manager Greg Griffin at ggriffin@srtc.org or mail to 421 W Riverside Ave Suite 500, Spokane WA 99201 (email preferred). SRTC will continue recruiting for this position until it is filled, with initial screenings occurring on May 9, 2025. Applications will be required if chosen for an interview. Please be able to pass a pre-offer background check.  

To learn more about SRTC, this career opportunity and how to apply, visit our website www.srtc.org. Careers - SRTC ADA/EEO/WLAD/Drug-Free Workplace