Job Description
Join Seattle's premier public service team as a Transportation Specialist in our weekend operations division. This critical role ensures seamless mobility and infrastructure maintenance across the city during high-traffic weekend periods. You'll work directly with city engineers, community stakeholders, and emergency response teams to optimize transportation systems while maintaining the highest safety standards. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving one of America's most dynamic cities.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage weekend traffic flow patterns using advanced traffic management systems
- Coordinate emergency response protocols for weekend incidents and road closures
- Conduct infrastructure inspections and report maintenance needs to engineering teams
- Liaise with community organizations and businesses for weekend event transportation planning
- Prepare comprehensive weekend operation reports and performance analytics
- Train weekend crews on safety protocols and equipment operation standards
- Implement weekend-specific traffic mitigation strategies for construction zones
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in transportation management or public works
- Valid Washington State driver's license with clean record
- Proficiency in traffic management software (e.g., ArcGIS, Synchro)
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting traffic data and patterns
- Exceptional communication abilities for diverse stakeholder interactions
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure weekend environments
- FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certification preferred