Transportation Strategic Advisor

Be part of Issaquah’s next chapter. This is a rare chance to help shape transportation in a dynamic, forward‑thinking city on the rise.

The Transportation Strategic Advisor will provide leadership and strategic direction on regional multimodal transportation projects and projects that occur within or impact the City of Issaquah. This position acts as the City’s primary point of contact for Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Sound Transit, King County Transit and other regional jurisdictions. You will coordinate the flow of information across City departments, support interdepartmental collaboration, and facilitate the resolution of complex, multi‑agency issues.

Reporting directly to the City Administrator and serving as a key advisor to the Mayor on transportation matters, this position represents the City in multi‑jurisdictional forums on high‑profile regional transportation initiatives, policies and capital projects. The Transportation Strategic Advisor will play a central role in advancing the City’s goals for mobility, safety, and operations by cultivating strong partnerships with local and regional partners.

This position is open until filled with a first review date of Monday July 6, 2026.

The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

• Manages intergovernmental relations activities related to regional transportation. Serves as a point of coordination on regional transportation, including WSDOT, Sound Transit, King County Transit and other regional justifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners and represent the City of Issaquah in negotiations and coordination of intergovernmental transportation issues and projects, including participation in regional meetings on the City’s behalf.
• Prepare, coordinate or oversee preparation and presentation of technical analysis for regional projects to City staff, City Council, Transportation Advisory Board, and regional transportation partners.
• Manages complex projects as assigned. Serves as project manager by developing works plans, schedules and budgets; and ensures implementation of proposed solutions.
• Represents the City by making presentations to City Officials, partner agencies or organizations, the public, clearly explaining technical elements, project priorities and funding needs.
• Responsible for selecting and managing consultants, including negotiating agreements, monitoring progress and budget and conducting technical review of all deliverables.
• Provides analysis of current and future transportation demand by evaluating level of services studies and high‑level transportation modeling.

• Analyzes transportation systems and policies; identifies problems and potential solutions; evaluates alternatives; recommends policies, plans and projects; prepares reports of findings; and ensures implementation of proposed solutions.

• Supports the Transportation Advisory Board; serves as a staff representative.
• Responds to inquiries from the Transportation Advisory Board, City staff and the community; explains policies and/or analyzes and investigates issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning (with emphasis on transportation planning), or construction management, or other field related to transportation planning, policy, engineering, and/or construction.
• 4 years increasingly responsible experience in transportation engineering, planning, policy development and/or project management within a local government context.
• Valid WA State driver’s license with a driving record that meets City…