Senior Transportation Planner

Senior Transportation Planner – On‑Call in Vancouver, Washington

• Serve as project manager or task lead for transportation planning assignments.
• Lead development of transportation system plans, corridor studies, active transportation plans, safety action plans, transit planning studies, and mobility strategies.
• Conduct transportation analyses, including multimodal assessments, travel demand evaluations, and transportation impact studies.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and planning recommendations.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement efforts, including public meetings, workshops, agency coordination, and advisory committee meetings.
• Support grant applications, funding strategies, and implementation planning.
• Present findings and recommendations to agency staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and provide quality assurance/quality control review of project deliverables.

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in community development, community planning, urban planning, or an associated discipline.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning for public and/or private sector clients.
• 8+ years of project management experience with demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of producing technically‑sound documents.
• Knowledge of city and county comprehensive plans, zoning codes, development standards, and their implications on design.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and/or reviewing detailed land use applications, including rezoning, conditional use permits, variances, and other complex entitlement processes.
• Knowledge of Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goals and/or Washington Growth Management Act preferred.
• AICP preferred.

Pay range: $65–$90 per hour

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive total rewards program—including competitive salaries, discretionary performance bonuses, no‑cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% match, a hybrid work schedule, paid time off accrued by industry experience, nine paid holidays, a commuter allowance, and support for professional registrations and certifications. If you are relocating, relocation assistance may be provided.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful for all. Discrimination, harassment, and bias are not tolerated. We value diversity, encourage authentic self‑expression, and prioritize respectful engagement. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including pregnant employees. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process or in the workplace, please contact Otak’s People Services Department at