Transportation Planning Specialist 3
State of Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | $5,399 – $7,095 a month |
|---|---|
| Location | Lacey, WA |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking an experienced Transportation Specialist 3 in the Transportation Safety Division to review and analyze motor carrier data, including information needed for program management, accountability, planning, and performance. The Transportation Specialist 3 will provide administrative support for the Director, Assistant Director, and Motor Carrier Safety Supervisor within the Transportation Safety division. This role supports UTC’s mission to protect consumers by supporting activities that ensure regulated transportation companies provide safe services and comply with federal and state safety requirements.
About the UTC and Employer Initiatives:
The UTC regulates the rates, services, and practices of private or investor-owned utilities and transportation companies.
The UTC is continually recognized for its excellence and integrity as a utility and transportation regulatory agency, as we challenge the status quo and ourselves.
At the UTC, we recognize that our employees are the key to the agency’s success. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth, continued learning opportunities, offers meaningful work and a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about benefits, please visit http://www.utc.wa.gov/aboutUs/careers/Pages/Working-at-UTC.aspx.
The UTC is a great place to work and has implemented several, and is developing additional initiatives that create a great working environment, including:
- We have modernized our workplace with workspaces that promote creative thought, innovation, and collaboration among co-workers, and improved building security and employee safety.
- We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties).
- We have a formal mentoring program to provide and encourage employee growth and development, while also promoting informal mentoring relationships and sharing of knowledge across the commission.
- We have an engaging wellness program which focuses on all nine elements of wellness: spiritual, physical, social, environmental, occupational, emotional, intellectual, nutritional, and financial. The UTC has received the state’s Zo8 award the past five years for our achievements in building a sustainable wellness program. We also have on-site shower rooms/lockers with proximity to several fitness centers in the area.
- We have a comprehensive continuous improvement program focused on using Lean tools and principles to solve problems and continuously improve work processes.
- We use a structured, data-driven Lean Management System methodology to manage the core work and key initiatives of the commission and provide employees with a clear line of site from their daily work to the agency level key goals, outcomes, and core processes.
- We value diverse perspectives and employ people of all backgrounds. We are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the UTC by way of a cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing UTC values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.
For more information about the UTC, see our website www.utc.wa.gov – or visit www.twitter.com/wautc and www.facebook.com/wautc.
- Independently review and analyze motor carrier safety data including information needed for program management, accountability, planning, and performance. Gather information and create MCSAP reports summarizing the activity of Motor Carrier investigators. Conduct internal audits on the MCSAP grant activities and financial data.
- Provide administrative support for Director, Assistant Director of Transportation Safety, and Motor Carrier Safety Supervisor.
- Perform internal audits of the Motor Carrier Safety programs grant funding for the purpose of ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance, as well as identifying potential vulnerabilities. Make recommendations to management about potential resolutions to vulnerabilities by preparing and presenting reports that reflect findings.
- Assist Motor Carrier Safety, Licensing Services, and Solid Waste programs with process improvement projects and Process Evaluation Team (PET) projects. Support the analysis, planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of key projects to help achieve program goals.
Demonstration of UTC Values: (expected of all employees):
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Accountability
Demonstration of UTC Core Competencies (expected of all employees):
- DEI Knowledge, Understanding, & Commitment
- Self-Awareness and Commitment to Growth
- Cultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting Strategic Partnerships
- Inclusive Excellence & Allyship
- Measuring for Success and Improvement
- Customer Focus
- Results
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Self-Development
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Inclusive language – Understanding and carefully considering the language used in our communications by working to remove racist and non-inclusive language in our collective vocabulary, media, and workplace documents. Words that reflect racial and other discriminatory biases are contrary to the values of the Commission, undermine our commitment to equity, and harm Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and other under-represented communities.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Competencies (Download PDF reader)
- Advocates and models our culture and values
- Cultivates a shared, strategic vision for EDI
- Fosters learning
- Makes the commission more accessible to underrepresented and marginalized communities
- Leads and navigates change
- Embraces and embeds inclusion in decision-making
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Although not required, preference may be given to candidates who have the following desired qualifications:
- Minimum of two years’ work experience researching, analyzing, and explaining data and laws, rules, or regulations.
- Minimum of one year experience providing general administrative support.
- Research and Analytical Compilation.
- Degree in business administration, public administration, transportation, or similar field.
- Experience with process improvement projects.
- COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee »s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are selected to serve in this position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination before you are able to begin work. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation.
- Conflict of Interest: RCW 80.01.020 limits the commission’s ability to employ any person who owns stock in any company the commission regulates or is otherwise financially interested in such company.
- Compliance with the ethics laws (RCW 42.52) is an individual responsibility, which may include disclosure of volunteer work, elected activity, outside employment, or other business activity:
- No employee may engage in any outside employment or business activity that will interfere with the performance of their duties or result in a conflict of interest.
- No employee may engage in any volunteer or elected activity that will interfere with the performance of their duties or result in a conflict of interest.
- An employee shall notify supervisor prior to engaging in any outside employment or business activity.
Application Process:
Jobs advertised as Open Continuous may be closed without notice. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.
Read the instructions below carefully before following the “Apply” link above.
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their application to be considered for this position:
- A letter of interest explaining how you meet the qualifications of this position.
- A current resume detailing experience and education.
- A list of three professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor (or you may include this information in the Reference section of your application). A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:
- Carefully review your application and other documents requested (e.g., cover letter and resume) for accuracy, spelling, and grammar before submitting.
- The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the « work experience » and « education » sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov; completeness of your resume, cover letter, and any other materials submitted as part of the application process.
- A resume will not substitute for completing the « work experience » section of the application.
Only complete applications will be considered. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. You may be disqualified if your education and/or work experience does not include information used to: 1) Meet the minimum qualifications of the job.
Visit these links to learn more about:
the state of Washington http://access.wa.gov,
the Olympia area www.co.thurston.wa.us or
www.Olympiawa.gov
The Utilities and Transportation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure you have an equal opportunity to join our team. Our commitment is making sure current and future employees are treated fairly and equally without regard to age, sex (including gender identity), race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or religious or political affiliation. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact Mandy.Garcia@utc.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Company description:
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