{"id":32635,"date":"2020-04-23T14:58:24","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T21:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=32635"},"modified":"2020-04-23T14:58:24","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T21:58:24","slug":"job-associate-commute-trip-reduction-and-transportation-demand-management-associate-planner-thurston-regional-planning-council-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-associate-commute-trip-reduction-and-transportation-demand-management-associate-planner-thurston-regional-planning-council-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Associate Commute Trip Reduction and Transportation Demand Management Associate Planner, Thurston Regional Planning Council (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: x-large\"><b><span style=\"color: #003087;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: large\">Associate Commute Trip Reduction and Transportation Demand Management Associate Planner position available with TRPC<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Are you wondering how the current health crisis has affected travel behavior? \u00a0Do you like working with state and local partners on commute alternatives? Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is seeking a Commute Trip Reduction Program Manager at the Associate Transportation Planner level to join our well-regarded team. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of programs and projects related to commute trip reduction, active transportation and transit, in a positive, well-supported environment. This position is funded for one-year, with opportunities for extension based on state funding. For more information visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webmail.evergreen.edu\/owa\/rubickt@evergreen.edu\/redir.aspx?C=KQD_8bxV6AvuQvVMe2S5oK98fTXXnP7WxfmP3M5eIILqmrauwufXCA..&amp;URL=https%3a%2f%2fnam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2f%3furl%3dhttps%253A%252F%252Flnks.gd%252Fl%252FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA0MjAuMjAzOTA5MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50cnBjLm9yZy85NDEvQ29tbXV0ZS1UcmlwLVJlZHVjdGlvbi1URE0tUGxhbm5lciJ9.OHUoUUtrRQ2ck2XJSLkbEkzAwfynsJFiuRMQQ_BvweM%252Fbr%252F77617595207-l%26data%3d02%257C01%257Cmorgans%2540evergreen.edu%257Cde0c6c78df3049ed547008d7e55282cb%257C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%257C0%257C1%257C637230014858367960%26sdata%3dDt4HaTVqNqsgX2wBU2KWEjdm8%252BzdzurWVKsPoippObc%253D%26reserved%3d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: #00966a\">www.trpc.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">\u00a0or phone (360) 956-7575. This position will remain open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application by May 14<\/span><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><b>ABOUT TRPC<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">TRPC is located in Olympia, Washington, approximately one hour south of Seattle and two hours north of Portland, Oregon. Residents of the region enjoy a high quality of life and reasonable cost of living amid beautiful natural surroundings. With a current county-wide population of around 286,000, we are one of the fastest growing regions in Washington, making our area an exciting place for regional planning.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">TRPC is a Regional Transportation Planning Organization, council of governments, and Metropolitan Planning Organization governed by a 23-member intergovernmental board. The agency is non-regulatory with a mission to\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><i>\u201cprovide visionary leadership on regional plans, policies, and issues.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><b>IDEAL CANDIDATE<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">The ideal candidate will have:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Demonstrated program\/project management experience<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Diverse experience in public engagement; working with multiple partners and stakeholders; and working directly with boards or councils<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Strong communication and collaboration skills<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Comfort with ambiguity and the flexibility to adapt to change<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">A strong desire to serve the public interest<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">A genuine interest and curiosity of transportation alternatives<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Master\u2019s degree<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><b>EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Three years of experience in transportation outreach or planning<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">One year of program or project management<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">A bachelor\u2019s degree<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">\u00a0OR<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Any demonstrated combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><b>THE POSITION<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">TRPC currently has a staff of 20, with six planning staff, as well as administrative, outreach, GIS and transportation modeling specialists. \u00a0The successful candidate will work within our team structure to manage and support a variety of programs\/projects, mainly related to commute trip reduction, active transportation, and transit. Examples include:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Thurston Region Commute Trip Reduction Program<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Targeted Telework and Alternative Work Schedule Programs<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">ruralTransit Program<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Support for partner Safe Routes to School Programs<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Multimodal and Commute Trip Reduction Plan<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">A successful candidate could expect to:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Work under minimal supervision<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Serve as a working program\/project manager<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Work within a team environment<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Juggle multiple tasks and competing deadlines<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Communicate and interact with staff at public, private, and non-profit organizations and the public<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><b>COMPENSATION<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">TRPC provides generous annual leave and employer-paid medical and dental coverage for its employees. The agency is a member of the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System. TRPC supports commute trip reduction measures such as telework, compressed work weeks, and flexible schedules. Hiring range for the position is $5,597\u2013 $6,989 per month depending on qualifications.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><b>TO APPLY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Find full application information and materials on the agency\u2019s website at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webmail.evergreen.edu\/owa\/rubickt@evergreen.edu\/redir.aspx?C=fnIFgM9j9YcJpIdYIbTzwg7kwf7pglrDaOZp3t8w6ZbqmrauwufXCA..&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.trpc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">www.trpc.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">, or phone Thurston Regional Planning Council at (360) 956-7575. Email application materials to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webmail.evergreen.edu\/owa\/rubickt@evergreen.edu\/redir.aspx?C=papaWGQYi0mFEQSb6tMe_P_zoOynkFww_yKB4CoEjMTqmrauwufXCA..&amp;URL=mailto%3aHR%40trpc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: #00966a\">HR@trpc.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">, or mail to 2424 Heritage Court SW, Suite A, Olympia, WA 98502.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Thurston Regional Planning Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity throughout the organization. If special accommodations to apply for this position are needed, please telephone and ask for our ADA Coordinator. For TDD users, please use the State\u2019s toll-free relay service by calling (800) 833-6388 and ask the operator to dial (360) 956-7575.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><b>To be considered, applicants must submit all the following:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Letter of interest that addresses how your education, experience, knowledge, and abilities make you an ideal candidate for the position<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Resume<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: black;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">Completed TRPC application<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">During the recruitment process, applicants may make inquiries by e\u2011mail to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webmail.evergreen.edu\/owa\/rubickt@evergreen.edu\/redir.aspx?C=papaWGQYi0mFEQSb6tMe_P_zoOynkFww_yKB4CoEjMTqmrauwufXCA..&amp;URL=mailto%3aHR%40trpc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><span style=\"color: #00966a\">HR@trpc.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\">. The most qualified applicants will be invited to take part in an interview process.<\/span><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: black;font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: medium\"><br \/>\nReference and criminal background checks are part of TRPC\u2019s recruitment process, subject to state law.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":23918,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,19,7,13,20],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32635"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32635"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32635\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}