OOC Levy Equity Coordinator (Planning & Development Specialist, Senior-BU)

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live. Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving. We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together! SDOT has an exciting out-of-class opportunity for a Levy Equity Coordinator (Senior Planning and Development Specialist) to identify opportunities for improving the equitable distribution of levy investments and opportunities to do our work though a lens or equitable service. This role sits in the Project and Portfolio Management Team (PPMT) in SDOT’s Finance and Administration Division and supports the PPMT which is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the Seattle's transportation levies. The Levy Equity Coordinator will work with program owners and leadership to understand how equity has been incorporated in program delivery and identify opportunities for incorporating equity best practices into program prioritization. The position will also work closely with other City offices like the Office of Equity and Economic Inclusion to help ensure alignment of efforts throughout the City. Come help keep Seattle moving! HIS IS A 6-MONTH OUT-OF-CLASS OPPORTUNITY WITH THE POTENTIAL EXTENSION UP TO 12 MONTHS. • Identifies measurable objectives for improving equity outcomes in Levy subprograms. • Reviews programmatic approaches to equity and supports program owners to develop more consistent best practices (data sets, mapping, TEF tactics, etc.) for similar types of work (operational, maintenance, capital projects). • Develops equity progress monitoring methods and implements the workplan levy wide. • Partners with program owners to support them on overall equity practice. • Works with to elevate programs that have existing equity measures and practices in place and to continuously evaluate and explore opportunities for improvement. • Explores and supports mentorship opportunities and/or partnerships between program owners (e.g. supporting a community of practice) and provides a collaboration space where programs can learn and improve their equity practice together. • Identifies specific programs that would benefit from support and assistance with problem solving in implementing of measurable equity prioritization practices. • Outlines TEF tactics that can and will be implemented for programs, allocating accountability to these tactics across the program. • Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice. Minimum Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor's Degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or related field. Experience: • Three (3) years of experience with planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation; or other work directly related to City planning and development activities. OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties. Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience: • Demonstrated success communicating complex ideas to a variety of different audiences. • Ability to seek and find opportunities to improve what exists and collaboratively drive improvements. • Excellent written and oral communication skills and a high level of customer service skill • Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, while keeping supervisor informed of progress and issues • Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base. Other Requirements: Work Environment / Physical Demands: • Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week. Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete. Hiring Process Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered: • Completed NEOGOV online application. • Supplemental questionnaire responses • Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. • Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education. Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The full salary range for this position is $56.23 - $65.54 hourly. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans. Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.