Senior Planner-Operations Disruptions (Term-Limited Employment)

Salary range is $66k to $170k, with a midpoint of $118k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

This is a Term-Limited role with an anticipated duration of 60 months.

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

Under general direction, the Senior Planner – Operations Disruptions plans the Sound Transit rail and bus system’s disruption service and recovery plans as part of the Passenger Experience division’s System and Service Planning team. This includes designing and implementing contingency and recovery plans and procedures for re-establishing service across all modes in the event of a disruption, whether minor or catastrophic. This position requires on-call availability and is required to support execution of operating system contingency plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Recommends and implements disruption strategies and impact reduction strategies.
• Conducts assessments to identify vulnerable areas in the Sound Transit system.
• Works with Service Delivery and Agency Oversight Departments to assist in development of contingency plans and recovery plans.
• Conducts research on emerging standards, services, and protocols in support of contingency planning.
• Provides contingency passenger transportation plans for special events, planned maintenance/construction activities, and unplanned service disruptions.
• Makes recommendations on the preferred contingency plan for a given scenario and supports with evidence.
• Works with other business units, divisions, and/or departments to coordinate all aspects of contingency and recovery plan implementation efforts during an actual disruption, including initial emergency response and recovery procedures. 
• Works with Service Operations to regularly conduct simulations and test runs of system disruptions for continuous improvement.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transport