Transportation Planning Technician

The City of Kent is accepting applications for the position of Transportation Planning Technician.  This position is responsible for planning, developing and coordinating a multimodal transportation system, to include the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program. The Transportation Planning Technician will also provide assistance in updating elements of the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Improvement Program. There is an emphasis on educating others about CTR and effectively promoting related programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have the ability to successfully encourage the use of public transportation, carpooling and other methods that can result in better, more efficient commuting options.  Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, communications, engineering, or a related field, along with at least two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional or technical experience in transportation planning, TDM or CTR coordination.