Senior Policy Specialist for Environmental Justice and Public Health
Senior Policy Specialist – Environmental Justice and Public Health (Transportation Planning Specialist 5 In-Training)
Western, WA – Headquarters
$71,520 - $106,152 Annually
Are you passionate about social equity, environmental justice, and public health? Do you want to help shape important transportation policy that can make a positive change in our communities? Do want to apply your talents to help WSDOT implement new state and federal laws that promote healthy and equitable transportation solutions? If so, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Environmental Service Office (ESO) is seeking a Transportation Planning Specialist 5 (In-Training) to serve as the Senior Policy Specialist for environmental justice and public health equity. The Environmental Services Office’s mission is to protect Washington’s environment and communities as part of operating and improving the state’s multimodal transportation system. This is a new position housed in the Environmental Service’s Office to provide policy advice, guidance, and technical support to WSDOT’s planners, environmental staff, and project teams as they implement state and federal requirements related to environmental justice and the reduction of public health disparities. The individual will work collaboratively with senior leaders and staff throughout the agency. WSDOT’s policy work in this area requires a commitment to advancing social equity and environmental justice in transportation system planning and decision-making.
Note: This is an in-training position that offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Transportation Planning Specialist field and achieve the goal class of a Transportation Planning Specialist 5. Candidates will be considered as a Transportation Planning Specialist 4 or 5, depending on their qualifications.
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