Assistant Planner 

Closes:       The position is open until 9:00am PST Friday, November 13, 2026.

Status:       Regular Full-time Position, 40 hours per week; nonexempt FLSA status.

Salary:       The starting salary range is $83,430 - $87,000 annually, DOE, with full benefits including participation in Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). The full salary range is $83,430 - $121,540 annually.

Location:    Puget Sound Regional Council; Downtown Seattle, Washington; The position may be eligible for hybrid work (within the region).

The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is the regional transportation, growth management and economic development planning agency serving Seattle and the central Puget Sound. The thriving region is home to over 4 million people. PSRC serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Transportation Planning Organization under federal and state laws. The agency brings together the region’s diverse counties, cities and towns, native tribes, ports, the state of Washington and civic interests to understand the challenges facing our region’s future and make plans for the region to continue to succeed. Visit www.psrc.org to find out more. PSRC is an equal opportunity employer.

The strength of our region is rooted in our diversity. At PSRC, we’re striving to create a region where all people have access to opportunities that improve their quality of life. In order for us to accomplish this, our workforce must reflect the communities we serve. We’re committed to creating an agency where all of our employees can thrive. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply.

THE POSITION: 
PSRC is seeking an Assistant Planner to join the Transportation Planning Division to perform a variety of technical planning activities under general supervision. The work of the Transportation Planning Division spans a variety of planning topics including transit, active transportation, safety, technology and others, as well as community engagement and work related to the funding and tracking of transportation projects. This position will support the work of the Division through research, preparation of meeting materials and assistance with other planning staff on a variety of topics. The work will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

•  Collect, process, organize, and manage a wide variety of planning-related data.
•  Perform research, synthesize and summarize findings, and make recommendations to help develop major planning programs, including the development and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan and Coordinated Mobility Plan.
• Provide assistance with other transportation projects, as assigned, to potentially include project selection and tracking processes.
• Assist with coordination across PSRC divisions and communicate with regional partners in support of the Transportation Planning Division work program.
• Provide support for transportation committee and board meetings by preparing meeting materials and assisting with presentations. Ensure high-quality work and maintain proper documentation for planning products.