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*About The Yakima Valley CONFERENCE of Governments: *
Established over 50 years ago under the interlocal agreement act, the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments ("YVCOG") was then and is today, a local government formed to provide services and administer programs that cross jurisdictional boundaries within the Yakima Valley. Elected officials are committed to working together on land use, transportation, public safety, homelessness, environment, and other common issues that impact the quality of life for the communities of the Yakima region. Yakima Valley COG serves as an intermediary between the communities it represents and the state and federal government entities that are responsible for ensuring decisions made at the local level are aligned with state and federal laws, and that government resources are managed. The overall mission of Yakima Valley Conference of Government membership is to collaborate to improve the valleys' livability and secure its future.
Located in the center of the state, Yakima County is the second largest county in Washington. The region is a rich and productive agricultural valley which is surrounded by lush rivers and mountain ranges. Well known for its apples and its production of fruit and vegetables, in recent years it has received national recognition for its many vineyards and breweries. Home to approximately 252,000 people, 49.9% of whom are Hispanic and Latino, the region is culturally rich and diverse. The Yakama Indian Reservation, which is home to 15% of the region's population, is one of the largest Native American tribes in the nation.
*About the Transportation Planner Position: *Under general supervision, performs planning duties in the development, administration, and support of regional transportation priorities in the Yakima Valley.
The successful applicant will have outstanding written and oral communication skills, complete projects, and tasks on time. Supporting and monitoring local agencies' transportation needs and priorities in the Yakima Valley. The Associate Planner will work multiple tasks at any given time and must be able to manage their time and work to meet deadlines.
The Transportation Planner will develop monthly and annual technical reports and planning documents to ensure programmatic compliance for member jurisdictions. Besides technical reports, this role facilitates transportation related meetings and committees in support of our member jurisdictions needs and goals.
The successful applicant is required to have their own transportation and be able to travel frequently around the region and/or throughout the state, including night meetings, events, trainings, and transportation related coordination meetings, conferences, and workshops.
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**TO APPLY, email resume and cover letter to yvcog.hr@yvcog.us
**Yakima Valley Conference of Governments employees consist of grant-funded or city supported positions.
Position is open until filled. The Yakima Valley Conference of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a drug and tobacco free workplace. YVCOG fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see https://yvcog.us/189/Title-VI{rel="nofollow"} or call (509) 574-1550