Description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

Are you a collaborative leader who believes government can work best when it listens deeply and partners authentically with communities? As the Geo Teams Program Supervisor, you’ll shape the future of how Seattle engages with neighborhoods on transportation issues by designing, launching and leading this innovative program rooted in trust, transparency, and radical inclusivity.  

This is more than a management role; it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, champion equity, and deliver tangible results for the city’s neighborhoods. You’ll develop and oversee the Geo Teams Program, guide a three-person team of community-focused ambassadors, and build systems and processes to help SDOT better serve people who live, visit and work here. You’ll coordinate across the department, build lasting relationships with civic leaders, grassroots organizations, and elected officials, and use your strategic thinking and transformational relationship-building to unite and shape a transportation system that works for all.  

If you’re energized by advancing equity through cross-sector collaboration and ready to lead a team that’s working at the intersection of transportation and community, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, and public administration.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or other work directly related to City planning and development activities.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.