Data Technician

Data Technician

Closes: The position is open until 9:00am PST, Friday, January 30, 2026.

Status: Regular Full-time, 40 hours per week;
Non-exempt FLSA status.

Salary: The starting salary range is $70,000 - $75,000 annually, DOE, with full benefits including participation in Washington state Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). The full salary pay band range for the position is $67,000 – $97,000 annually.

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

The Puget Sound Regional Council 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 and is one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas. PSRC 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.

The agency serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization and also plays the leading regional role in growth management, transportation, and economic development under state and federal laws. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to find out more. PSRC is an equal opportunity employer.

PSRC is committed to creating an agency where all of our employees can thrive. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply.

PSRC is seeking a Data Technician to perform a variety of data processing and coordination activities under general supervision. The position will provide general assistance and support of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a compilation of current transportation projects within King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties that is administered through a database and online forms. This position involves regular coordination with staff of PSRC’s numerous state and local agency partners and requires strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work will also include assistance with other databases and data-related tasks for the Transportation Planning Division and will be responsible for a range of quantitative and qualitative work in support of transportation planning and transportation project funding. Work will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

• Collect, organize, analyze, and process data submissions from external agency staff for inclusion in the TIP database.
• Assist external agency stakeholders with data submissions.
• Assist with quality control and ensure that the data in the TIP meet all state and federal requirements.
• Provide quantitative analysis of data in PSRC databases.
• Prepare TIP and other data for inclusion in an online web map and other visualization formats.
• Respond to periodic data requests using the TIP and other databases.
• Communicate PSRC’s TIP policies and funding requirements to external agency staff.
• Facilitate team review meetings.

The Data Technician will analyze, summarize, and validate data and prepare final reports and maps for presentation and publication. The position will also assist in providing staff support to advisory committees and perform other related duties as assigned.

At a minimum, a candidate must possess:

• An interest and aptitude to expand technical skills, particularly database querying with SQL.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well with staff at PSRC’s state and local agency partners, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Proficiency and experience using basic computer software such as internet browsers and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Initiative and ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team.
• A willingness to learn, be receptive to feedback, and embrace continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Technical proficiency and demonstrated experience using database management systems, particularly the creation of…