Senior Transportation Planner 1

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Summary

The Senior Transportation Planner 1 provides planning services including preparing transportation system plans, modal plans, long-range plans, transportation studies, transportation planning work programs, and other transportation-related planning documents. Duties include conducting research, data analysis, technical writing, and plan development, leading public meetings and outreach, preparing presentation materials and graphics, agency and stakeholder coordination, and other duties as assigned. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, desire to learn new skills, and have great organizational and communication skills. A successful Senior Transportation Planner 1 should demonstrate proficiency in and assist with managing transportation planning concepts, apply functions including land use and transportation relationships, short-range and long-range planning, transportation system planning and analyses and evaluation, transportation public policy, traffic engineering, environmental analysis, public involvement and communications, land use planning, and community development. A Senior Transportation Planner 1exercises discretion and judgement in all work tasks. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek input and guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary. This position will work with very limited guidance from a more experienced Transportation Planner.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Advanced* Market Sector Software (may include ArcGIS, TransCAD, Synchro, Vissim, Power BI, etc., dependent on position and other relevant skills and experience) - Proficient

Technical Expertise
• Fully proficient understanding of technical fundamentals related to the market sector* Leads technical efforts on a variety of project types, sizes, and complexities* Mentors others on technical tasks and skills* Performs quality control of moderately complex deliverables

Teamwork

Team player who leads small teams (1-2 people) to complete challenging assignments. Is an independent thinker, provides clear communication and direction to others, and takes responsibility for their results.

Project Delivery

Produces the following independently and oversees others with less experience:
• Transportation system analyses* Transportation planning reports* Policy papers* Meeting agendas and minutes* Public involvement and communication materials associated with transportation planning projects

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Advanced understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Develops budgets and schedules for complex tasks. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Mentors others on above. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.

Industry Standards and Regulations
• Interprets and follows transportation planning documents programs, codes, and state and federal regulations including:* Transportation and land use plans, policies, and programs* Transportation funding and program delivery mechanisms, plans, policies, and opportunities* Transportation system analyses* Transportation resiliency analyses* Population, economic, and demographic forecasts as they relate to transportation* Public and agency involvement plans and communication strategies* Transportation planning regulations, programs, and guidance documents
• Actively mentors other staff in their interpretation and understanding of applicable industry standards and regulations

Client Interaction

Frequent direct communications with clients to resolve technical issues on moderate to complex projects. Leads client project meetings. Understand appropriate messaging and legal risks.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs advanced levels of technical work on large, complex projects as a trusted technical member of the market sector. Operates with a high level of autonomy. Reviews the work of others. May perform some project management tasks.

Supervisory Duties

May be a supervisor:
• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team* Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks* Recruits and hires new employees* Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff* Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa* Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching* Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicates them to employees* Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations* Decides on reward and promotion based on performance* Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in transportation planning, land use planning, civil engineering, communications, or associated field required* Years of experience required: 6 years* Years of experience required with advanced degree: 5 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• PTP and/or AICP preferred* Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.
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