Transportation Planner Senior

Job Description:

Transportation Planner Senior

Description

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Apply By:
09/29/24
Division:
Transportation & Engineering Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Job Description:

The Senior Transportation Planner is responsible for performing project management, technical, administrative and professional work . Implement transportation-related plans. Review development and zoning cases. Make presentations at public hearings related to proposed development applications. Provide transportation information to the general public . Manage complex projects, including grant management and plan development. Represent the county at external meetings. Manage the development and revision of community plans, regulations and customer service guides. Provide customer service to public and private sector officials, applicants, consulting professionals, and county residents.

Salary:

Target Hiring Ra ng e: $86,577-$102,000 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

Essential Duties:

• Manage complex transportation projects including grant management, plan development, regulation revisions, and updates to countywide and systemwide plans; lead public engagement efforts on planning projects, representing the county at external meetings with partners, community groups and involved citizens. Set priorities, define necessary resources, and identify quality sources of research, and design work processes.
  

• Manage the design process for implementation of bicycle facilities during seasonal overlay. Using the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Roadway Design Guide, National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Rural Design Guide and other resource to ensure best practices are achieved. Ensure the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is being abided by for all relevant roadway signage.
  

• Assist in capital project roadway design for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Ensure best practices regarding accessibility and safety are implemented. Ensure MUTCD is being abided by for all relevant roadway signage.
  

• Evaluate rezone and development proposals. Understand the characteristics of the development proposal and determine what transportation regulations and policies from the Transportation Design and Construction Manual, Land Development Regulations and Zoning Resolution are appropriate to apply to a case/property, primarily as they relate to the public right-of-way and internal circulation.
  

• Create and implement the program and policy recommendations of transportation-related plans.
  

• Receive and respond to inquiries from the public, other agencies, and county personnel. Provide technical information and assistance based on considerable knowledge and interpretation of county and state plans and regulations to county residents, businesses, divisions and other jurisdictions .
  

• Establish relationships. Serve as liaison to residents, advocacy groups, businesses and/or government agencies; confer with various parties in public and private meetings on various transportation and regulation matters. Attend, coordinate and/or conduct public meetings pertaining to transportation projects or issues. Negotiate and mediate between differing objectives and opinions of affected parties. Decide when to consult subject area experts.
  

• Utilize GIS mapping, word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information.
  

• Serve as county representative to various divisional and local committees, panels and commissions. Attend meetings and provide input based on expertise and observation.
  

• Assist, mentor and train newly hired planners. Work requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed and includes making daily work assignments for others and reviewing the work assignment upon completion . May provide recommendations to an employee’s formal supervisor regarding other employees’ performance reviews, minor disciplinary actions, hiring, pay, and termination decisions.
  

• Perform other related work as required . Prioritize management requests and balance with current workload.
  

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Use, Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Geography or related field;
  

• Plus, a minimum of five years of experience in transportation planning, roadway design, and transp ortation plan implementation .
  

• Or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
  

• Must have American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification at hire or w ithin one year of hire.
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master ’ s Degre e in related field
  

• Seven years related experience
  

• Strong written and oral communication
  

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and/or supervision skills
  

• Independent critical thinking and analysis
  

• Demonstrating initiative, innovation, and resiliency
  

• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
  

• Experience with high-level support of regulation and long-range projects
  

• Ability to work on multiple complex projects at one time
  

• Roadway design for bicycle and pedestri an facilit ies
  

• Transportation- related developme nt review experience
  

• Experience giving high-quality presentations to boards and commissions
  

Additional Job Information:

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
  

• Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
  

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions:

County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or careertalent@jeffco.us

Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org

Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us

Education:

Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum five years

Certifications:

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Category:
Engineering & Construction Services

Salary:

$86,577-$102,000