Transportation Planner — Dalton
Location: Dalton, Georgia, United States
Date Posted: December 21
This position requires wide-ranging, professional level work in creating road infrastructure and urban planning to support the Greater Dalton Metropolitan Planning Organization (GDMPO). The employee is primarily responsible for development, coordination and administration of the Planning Work Program relative to highway and other modes of transportation, as well as other duties assigned by the County Engineer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Prepares the Urban Transportation Study following the planning process as defined in Title 3 USC Section 34.
Uses the Joint Comprehensive Plan and other available resources to develop short and long-range transportation priorities.
Assures that applications and contract deadlines are met and that reimbursement requisitions are submitted to the appropriate state and federal agencies.
Prepares agendas and provides technical assistance to the Technical Coordinating Committee, and the Policy Committee.
Develops technical reports as required by state and federal agencies.
Maintains liaison with local community officials, state and federal agencies that are concerned with transportation planning.
Performs other duties as assigned by the County Engineer.
Conducts research studies necessary for the performance of the above tasks.
Must follow established procedures and city, state and federal requirements. Guidelines are clear and specific, requiring little interpretation.
Identifies community problems, issues, and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better transportation planning
Develops long range transportation plans for communities with common developmental issues
Evaluates adequacy of transportation infrastructure in meeting current and projected needs
Attends evening and weekend meetings as needed.
Operates a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office Suite software products; ArcView, Power Point, ArcGIS and Adobe graphics software among others.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulation laws and funding sources pertaining to transportation planning activities is desired.
Knowledge of urban and regional procedures and statistical analysis.
Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers government officials, and the general public.
SUPERVISORY CONTROL
The Engineer assigns work in terms of general instructions, requiring the use of some judgment. The employee performs tasks independently. Completed work is reviewed to ensure compliance and accuracy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelorâ ™s degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in planning, transportation engineer, urban/regional planning, or related field supplemented by two years of professional experience working with an MPO or similar duties in planning for road infrastructure,
or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driverâ ™s license.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Have and maintain an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification and/or a Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
COMPANY NAME: Whitfield County Government
http://dalton-georgia.olx.com/transportation-planner-iid-149897762
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