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Regional Planning Liaison/Transportation Planner

http://www.co.kane.il.us/DOT/employmentDetails.aspx?ID=8

Planner will be responsible for regional transportation planning and programming activities related to highway, transit and bicycle/pedestrian facilities and projects. Responsibilities also include coordination with and assistance to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors (COM) in obtaining and administering federal and state funds; technical support to the COM through research, report preparation and agency coordination efforts; and implementation of the Kane County 2040 Transportation Plan and regional transportation projects, studies and programs. The Planner serves as a Regional Planning Liaison and communication link between the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and local governments and participates in the CMAP committee structure. This position works and coordinates with regional transportation agencies and is also staff for the Kane County Paratransit Coordinating Council and Ride in Kane Sponsor Committee.

Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field. Candidate should possess excellent writing and public presentation skills, map interpretation, analytical, and computer skills. Desired qualifications: Two to five years of experience in transportation planning or related field. Application deadline: August 20, 2012 @ 4:30 p.m.

Submit cover letter, resume and references to:
Jan Ward, Chief of Planning & Programming
Kane County Division of Transportation
41W011 Burlington Road
St. Charles, Illinois 60175
Email: wardjan@co.kane.il.us

Applicants must submit to a criminal background check.

EEO Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.

Salary/Hours

$35,000 - $50,000/YR DOQ / 40 hrs/wk

Current Openings

Deadline to Apply: 8/20/2012