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Senior Transportation Planner, San Francisco County Transportation Authority - San Francisco, CA

Senior Transportation Planner

San Francisco County Transportation Authority
September 25, 2014
Professional Area: 
Civil Engeering
Transportation Planning
Experience: 
3-5 years
Contact person: 
Human Resources
 
Phone: 
415-522-4800
Fax: 
415-522-4829
Email: 
jobs@sfcta.org
Website: 
http://www.sfcta.org
Location: 
San Francisco, CA
Please submit applications no later than Tuesday, 11/04/2014

SUMMARY

The Transportation Planner Series, Planning Division, includes three levels of professional Transportation Planners who manage planning and corridor studies and other planning projects, facilitate community outreach efforts, and represent the Transportation Authority on technical and policy advisory groups.
The Senior Transportation Planner is the intermediate level of the Transportation Planner Series, Planning Division. The Senior Transportation Planner is responsible for assignments that are highly complex and sensitive in nature, where substantial judgment and initiative are essential in making recommendations and resolving problems. The duties specified below are characteristic of the range of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position, and not intended to be a comprehensive listing.

REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a graduate degree in an appropriate discipline such as transportation planning or civil engineering; and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation. Basic research methods and database management techniques; proficiency with standard computer spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and internet software; and statistical and computational analysis principles and methods; and advanced knowledge of transportation planning principles, techniques and methods; transportation funding and finance; and capital project development phases.

ANNUAL COMPENSATION RANGE

$80,340–$108,456 (depending on experience), plus excellent benefits.
Salary is effectively higher since the Transportation Authority offers employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, elements of which include, but are not limited to:
  • Retirement: 12.15% employer contribution
  • Insurance: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
  • Deferred Compensation (Section 457)
  • Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first five (5) years of service
  • Holidays: 11 holidays per year, plus 3 personal holidays   
  • Up to $130 per month in Commuter Checks or $20 per month bike benefit.

SUBMISSION

Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (jobs@sfcta.org), fax (415.522.4829), or mail:
RE: Senior Transportation Planner, Planning
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market St., 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

EOE

Minority candidates and women are encouraged to apply.
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