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Senior Planner: Transportation - City of Lafayette, CA

Senior Planner - Transportation 

City of Lafayette
Professional Area: 
Transportation Planning
Experience: 
5-7 years
Contact person: 
Tracy Robinson

Phone: 
925.284.1968
Email: 
TRobinson@lovelafayette.org
Location: 
LafayetteCA
$79,176 - $104,148 + benefits (NOTE:  Lafayette does not participate in PERS)
The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is recruiting for the position of Transportation Planner.  Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  This position will be part of the team that ensures that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and “small town” downtown feel.
The Transportation Planner participates in a wide range of local and regional projects related to policies and planning for effective multi-modal circulation and parking.  The position staffs the Circulation Commission,  researches grants, writes proposals, and coordinates with regional agencies to make recommendations for traffic mitigation measures.  The position is also responsible for advising the Commission on issues that impact pedestrians and bicycles.
This is a challenging job in a great city!  The new Transportation Planner will be joining a long-tenured staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.
The City is seeking a high energy professional who is tactful, self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented. Exceptional analytical and communication skills and the ability to write well and persuasively are required. An understanding of the regional political infrastructure and how it affects policy development and implementation is highly desirable.  The candidate should have a four-year degree with an emphasis on transportation planning, traffic engineering or civil engineering supplemented by coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration, and five years professional experience in a similar field.
The final filing date is November 26, 2014.   To be considered, you must submit a City of Lafayette Employment 
Application, plus relevant materials that amplify your qualifications.  You may obtain an application at www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.  Please return completed applications to 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #210, Lafayette, CA  94549 or email to TRobinson@lovelafayette.org.