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Transportation Planner for Policy and Programming

San Francisco County Transportation Authority

Professional Area:

Transportation Planning

Experience:

1-3 years

Location:

San Francisco, CA

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER | POLICY & PROGRAMMING

Applications are due by Monday, June 22, 2015.

SUMMARY

The Transportation Planner Series, Policy and Programming Division, includes three levels of professional Transportation Planners who perform complex and sensitive tasks in the areas of policy, legislation, strategic financial planning, fund programming, and planning; facilitate community outreach efforts; and represent the Transportation Authority on technical and policy advisory groups.

The Transportation Planner is the entry level of the Transportation Planner Series, Policy and Programming Division. Under the general supervision of the Principal Planner, the Transportation Planner assists with the duties and responsibilities listed in the job description and are 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 one (1) year of experience in transportation planning, transportation fund programming or allocation.

Download the complete job description (PDF).

ANNUAL COMPENSATION RANGE

$69,276–$93,516 (depending on experience), plus excellent benefits.

Salary is effectively higher since the Transportation Authority offers an 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 three floating holidays
Up to $130 per month in Commuter Checks or a $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: Transportation Planner, Policy and Programming
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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