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Planning Specialist, Virginia Department of Transportation - Staunton, VA

Planning Specialist 

Virginia Department of Transportation

Website: 
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/14146
Location: 
Staunton, VA

VDOT is seeking an Assistant Planner to provide technical support to the District’s Transportation Planning section.
  • Develop and/or participate in transportation planning/transportation modeling (CUBE) for the District’s three Metropolitan Planning Organizations. 
  • Conduct and review traffic impact studies related to land development, rezoning applications, and site plans; coordination of studies with appropriate affected parties/organizations. 
  • Must be proficient in ArcGIS and spatial analysis tools and be able to work across all disciplines of the Department in an organized and timely manner. 
  • Ideal candidate will perform technical analysis using numerous software packages like: HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, CORSIM, and SIDRA. 
  • Ability to generate and present written/verbal reports identifying issues, trends, and projections is highly desirable. 
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive district planning program for all modes of transportation. 
  • Research district planning issues; identify deficiencies and present solutions; coordinate with local planning entities. 
  • Serve as assistant liaison between VDOT, local governments, local, regional and metropolitan planning organizations.
Applicant must provide samples of relevant work with application.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision also available. Also, the state funds a Short and Long Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is the intent of VDOT’s employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
View details & knowledge, skills, & abilities for applicant evaluation at local VEC or http://www.vdot.jobs. TDD 1-800-828-1120.
VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp
We encourage all those who apply to review these values and ethics. If you share our values, we invite you to apply.
Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
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