Transportation Planner I / Tech
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Professional Area:
Transportation Planning
Experience:
1-3 years
Contact person:
Yesenia Parra
Phone:
8314603200
Fax:
831-460-3215
Email:
yparra@sccrtc.org
Location:
Santa Cruz, CA
Excellent opportunity for an aspiring planner to work with a great team of planners on a variety of Transportation Planning projects for Santa Cruz County. We are looking to fill one position at either the Transportation Planning Technician or Transportation Planner I level.
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is a regional agency created by the State of California to carry out transportation responsibilities that cross city and county boundaries. The members of the RTC represent theCountyBoardof Supervisors, the City Councils, and the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District. Along with volunteer committee members and Commission staff, the RTC works in cooperation and consultation with other public agencies; business, environmental, neighborhood and advocacy groups; and members of the public to take action in the following areas:
Responsibilities may include
- Assist Transportation Planners in the implementation of the programs and projects of the Regional Transportation Commission.
- Perform routine transportation planning and office duties.
- Conduct research and analysis
- Prepare maps, graphics and reports
- May facilitate public meetings for a variety of different projects
- Assists in the production and distribution of marketing and informational materials and displays
- Attends and provides information on RTC programs at informational fairs
- Prepares and conducts transportation surveys
- Performs transportation fieldwork
- Serves as the lead for logistical set-up for meetings and workshops
- Performs other RTC program duties as needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of principles, practices and trends of transportation planning
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures, including business phone etiquette, preparation of business correspondence, reports and filing
- Working knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Collect and tabulate data and perform mathematical calculations
- Input and access data on a computer
- Prepare spreadsheets, graphs, charts and reports
- Tactfully and courteously provide information to the public on transportation programs and sensitive transportation planning matters
- Represent the Regional Transportation Commission at transportation fairs and meetings of staff from other agencies
- Maintain record keeping and filing systems
- Prepare concise reports, minutes and correspondence
- Make effective public presentations
- Organize work and establish priorities
- Follow oral and written instructions
- For some positions, perform fieldwork with some lifting, and the ability to use common tools
- Ability to follow through the end of the project/assignment
- Assist in grant writing
- Assist with implementation of projects, programs and contracts including funding, financing, payments and accounting
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities listed above is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be.
Transportation Planning Technician
Two years of college coursework in planning, urban studies, environmental planning, engineering, architecture, design, marketing, computer science or other fields related to transportation planning functions, or; Two years of clerical or technical support experience in an agency or business involved in transportation, land use, environmental or resource planning, or engineering or marketing.
Transportation Planner I
Two years of experience in a public or private land use or transportation agency/firm, other public agency, or as staff or a public official, plus completion of 12 semester units of college coursework in planning, urban studies, public administration, geography, environmental studies, marketing, transportation engineering or a closely related field or; Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, urban studies, public administration, geography, environmental studies, marketing, transportation engineering or a closely related field or; One year of professional experience in public administration, marketing, grants administration, legislative analysis, budget analysis or a closely related field or; One year of professional planning or resource planning experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid California Class C Driver's License is required for this position or must be able to provide suitable transportation approved by the Executive Director. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position requires work at a computer/video display terminal and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel to various locations. May require work in evenings and weekends.
SALARY:
Transportation Planning Tech: $4,039 - $5,108 per month.
Transportation Planer I: $4,639-$5,871 per month
We also offer an attractive employee benefits package
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION
The supplemental questions are specifically for this recruitment. Applications received without the required supplemental information will not be included in the selection process. Please respond to the following questions and limit your response to one single-spaced, typewritten page.
For both Tech and Planner
- List any related course work you have completed in planning, urban studies, environmental planning, engineering, architecture, design, marketing, computer science, finance or other fields related to transportation planning. Be sure to include the course title, name of school, and any applicable degree. (Copies of transcripts are acceptable)
- Describe your experience providing information to the public and responding to inquiries from members of the public.
- Describe a project you completed which demonstrates your ability to conduct research, write reports and interpret information in relation to transportation, land use, environmental planning, resource planning, engineering, finance or marketing.
For Transportation Planner I ONLY
- Provide a writing sample that demonstrates ability to effectively communicate information in a well written manner.
- Describe your experience making oral presentation to a board, a committee, agency representative or community group.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
A completed job application, supplemental application, cover letter and resume must be received in the Human Resources Office BY 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 TO BE GUARANTEED A REVIEW. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Human Resource Office. Materials submitted become the property of RTC and will not be returned.
For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call(831) 460-3218. RTC Office hours are8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. The RTC will not fax application materials.