Fairfax County Government
Fairfax, VA
Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=...
Job # 16-00333 $56,415.42 - $94,026.40 Annually
Fairfax County, a diverse and dynamic jurisdiction in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, is seeking a highly motivated and qualified planner and/or traffic engineer to engage in transportation analysis associated with land development review. Work assignments will be focused on the land development process, providing exposure to a variety of transportation disciplines that include pedestrian/bicycle, road construction, traffic operations, transportation demand management (TDM), transit, and vehicle parking.
Specifically, assignments will include review and analysis of the transportation characteristics of land use proposals, including zoning and site plan applications; field and research analysis; negotiation to secure system improvements; and preparation of written reports and presentations to reviewing agencies, development industry representatives, elected officials, and citizens.
Position may be underfilled as a Transportation Planner I.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus two years of experience related to transportation planning.
UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS: This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Transportation Planner I (Grade S21, $48,971 - $81,619). The employment standards for the Transportation Planner I are: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field. Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Transportation Planner I. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level ofTransportation Planner II.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in: evaluating transportation network impacts of land use proposals; traffic impact analysis; negotiation skills; coordinating with governmental organizations; excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to organize, coordinate, and establish priorities for multiple projects and assignments; and ability to work independently on assignments with minimal direction. Experience with evaluating parking supply and demand, parking characteristics, and/or parking facility design.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items under 25 pounds in weight.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview.
TO APPLY: Apply online at agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty by 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2016. It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 711. EEO/AA/TTY.