What: Under minimal guidance from the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy, develops, designs, monitors and implements specific and large-scale transportation planning studies, projects and programs. Prepares analyses of proposed transportation policies and projects’ impacts relative to land use, community development and economic development plans. Utilizes a wide range of technical skills and knowledge to maintain control over multi-faceted operations in the external field and department. Coordinates internal/external agencies, vendors and team efforts to ensure the standards of performance and departmental project goals are met. Confers with management to develop strategies regarding on-going assignments. Represents the department in joint local and regional projects, collaborates with outside agencies/vendors, and coordinates the deployment of staff. Serves as the lead on designated assignments and coordinates with departmental staff, the County or other governmental agencies to ensure the timely completion of transportation planning projects. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning or Public Administration is required. (Must provide original college/university transcript at time of interview)*
- Two (2) years of full-time work experience as an Urban Planner; Transportation Planner; Economic Development Planner; Community Development Planner; or Community Development/Economic Development Specialist is required.
- A valid drivers’ license is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Knowledge & Skills: Extensive knowledge of planning principles and practices respective to economic development and community revitalization. Ability to think logically, draw conclusions and make recommendations with minimum supervision. Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills. Thorough knowledge of existing Federal and State grant programs for urban areas which may include transportation; community and economic development; environmental assessment and remediation; or housing issues. Skill researching and analyzing US Census data, transportation, social and economic statistics. Skill interpreting and applying statistics to major transportation plan, policy and project proposals. Skill designing maps, graphics, spreadsheets and databases for various media presentations and project monitoring tools. Skill producing strategic and/or comprehensive planning documents. This position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County.
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