Transportation Planner 2 or 3* - Madison WI

Now Hiring: Transportation Planner 2 or 3*

Application Deadline: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Central

Salary Info: $74,663.42 - $97,404.58 Annually

 

The City of Madison is hiring a Transportation Planner 2 or 3*!

This position is responsible for professional transportation planning work within the Regional Transportation Planning Section of the City of Madison’s Planning Division, which provides staff for the Greater Madison MPO under the policy direction of the MPO Policy Board. The work implements the MPO’s adopted vision, mission and goals as reflected in the MPO’s long-range Regional Transportation Plan and other plans and documents, such as the Public Participation Plan. 

About the Position

This is senior level transportation planning work characterized by a high level of initiative, discretion, and leadership, preparing plans and special studies and annual performance measure monitoring. Under general supervision of the Transportation Planning Manager, the work requires a high degree of independence, and involves leadership in program, plan, and policy development and internal process improvements. 

Minimum Qualifications

·         Two (2) years of professional planning experience pertinent to the position, similar to that of a Planner 1 at the City of Madison.  

·         Bachelors Degree in Urban Studies, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, and other related studies or programs.  

If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, Human Resources will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:

Four (4) years experience in applying the following:

·         Land use and transportation planning process.

·         Transportation planning policies, principles, practices, and methodologies, including land use/travel demand relationships, accessibility, and integration of the different modes of transportation. 

Two (2) years experience in applying the following:

·         Geographic information systems (GIS), and data collection and analysis methods related to land use and transportation planning.

·         Project management techniques and leadership principles and practices.

·         Computer software applicable to the duties of the position, including Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

The City of Madison is a culturally and ethnically diverse community, and this position will need to understand the needs of all people in the City of Madison, and will need to be able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonwi?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&jobId=4634624&jobName=transportation-planner-2-or-3&tab=1

Planner II - Elkhart, IN

Position: Planner II

Location: City of Elkhart, Indiana

Type: Full Time

Pay: Salaried

Job Summary

Ensures compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance and perform other professional planning duties. Serve as main staff member for customer service in the Permit Center. Employee has significant impact on decisions and recommendations of the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic Commission.

Full information and application available here.

Planner II, City of Chesapeake, Virginia

Who: City of Chesapeake, Virgina

What: The primary purpose of the Planner II position in the Current Planning Division is to perform professional city planning functions related to land use applications such as rezonings; conditional use permits; street closures; subdivision variances; site and subdivision plan reviews; planned unit development (PUD) creation, deviation and modifications; special exceptions and variances. The Planner II-Development Review acts as a project manager for the City and provides professional analysis used by the Planning Commission and City Council to make discretionary land use decisions. In the case of administrative approvals, the Planner II reviews the applications and plans for adherence to all applicable city codes and ordinances. The Planner II acts as a facilitator between various city departments and the applicant. The Planner II also serves as an information contact for the general public on land use related issues and assists the Comprehensive Planning Division as necessary on special projects. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of, and/or outside of, their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties. Work is performed under the supervision of the Current Planning Administrator.

Qualifications:

Requires bachelor’s degree in planning or closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Depending on operational needs, may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Apply by April 26, here.

Planner II - City of Chesapeake, VA

Who: City of Chesapeake, VA

What: Performs professional level municipal planning and project management work over a variety of subject areas. Must be versed in the principles and practices of local government planning. Seeks solutions to planning related problems and formulates recommendations within broad policy and organizational guidelines. Serves as project manager and takes the lead on collecting and analyzing data, performing research, analysis, and summarization of data to assist in the development of reports, plans, policies and programs. Responds to internal and external planning inquiries. Works both independently and with teams to implement projects; reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings. Performs complex analysis of development plans for consistency with adopted ordinances, plans, policy, and guidelines. May be called upon to coordinate and/or lead citizen engagement activities. Attendance at evening meetings is required. Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple projects. Must be able to work effectively with and provide exceptional customer service to city staff, members of the community, developers, and policy makers. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must have excellent written skills. Must be able to develop and interpret data, charts, maps, and other graphics. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any particular experience they may have in urban design, community development, development review, socio economic / data analysis, or comprehensive planning.

Required Qualifications: Requires bachelor’s degree in planning or closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Depending on operational needs, may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Pay Range: $54,429 - $72,119 DOQ

Job Close Date: February 7, 2021

Apply here.

Planner II - The City of Austin

Who: The City of Austin

What: The Planning and Zoning Department is seeking a Planner II, III, or Senior to work as part of a team to create Small Area Plans (corridors, centers, neighborhood, etc.). Duties, functions, and responsibilities include: Conduct background research and analysis; develop outreach strategies and techniques; develop meeting design and materials; conduct small group facilitation; synthesize public input; develop plan content: text, illustrations, photographs, charts, and graphs; give public presentations; present to boards and commissions; engage in other planning activities as needed to support implementation of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and attached small area plans.

The position involves complex problem-solving within a dynamic urban context; the ability to understand interrelated issues at a variety of different scales, the ability to collaborate across different levels of government and with different professions, and the ability to clearly communicate with people having different levels of education, understanding, and abilities through writing, conversations, and presentations.

For more information on this career opportunity with the City of Austin, Texas, and to apply online, visit www.austincityjobs.org and reference job requisition number: COA080217.

Planner II
City of Highland Park. IL - Highland Park, IL
$53,000 - $67,000 a year

The City of Highland Park is seeking a full-time Planner to provide current, long range and strategic planning activities with primary emphasis on planning projects within the Department of Community Development, including the provision of staff assistance to various City Commissions and the City Council. Supervision Received : Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Planner and general guidance of the Director of Community Development. Supervision Exercised : No direct supervision; may direct assignments conducted by Planning Intern, Planner, or Administrative personnel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Percent of Total Time Ranked Importance 30 % 1 Staff Liaison to one or more City Commissions, as directed by the Planning Division Manager and Director of Community Development. Will be primary contact for Commissioners and the Public on Commission matters. Responsibilities include administration; conducting research; preparation of reports and recommendations. Manages Commission budget; prepares meeting agenda, minutes, and mailings. City Commissions include the Design Review Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Cultural Arts Commission, Natural Resources Commission, Housing Commission, Joint Plan Commission for Fort Sheridan, Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission. 30 % 2 Provides staff assistance related to evaluation of development proposals, including administration of the process; preparation and presentation of reports and recommendations for applications for subdivisions, planned developments, special use permits, special exceptions and zoning text and map amendments. Performs technical review and analysis of plats of subdivision and development site plans for compliance with all applicable City codes and ordinances, as well as conformance with the City's Comprehensive Master Plan and accepted planning principles. 25 % 3 Conducts studies and planning research and prepares reports regarding the results of the studies and research. Performs research to identify and recommend revisions to the City's Comprehensive Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other municipal codes and ordinances. Works with ad-hoc commissions and community groups to develop long range and strategic plans for City neighborhoods and districts on specific issues. The responsibilities include research; meeting facilitation; writing neighborhood plans; and preparation of meeting agendas and mailings. 10 % 5 Responds to inquiries from citizens, developers, attorneys, engineers and other staff members regarding planning, zoning and housing issues. Communicates as needed with officials and staff of neighboring municipalities and other government agencies concerning new developments and other items of mutual interest. 5 % 6 Performs other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description. Safety Functions : Function Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety policies and procedures. Immediately reports all unsafe conditions. Keeps work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards. Obeys and adheres to all safety rules and established work procedures. Maintains appropriate physical fitness to perform essential job functions. Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education / Experience : Graduation from accredited college or university with Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, urban studies, landscape architecture, or related field and at least 5 years of professional planning experience; or a Masters Degree and at least 3 years of professional planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification or license : Drivers License; American Institute of Certified Planner (preferred) Required Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies : Experience in and comprehensive knowledge of planning principles and practices including an understanding of the short-term and long-term socioeconomic, environmental, fiscal, and political implications of planning decisions; thorough knowledge of various zoning, subdivision, and development regulations; ability to plan, organize, supervise, and carry-out complex research projects effectively. Ability to present the findings effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; public speaking ability, technical report writing skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with city officials, other professionals, public agencies, and the general public; ability to expand professional knowledge and expertise; ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Supplemental Information: Work Environment : The work environment primarily is a general office setting with a high level of public interaction and interaction with staff from other departments, either in person or by telephone. The office frequently has a moderate noise level due to an open office configuration with office equipment running and numerous telephone calls. Some fieldwork around the city may be required occasionally, most often in residential, commercial, and/or park environments Bloodborne Pathogens : NA Tools and Equipment Used : The position requires the ability to operate the following equipment: Equipment used by this employee includes but is not limited to: Personal Computers (Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Quicken, Graphics, and ARCVIEW GIS software); photocopying machines; fax machine; calculators; telephones; typewriter; and miscellaneous office equipment. Drive car. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is most often required to sit, talk, see and hear. The employee is also frequently required to stand and walk; use hands and fingers; handle maps, drawings, reports and other written documents; use equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 21 hours ago - save job » View or apply to job

Bicycle Planner (Planner II/Sr. Planner) - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Bicycle Planner (Planner II/Sr. Planner)

City of Colorado Springs

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Colorado Springs, CO

Depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected, this position will be filled at either the Bicycle Planner II or Senior Bicycle Planner level. The monthly salary range for the Bicycle Planner II is $4,356.42 to $5,445.53 and it is $5,175.92 to $6,469.83 for the Senior Bicycle Planner.

The City

Learn about the City of Colorado Springs as an employer and what our beautiful city has to offer as a place to live and work by clicking on this link:https://hr.coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/human_resources/candi... This information may change annually.

Bicycle Planner II/Senior

As a Bicycle Planner, you will develop and implement the City’s Bicycle Master Plan using the Five E's of Bicycle Planning (Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation & Planning) to work towards making Colorado Springs a Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly City as designated by the League of American Bicyclists within the next five years. In this position, you will also serve as the senior technical resource on all Colorado Springs bicycle issues.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage programs to increase bike-to-work mode share
• Review development applications and plans to ensure bicycle infrastructure is adequately addressed
• Improve and manage a bicycle parking program
• Assist other organizations with development of a downtown-focused bike share system
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to boost bicycle-related tourism
• Plan and organize bicycle-focused public education and bike ambassador programs
• Develop and prioritize bicycle projects for implementation by various federal and local funding mechanisms, including the regional TIP (Transportation Improvement Program)
• Identify and pursue grants to supplement the City’s investment in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
• Serve as staff liaison to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (city’s bike and pedestrian subcommittee for the Citizens Transportation Advisory Board)
• Coordinate implementation of bike and pedestrian projects with other capital improvements being developed by various city departments
• Support implementation of City's complete streets policy and report on its effectiveness to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee and other active transportation stakeholder groups
• Work with fellow staff and active transportation stakeholder groups to identify and support implementation of priority projects funded by the Bike Tax and Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority

Examples of Job Competencies

Knowledge of:

• Grant funding
• Social media
• Local, state, and national trends affecting active transportation
• Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and mapping programs

Ability to:

• Implement best practices related to bicycle infrastructure
• Understand the principles of bicycle safety and traffic laws
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Work is performed in an office/field environment with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions. This position requires excellent writing, presentation, and public speaking skills.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, geography, public administration, architecture, or a related field.

Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.

In addition to the qualifications above, the experience below is also required.

Planner II: Three years of full-time experience in planning, civil engineering, development review facilitation, or a related field.

Senior Planner: Five years of full-time responsible planning experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in urban planning or a related field.

Five years of full-time experience in developing bicycle infrastructure policies and design.

Experience in securing and managing grant funding.

Experience with professional associations related to active transportation.

Institute of Traffic Engineers Transportation Planning certification.

Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Additional Information
This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

Please visit www.coloradosprings.gov and click on ‘Apply for a City Job’ > ‘City of Colorado Springs Job Openings – Apply Now’ button to complete an online application. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a NEOGOV/governmentjobs.com user ID and password).

Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources (HR) in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

Our NEOGOV application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

To view the status of your application, go tohttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/cosprings/default.cfm.

To be notified of future career opportunities, go to http://coloradosprings.gov/jic

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

Transportation Policy Planner - City and County of San Francisco, CA

Transportation Policy Planner

City and County of San Francisco

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Civil Engeering

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Urban Design

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PEX&R2=5278&R3=066463

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

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5278 Planner II – Transportation Policy Planner

Salary:$36.28 - $44.09/hour; $6,288.00 - $7,642.00/month; $75,452.00 - $91,702.00/year

Application deadline: 11/12/15

Appointment Type: 

Permanent Exempt (PEX), Full-Time appointment not to exceed three (3) years.  This position is exempt from the Civil Service rules pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 10.104-18 and serves at the discretion of Appointing Officer.

There is a potential that this position may be approved for Permanent Civil Service (PCS) in the future.  If/When approved as a PCS position, the candidate selected for this position will be required to participate, be successful, and reachable in the 5291 Planner III examination and then selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for Permanent appointment.

Position Description:

Under general direction, the Planner II performs journey level planning work. The Planner II is responsible for conducting investigations and performing analyses to prepare reports and recommendations pertaining to complex planning issues and problems. The Planner II may provide project management or independent work on minor planning projects. The Planner II may perform supervised work individually or as part of a project team.

Specific Tasks related to Transportation Policy Planning include: assisting in development of long-range transportation policies and proposals, reviewing and analyzing transportation-related data, and assisting with transportation-related components of community planning work. Desired skills include strong understanding of transportation planning and design principles, including all travel modes, understanding of transportation demand management policy and best practices, ability to review and perform transportation analysis and modeling or simulation, and understanding of federal and state regulations and funding programs relating to transportation capital projects.

Incumbents in this job code may be required to attend evening and weekend meetings, occasionally held in community locations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years (4,000 hours) verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in city, regional, urban or transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation, architectural or environmental review or other related field;OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional, or Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Physical Sciences, Historic Preservation, or Environmental Studies AND one (1) year (2,000 hours) verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in city, regional, urban or transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation, architectural or environmental review or other related field;OR
3. Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional, or Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies, or Environmental Studies.

Desirable Qualifications

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Knowledge, skills, or experience with urban planning, land use planning and transportation planning, including experience with integrated land use and transportation planning.
• Strong written, oral, and graphical communication skills and the ability to interact effectively and maintain cooperative working relationship with peers, staff, outside agencies, and the community.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and responsibility and the ability to work collegially on team projects
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and demands within deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit: http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PEX&R2=5278&R3=066463 to register an account, and view this complete job announcement for application submission requirements.

Planner I or II Capital Area Metro Plan Organization (CAMPO) - Austin, TX

Planner I or II

Capital Area Metro Plan Organization (CAMPO)

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Phillip Tindall

Phone: 

(512) 974-2275

Fax: 

(512) 974-6385

Email: 

phillip.tindall@campotexas.org

Website: 

http://www.campotexas.org/about/job-openings/

Location: 

Austin, TX

Planner I
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or related field.

Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Planner II
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus two(2) years of experience in planning related work.

Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years

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Planner II / Associate Planner - City of North Chicago, IL

Planner II / Associate Planner
City of North Chicago, IL - Chicago, IL
$55,612 - $74,124 a year

Click here to apply

Under general supervision of the Senior Planner (as well as Economic & Community Development Director) , this position performs a variety of professional planning activities including: review of development and land use applications; zoning, site plan and environmental review; completion of technical assessments; project management assistance for development applications; prepares written project analyses and makes written recommendations; prepares and reviews City ordinances; conducts site inspections; provides technical assistance to the general public; and performs related work as required. This class is the journey-level in the professional planning classification series and incumbents may be assigned the full range of planning functions encountered by a developing City. The position is distinguished from Senior Planner in that the latter handles complex project applications and has full supervisory authority over lower-level planners. It is distinguished from the lower level of Assistant Planner in that the Associate Planner has project management responsibilities in addition to performing the full range of professional planning duties.

Planner I, Planner II, or Planner III - The City of Austin, TX

Planner I, Planner II, or Planner III

The City of Austin, Texas

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

Entry level

Location: 

Austin, TX

Purpose:
	Under general direction, perform professional planning work for the City including zoning, urban, transportation and/or site planning.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
	Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Researches information as requested and/or needed. Analyzes data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies. 2. Writes information reports. Writes/drafts legal documents, i.e. contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc. 3. Answers citizen questions and provide assistance. Speaks as City representative before boards, commissions, public groups, etc. 4. Reviews plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Reviews traffic impact analyses. 5. Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc. Coordinates meetings between consultants, public, etc. and city staff. Coordinates division/section activities with other divisions/sections. 6, Interprets/explains/enforces city policies and procedures, building/land development codes specifications, ordinances, etc. 6. Conducts field checks to verify correctness of data. Reviews and evaluates various reports and studies. Maintain project files and records. 7. Develops short/long range plans. 8. Seeks/evaluates/recommends purchase of city property. Monitor contract expenditures. 9. Plans and develops survey instruments, i.e. questionnaires, rating scales, etc., and methodology for use. 10. Utilizes and modifies computer models and statistical packages for planning application.
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