Division 12 Planning Engineer III

State of North Carolina•Cleveland, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for an Engineer III that will serve as the Division 12 Planning Engineer. This position assists and coordinates in the development of comprehensive transportation plans (CTP) for metropolitan planning organizations (MPO), counties, and small urban areas which serve as guidance for local policies on long-range highway, transit, rail, bicycle, airport, pedestrian, land use, and other developmental plans. Position will assist the Transportation Planning Branch staff in the collection, review, and validation of local data in coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO); assist with the evaluation of the environmental, financial, political, and societal impacts of each alternative; assist with the presentation of these alternatives to the local elected officials, municipal planning staff, and local citizens within the planning areas at organized public meetings to solicit their input into the formulation of the plan. Attend various project meetings including project scoping meetings, NEPA merger meetings and feasibility study groups to provide financial and environmental assessments to Planning staff. Assist and coordinate with the Project Development Branch in conducting environmental studies for programmed projects. This includes assisting with engineering studies and coordination with local agencies for the early phases of project development, from project scoping to purpose and need. Attend project public meetings and aideaid in facilitating these meetings by providing local answers to inquiries that are raised at meetings. Assist in programming of projectprojects in the TIP by providing transportation planning and funding data to the MPO, county, and municipalities. Assist the Strategic Planning Office of Transportation in conducting the project prioritization process at the Division and MPO level. Serves as liaison between the MPOs and the Division and central NCDOT staff by providing information and responding to requests for information. Attendance at MPO Meetings (TCC, BPAC and MPO Board) meetings is required. This position assists the multi-modal divisions in developing non-highway projects to ensure consistency with various planning documents: bicycle/pedestrian, rail, public transit, ferry, and aviation. Position will review and evaluate highway projects for feasibility and effectiveness of integrating non-highway features. This position will also serve as the Division Title VI Coordinator, including assisting with compliance reviews, attending Title VI Liaison Meetings, complete Title VI Annual Accomplishment Reports, etc.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional civil engineering as they apply to highway and traffic engineering and transportation planning.
Knowledge of city and regional planning concepts and procedures.
Knowledge of social and environmental sciences.
Knowledge of statistics and economics.
Thorough knowledge of the organization and operation of The Department of Transportation and municipal government.
General knowledge of Federal-Aid highway planning and research programming and budgeting procedures.
General knowledge of auditing and accounting procedures.
Ability to adequately plan, schedule, coordinate, and conduct transportation engineering planning assignments, and document and convey the findings in both oral and technical report form.
Ability to train, provide instructions, and provide guidance to staff of other agencies and local governments on transportation system planning work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with private and public offices, and other employees.
Capability of independent research and development in the area of transportation planning, air quality considerations, transportation modeling and statewide transportation policy issues.
Technical report analysis and writing ability.
A high degree of oral and written communication skills.
Public speaking ability.
Group discussion leader skills.
Must be able to legally operate a vehicle.
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting meetings with employees, citizens and public officials in order to conduct investigations and resolve issues.
Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
Knowledge of NCDOT programming, planning, scheduling and funding procedures.
Experience in project development, including comprehensive transportation plans, project prioritization, project scoping, NEPA/SEPA, and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

Assists and coordinates in the development of comprehensive transportation plans (CTP) for metropolitan planning organizations (MPO), counties, and small urban areas.
Assists the Transportation Planning Branch staff in the collection, review, and validation of local data in coordination with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO).
Assists with the evaluation of the environmental, financial, political, and societal impacts of each alternative.
Assists with the presentation of these alternatives to local elected officials, municipal planning staff, and local citizens.
Attends various project meetings including project scoping meetings, NEPA merger meetings and feasibility study groups to provide financial and environmental assessments.
Assists and coordinates with the Project Development Branch in conducting environmental studies for programmed projects.
Assists with engineering studies and coordination with local agencies for the early phases of project development, from project scoping to purpose and need.
Attends project public meetings and aids in facilitating these meetings by providing local answers to inquiries.
Assists in programming of projects in the TIP by providing transportation planning and funding data to the MPO, county, and municipalities.
Assists the Strategic Planning Office of Transportation in conducting the project prioritization process at the Division and MPO level.
Serves as liaison between the MPOs and the Division and central NCDOT staff by providing information and responding to requests for information.
Assists the multi-modal divisions in developing non-highway projects to ensure consistency with various planning documents: bicycle/pedestrian, rail, public transit, ferry, and aviation.
Reviews and evaluates highway projects for feasibility and effectiveness of integrating non-highway features.
Serves as the Division Title VI Coordinator, including assisting with compliance reviews, attending Title VI Liaison Meetings, and completing Title VI Annual Accomplishment Reports.