Long Range Associate Coordination Planner

City of Meridian•Cocoa, FL

1d•$7,607•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves completing both routine and complex land use planning tasks and duties with a focus on transportation and education related issues in coordination with agency partners. This individual facilitates and attends stakeholder and outside agency meetings for student loading, corridor studies, roadway widening projects, safe routes to schools, intersection improvements, school site planning and similar projects. Represents the City at various meetings with community partners, primarily the West Ada School District (WASD), the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Valley Regional Transit (VRT) and the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS). Organizes and facilitates regular meetings of the Meridian Transportation Commission. Work includes coordinating with WASD and ACHD to understand, plan and mitigate impacts of proposed development on schools and the transportation network. The position responsibilities include advocating and advancing solutions for the transportation, education, and long-range planning needs of the City of Meridian.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in community or regional planning, transportation planning, engineering or a related field plus a minimum of two years of experience in community development, transportation, education planning, land use planning or a related field; or equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job
Excellent writing and research skills
Strong attention to detail
Persuasive speaker
Even-tempered, fair
Committed to the American Institute of Certified Planning Code of Ethics
Working knowledge of principles and terms related to general and applied regional land use and transportation planning, multi-modal transportation planning and implementation, comprehensive planning and trends
Working knowledge of research techniques
Working knowledge of demographics, population forecasting, housing, land use, corridor and traffic studies
Working knowledge of math skills including statistical analysis
Working knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of files, maps, charts, sketches and complex graphics by using ArcGIS (ArcView, ArcMap, ArcCatalog), Microsoft Suite, and other computer software
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of advanced federal, state and local laws related to land use and transportation
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Ability to prioritize, organize and perform work with minimal direction
Ability to type at least 20 words per minute
Ability to compose clear and concise correspondence and technical written documents
Ability to collect, prepare, and analyze statistical information
Ability to operate a computer terminal
Ability to read and interpret site plans and construction documents
Ability to work with frequent interruptions
Ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately
Ability to operate office equipment, e.g., photocopier, facsimile machine, digital camera, etc.
Possession of a valid Idaho driver’s license and a safe driving record is required. If selected for employment, out-of-state candidates must obtain a valid Idaho driver’s license within the introductory period.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Certified Planners certification desired

Responsibilities

Works independently and under the direction of the Long Range Planning Supervisor and/or the Community Development Director
Serves as a member of various external and internal committees and teams as assigned to represent the City of Meridian’s vision, policies, and standards
Coordinates with WASD to make sure school planning and City planning goals align
Ensures development project impacts are reviewed and commented on by WASD considering school loading and transportation impacts
Ensures the City’s highest priority projects are considered by the various transportation agencies in their budget and programming processes
Assists in developing and maintaining the Comprehensive Plan, transportation plans and City policies to ensure long-term goals are meaningful, measurable, and consistent with other adopted plans
Makes recommendations and writes technical reports and memos based on research, data analysis and policies
Presents project updates, alternatives and recommendations to Mayor, City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Transportation Commission, WASD, private development and/or builder groups, and other public agencies and groups
Participates in the preparation of transportation plans and programs and communicates this information to the public, staff and elected officials
Serves as the liaison between the City and ACHD, ITD, COMPASS, VRT and WASD
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with WASD Board and staff, the ACHD Commission and staff, Planning and Zoning Commission, Mayor, City Council members, other civic leaders, clients, state and federal authorities, other City departments, and local planning agencies
Conducts research and collects and analyzes data to create maps, graphics and reports using ArcGIS and other software
Regularly attends development pre-application meetings and assists Associate Planners in preparing analysis included in staff reports
Attends special meetings or facilitates public meetings held in the evening
Deals with complex and sensitive issues related to complex transportation, traffic, education and planning projects and answers technical questions
Reads, interprets, and reviews site designs, traffic impact studies, construction drawings and comments on needed changes and adjustments
Manages consultant budgets, gains public support for studies, and provides regular progress reports
Identifies and corrects potential conflicts before they become a problem
Demonstrates positive solution focused attitude through optimism, decisiveness, and team decision making
Maintains a positive attitude of cooperation in performance of work assignments, including adaptability, flexibility, proactive engagement with customers, clients and co-workers, problem solving, decision making, resiliency, organization and time management
Facilitates team discussions
Provides outstanding customer service by communicating respect, being open-minded, having a spirit of collaboration, and calmly resolving conflict with individuals that may be upset or angry
Develops and uses empathetic listening skills
Demonstrates good judgment and initiative to interpret and apply City policies and procedures
Provides excellent oral, written, and graphic communication with co-workers, clients and supervisor
Collaborates with co-workers and other City staff to accomplish assigned tasks as a team
Demonstrates integrity in the performance of assigned tasks
Works with Planning Division Manager on a training program for employee’s professional development
Attends continued education conferences, workshops, and other training opportunities to remain current with planning and/or development trends
Performs other duties as assigned or needed