Planner 3, Capital Programs - Garfield Hts., Cuyahoga County - PN 20056065

State of Ohio • Garfield Heights, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The ODOT District 12 Capital Programs Department, which includes the Planning, Design, and Construction sections, has a position available for a Planner 3. This role offers a great opportunity to join a high-performing staff focused on personal and professional growth, teamwork, and public service, especially given recent retirements and the District’s emphasis on future positioning. District 12 manages a construction program averaging over $270M per year, with projects varying in complexity across rural and urban environments. The State is seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in transportation systems and/or urban planning, who is conscientious, well-organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and an adaptable problem solver. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, general urban planning and engineering principles, and strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction. The position is located in Garfield Hts., Cuyahoga County.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 months experience in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration)
• 9 months training or 9 months experience in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies
• 1 course or 3 months experience in public relations
• 1 course or 3 months experience in budgeting
• 1 course or 3 months experience in technical writing or business communication
• OR 6 months experience as Planner 2, 85312, in assigned program area
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
• Knowledge about the transportation system and/or an urban planning background
• Conscientious, well organized, self-directed, detail oriented and an adaptable problem solver
• Talent for organizing data and presenting it in a way that is easy to understand and helps in decision making
• Knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications
• General knowledge of urban planning and engineering principles
• Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in interpreting plans

Responsibilities

• Act as the district Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) liaison
• Process projects and project phases for inclusion into the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Submit TIP Amendment requests to the MPO for projects that have changes in scope, schedule and Budget
• Provide review and coordination for projects for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
• Participate in meetings as alternate member to NOACA Councils
• Process Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative (TLCI) agreements and invoices
• Participate in TLCI project meetings
• Prepare and submit federal authorization and encumbrance requests for projects using federal funding
• Process task orders, funding events and encumbrance requests
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to local government agencies with local funding programs such as Safe Routes to School, Municipal Bridge Program; Transportation Alternatives Programs; Metro Park Program as well as other funding programs
• Assist with public involvement/local outreach in the planning phases of transportation infrastructure projects (e.g. bridge, roadway, safety, active transportation)
• Prepare and process funding agreements, legislation and project invoices
• Assist in project programming and Ellis database updates
• Produce maps in ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro and other applications (e.g. ESRI products, Collector applications, ArcGIS online)
• Participate in project development, planning studies and project scoping as well as other planning department functions

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees