Planner I - Transportation

Washington County, MN • Grant, MN

349d • $29 - $34

About The Position

Washington County Public Works is looking for a Planner I to work primarily on transportation planning (all modes of transportation including transit). The position will also have some coordination efforts with other Public Works functional areas including finance, building services, parks, land use, and survey. Desired candidates should have the years of experience and education required in the minimum qualifications. Work, education, or lived experience related to working with diverse stakeholders, project management, grant writing, transportation, and/or stakeholder engagement is desired. We value your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff, and communities we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, geography, economics, community health, business administration, marketing, public administration or field directly related to area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Work or education experience planning public meetings, forums, or processes with stakeholders.
• Previous work or education experience in transportation (any mode/type of transit) planning or policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher level planners, managers, or engineers in developing comprehensive short-and long-range planning, projects, and programs.
• Prepare plans, reports, recommendations, and grant proposals in cooperation with senior staff.
• Conduct needs assessment, analysis studies and special evaluations projects.
• Coordinate and implement data collection for needs assessments, planning processes, and community concerns.
• Conduct policy and process analysis, develop recommendations and coordinate implementation.
• Develop and administer measurement tools and surveys, interpret results and make recommendations.
• Develop written reports and presentations.
• Review legislative actions and evaluate impacts.
• Prepare data for legislative use.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach to gather input on programs or proposals.
• Plan, implement and maintain programs, processes and policies.
• Manage projects, processes, policies and protocols.
• Develop work plans.
• Assist with County review of community plans.
• Conduct public meetings, forums and hearings.
• Prepare information for public distribution.
• Review processes and procedures and recommend improvement strategies.
• Manage assigned projects including development of work plan, monitoring contracts for services, assigning and monitoring work and project expenditures.
• Participate in financial activities.
• Monitor service contracts.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of special grants or other fund applications, research and writing reports and proposal development.

Benefits

• E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree