Principal Transportation Planner (Tier 3)

$75,109 - $103,314/Yr

Hillsborough County Florida - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Senior

Tampa, FL

About the position

The Principal Transportation Planner position at Hillsborough County involves managing projects that integrate land use and transportation planning to enhance community infrastructure. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including team members, county departments, and consultants, to ensure effective project completion. The planner will oversee traffic monitoring projects, analyze traffic data, and contribute to comprehensive planning efforts for the county's growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the collection, analysis, and presentation of traffic data and trends.
• Evaluate multimodal operations and safety in relation to land development proposals.
• Oversee the extraction of information for studies and reports on transportation systems.
• Manage the analysis of land use, economic base, and community facilities in planning reports.
• Write and interpret zoning and land development regulations.
• Develop comprehensive plans for future land use and transportation.
• Represent the organization at meetings with officials and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Urban or Community Planning.
• Three years of experience as a transportation planner, with two years as a project leader.
• Knowledge of comprehensive planning principles and practices.
• Experience with data collection methods and statistical analysis techniques.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing traffic monitoring projects.
• Familiarity with 'complete streets' principles.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $36.11 - $49.67 per hour.
• Opportunities for career progression and promotional opportunities.