Principal Transportation Planner

Prince William County Government•Woodbridge, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation & Capital Construction is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner for its Planning Section. This highly responsible role supports the County’s multimodal transportation planning functions and serves as the County liaison and subject matter expert on transportation and mobility planning matters to County departments and agencies, federal and state entities, and regional and sub-regional transportation organizations. The role contributes to the County’s transportation construction program and offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on the community. The Principal Transportation Planner reviews and participates in updates to long-range transportation plans for consistency with County priorities, the Comprehensive Plan, the Strategic Plan, and applicable policies and regulations. The position leads and expands County transportation planning efforts, reviews development cases and transportation or traffic studies and plans, manages specialized planning projects, develops and communicates transportation recommendations, and represents the Department at public and transportation-related meetings. The planner works with County agencies and community groups to develop technical planning solutions to complex mobility issues and advance County and Department goals. The position works under the direct supervision of the Transportation Planning Manager. The schedule is standard business hours in the office, with occasional evening meetings. Some telework is typically available after the initial three months. The position requires operating a government vehicle to attend meetings and forums throughout and outside the County.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Seven years of related experience in urban, regional, or transportation planning, or a closely related field.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Solid technical and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize workload efficiently and perform assignments accurately and on time.
Creativity in developing planning solutions and willingness to proactively learn and contribute.
Ability to operate a government vehicle to attend meetings and forums.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as urban planning, transportation planning, transportation engineering, or public administration.
AICP or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) Certification.
Analytical, problem-solving, and critical decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities and projects as necessary.
Ability to work independently or lead a small team.
Ability to provide prompt and effective customer service to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Review and participate in updates to long-range transportation plans for compliance with County priorities, the Comprehensive Plan, the Strategic Plan, and relevant policies and regulations.
Lead and expand transportation planning efforts in the County.
Provide technical planning assistance, including reviewing development cases and transportation or traffic studies and plans.
Manage specialized planning projects.
Formulate and communicate transportation recommendations to staff, appointed officials, and elected officials.
Represent the Department at Planning Commission, Board of County Supervisors, and other transportation-related meetings.
Represent the Department and County at local, regional, and state planning forums.
Coordinate with transportation and transit agencies and other County agencies.
Serve as the County liaison and subject matter expert on transportation and mobility planning matters.
Develop planning and technical solutions to complex mobility problems in collaboration with County agencies and community groups.
Operate a government vehicle to attend meetings and forums throughout and outside the County.