ELDE - Transportation Planner III

City of Oakland•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) seeks a Transportation Planner III for its Major Projects Division planning team. The team collaborates with engineers and project managers to conduct planning and community engagement, design complex projects, and manage project funding. The role leads planning and inclusive community engagement for major transportation infrastructure projects, potentially including the 9th Street Corridor Improvements, Embarcadero West Rail Safety and Access Improvements, West Grand Avenue Corridor Improvements, the Coliseum BART to Bay Trail (66th Avenue) Project, and the Hegenberger Complete Streets Plan. The planner works across OakDOT divisions and with other City departments, partner agencies, design consultants, and community stakeholders. The work advances safety and access improvements from early planning and scoping through final design and, in some cases, construction. The position may lead a team of planners and consultants and partner with community leaders to pursue grant funding and deliver neighborhood-prioritized improvements. The role supports OakDOT’s mission to provide safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation access and mobility, with an emphasis on inclusive engagement and addressing inequities. This is an at-will, exempt limited-duration position outside the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules under Charter Section 902f. Exempt Limited Duration positions may not exceed one year. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends, and the ability to travel to various locations as required. Employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and must complete assigned related training and return to work as ordered in an emergency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in transportation, urban planning, public policy or administration, geography, business, economics, engineering, communications, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in transportation-related planning or another relevant field, or equivalent education and experience.
Ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required for the duties.
Work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and evenings.
Demonstrated competencies in critical thinking; legal and regulatory navigation; professional and technical expertise; initiative and results focus; attention to detail; ownership and accountability; innovative problem solving; presentation and writing; relationship-building; engaging others; teamwork; cross-functional collaboration; project management; and strategic thinking.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of best and evidence-based practices for engaging diverse communities, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), seniors, and people with disabilities.
Knowledge of best and evidence-based practices for reducing and eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Knowledge of public agency contracting, procurement, and grant reporting requirements and procedures.
Experience in public speaking.
Knowledge of best practices in project management.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, planning, inclusive engagement, evaluation, and administration of transportation projects.
Develop and implement inclusive public engagement plans for transportation projects.
Prepare and deliver presentations and conduct public engagement activities for multiple transportation initiatives.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings across City of Oakland departments and with external stakeholders to support project development and implementation.
Represent the Department’s projects in meetings with community members, partner agencies, and other professionals.
Negotiate and manage professional service contracts with consultants and vendors supporting project planning, engagement, evaluation, and administration.
Ensure project decisions are informed by quantitative and qualitative data.
Write reports, memoranda, and grant applications.
Lead planning and engagement for major transportation infrastructure projects, advancing improvements from early planning and scoping through final design and, in some cases, construction.
Collaborate with community leaders to pursue grant funding and advance improvements prioritized by neighborhoods.

Benefits

37.5-hour work weeks.
15 paid holidays.
At least two weeks of vacation per year, with the ability to accrue more based on public-sector years of service.
CalPERS retirement pension; the stated formulas are 2.5% @ 55 for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members.
City-paid employee and eligible dependent health coverage at the Kaiser rate; other listed plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans.
Full-premium Delta Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
Full-premium VSP vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
Accrual of 12 sick days per year.
457(b) pre-tax deferred compensation plan and after-tax Roth 401(k) plan.
Flexible Spending Account.
Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Life insurance up to $200,000.
Employee training.