Transportation Planner, Sr.

City of Glendale•Glendale, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale. The Sr. Transportation Planner performs advanced, professional level financial analysis, administration, and transportation planning duties relating to the city's roadway, transit, airport, bicycle and pedestrian transportation networks.

Requirements

Master's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field and three years experience in Transportation Planning.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in transportation planning
Knowledge of financial principles and policies including development of financial plans, budgets and capital programs
Knowledge of data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting and presentation
Knowledge of City policies and procedures related to transportation
Knowledge of project management and organization principles
Knowledge of engineering principles related to transportation designs, concepts and traffic analysis
Ability to develop and implement transportation plans
Ability to perform complex financial analysis and create comprehensive financial reports
Ability to conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues and prepare professional recommendations
Ability to plan, organize, and manage the activities of project teams, and multiple projects to completion
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, business owners, city officials, upper management, Attorneys, and other professionals and developers
Ability to identify, facilitate and resolve project issues and problems
Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment, and function in a supervisory leadership role
Ability to provide quality customer service
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Responsibilities

Creates comprehensive financial reports related to Transportation project funds, operating and maintenance costs, federal and regional grants, and annual 10 year sales tax program.
Performs advanced, complex financial analysis and financial administration work involving economic models, bonding, sales tax projections, grant funding, and trend analysis.
Facilitates the implementation of transportation plans by formulating financial strategies and preparing budgets, capital programs and schedules.
Conducts and reviews complex technical analysis including mathematical calculations, financial analysis, and cost estimations.
Provides guidance and serves as a technical resource to other transportation staff.
Develops transportation plans including multi modal plans and plans for individual modes of transportation including bicycles, pedestrian, transit and streets.
Conducts highly technical research and analysis, evaluates findings, identifies significant issues, determines options, and develops staff recommendations on difficult and complex projects.
Provides technical support, information, and guidance to property owners, developers, other staff members, other City departments, elected and appointed officials and representatives of other jurisdictions on adopted ordinances, policies, plans and procedures.
Meets with citizens, property owners, developers, attorneys, engineers and other professionals to discuss and resolve transportation planning and financial issues.
Works with public and neighborhood groups to obtain input to plans and address transportation issues.
Works with federal, state and regional agencies as well as other departments within the city to develop and implement transportation plans.
Represents the city on city task forces and interdepartmental teams on specific projects or issues.
Plans, coordinates, and manages bicycle and pedestrian projects, including the work of outside consultants.
Participates in the development of the department/division Capital Improvement Program.
Assists with preparation of the department/division budget.
May supervise other Transportation Department staff.
Participates in identifying grant opportunities and developing funding applications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.