Transportation Planner I, II, or III

Carrboro, Town of•Carrboro Town Hall, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex planning, project management, and administrative work with a focus on transportation. Effectively manages multiple assignments and job duties, prioritizes workload, and exercises initiative while working with limited supervision. The primary duties of this position include transportation planning; project and program management; technical research and analysis; review of development applications, including traffic assessments; support for boards and commissions; preparation and presentation of agenda materials and public presentations; administration of the residential traffic management program and traffic counting activities; bicycle transportation planning; and related work as assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Planning and Transportation Administrator. This position provides opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance, professional development, and contributions to the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.
Two (2) years of work in transportation planning or a related field (for Planner I).
One (1) or more years of experience in local government (for Planner I).
Ability to obtain a recognized professional certification within two (2) years of start (for Planner I).
Four (4) years of work in transportation planning or a related field (for Planner II).
Three (3) or more years of experience in local government, with two (2) years of experience working for the Town of Carrboro (for Planner II).
At least one (1) recognized professional certification such as AICP, CZO, PTP, PMP, PE, etc. (for Planner II).
Six (6) years of work in planning or a related field (for Planner III).
Five (5) or more years of experience in local government, with three (3) years of experience working for the Town of Carrboro (for Planner III).
At least two (2) recognized professional certifications; one (1) of which shall be AICP certification. The other professional certifications may be CEP, CZO, LEED-AP, PTP, PMP, PE, etc. (for Planner III).
A master’s degree from an accredited college/university in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture or related field may be substituted for one (1) required certification (for Planner III).
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with coursework in transportation planning, transportation engineering, or related field.
Possess experience in the transportation field involving preparation of plans, assessment/analysis and project management including the project development process for infrastructure).
Knowledge of planning principles and practices, including transportation planning, transportation funding, urban design, and the relationship between land use, zoning, development, and transportation.
Knowledge of land development regulations, ordinances, and related codes.
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, including GIS.
Ability to analyze complex planning issues; prepare and present technical reports; communicate effectively in oral and written formats; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, advisory boards, committees, staff, consultants, developers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transportation planning activities, including traffic data collection and analysis, review of transportation impact assessments related to development proposals, project management, consultant procurement processes (RFLOI/RFQ/RFP), and grant administration and reporting is preferred.
Bicycle and pedestrian planning experience and relevant certifications, such as League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certification through the League of American Bicyclists, are preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares transportation plans, reports and elements as part of the long-range planning process.
Participates in transportation programs, capital projects, and related mobility activities, including project management where assigned.
Serves as staff support to the Town’s advisory board(s) related to transportation, including Safe Routes to Schools.
Prepares and presents agenda materials for Town Council meetings.
Serves as staff liaison to government partners such as the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization.
Administers the Residential Traffic Management Plan.
Manages the design process for certain bicycle and pedestrian transportation infrastructure projects.
Prepares applications for bike/ped programs such as American League of Bicycles-Bicycle Friendly Communities, grant funding and related programs.
Participates in the greenways planning process.
Represents the Town as technical liaison to Transit Committees affiliated with local and regional transit providers.
Responds to transportation issues, inquiries and concerns, including coordination with Town departments and government partners.
Reviews proposals for new development projects, including rezoning, site plan and plat applications.
Comments upon transportation issues, mobility options and trip generation/traffic assessments as appropriate.
Works with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Chapel Hill Transit and other partners on a variety of transportation issues.