Transportation Planner

City of Glendale • Az 85301, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Glendale's Transportation Department provides quality public transit facilities and services that support and enhance a safe and high quality of life for our residents, while helping to improve and sustain the environment. Under supervision of Transportation Planning Administrator, performs professional planning work relating to the City's transportation system. The ideal candidate for the role will have a Bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and three years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and three years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.
• 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 and land use planning and available implementation techniques
• Knowledge of data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting, and presentation
• Knowledge of public communication and issue resolution techniques
• Knowledge of capital project planning and design review
• Knowledge of intergovernmental coordination processes
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to land use, and development
• Knowledge of project management and organization principles
• Knowledge of GIS application to transportation planning projects and initiatives
• Ability to apply transportation planning principles to assigned tasks and ensure compliance with City ordinances and policies
• Ability to plan, organize and manage the activities of project teams and multiple projects to completion
• Ability to conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues and prepare professional recommendations
• Ability to represent the City of Glendale on regional, County and State committees as assigned
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, contractors, other government agencies, and the general public
• Ability to conduct public meetings on transportation planning and be viewed by the public as an expert in these areas
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment

Responsibilities

• Performs transportation planning activities that include development and preparation of multi modal planning studies, transportation programming, writing council communications and participating in the public involvement process.
• Provides staff assistance in planning and preparing for as well as supporting the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission (CTOC).
• Serves as a member of the MAG Active Transportation Committee.
• Coordinates with regional, state and federal planning organizations on regional, state and federally funded projects, and provides review and input on regional committees' agendas.
• Represents the Transportation Department on various intergovernmental committees on regional transportation planning and development matters.
• Conducts research and analyzes traffic and land use data to identify transportation system needs.
• Participates in regional transportation planning studies including regionally funded projects for the city and submits applications for federal funding.
• Coordinates the work of consultants performing transportation planning activities and assists with developing project schedules.
• Conducts public meetings with neighborhood groups.
• Researches, writes and makes recommendations for complex transportation plans and studies.
• Assists in preparing the Capital Improvement Program Budget for transportation projects.
• Performs mathematical calculations, financial analysis, and cost analysis for transportation planning projects and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• 10.5 holidays per year
• 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level