Transportation Planner

South Alabama Regional Planning Commission•Mobile, AL

30d

About The Position

The Transportation Planner is responsible for managing and maintaining the eligibility of SARPC for state and federal funding by coordinating transportation planning and program requirements in the region. Assumes responsibility for developing and maintaining GIS hardware, software, and data to support the transportation planning process. Oversees transportation projects.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge and ability to operate office equipment including telephone, copy machine, fax machine, computer, and calculator.
Ability to read and interpret guidelines and regulations and apply them to the job.
Ability to read paper and electronic maps.
Basic knowledge of GIS Computer systems, such as ArcGIS, transportation management systems, and GPS tracking systems.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Visual Basic, Arcade, GISDK to automate data processing tasks, develop algorithms, and customize transportation models.
Knowledge of the principles, operations, and analysis of various transportation modes such as road networks, railways, airports, and public transit systems.
Ability to comprehend and interpret data from a variety of sources.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Geography, GIS, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Community/Regional Planning, or a related field with at least two (2) years of experience.
A valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze traffic flow, signal timing, capacity analysis, and other technical aspects to ensure the optimization of traffic operation. Collect and analyze data, forecast trends, and make informed decisions is crucial for successful planning.
Analyze freight demand patterns, including volume, origin-destination flows, and seasonal/economic variations, to optimize freight transportation networks.
Research, design, and implement sustainable transportation practices, including promoting active transportation (walking, cycling), public transit, and reducing carbon emissions.
Validate and calibrate transportation travel demand forecast models using observed data to ensure their accuracy and reliability in predicting travel behavior.
Assist in development and maintenance of transportation studies, reports, and plans.
Assist in development of long-term (Long Range Transportation Plan) and short-term transportation plans (Transportation Improvement Program) for SARPC.
Assist in maintaining the congestion management system (CMS), Transportation Alternatives Programs (TAP) grant, Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan (HSCTP), Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and other strategies/plans/products as assigned.
Assist in managing and maintaining the eligibility of SARPC to receive Federal transportation funds by coordinating federally-mandated transportation planning and programming. Ensure plans/reports/projects are completed by state and federal deadlines to continue to receive funding.
Coordinate and communicate the transportation activities with member governments, state, and federal agencies, and standing committees.
Provide technical assistance and prepare grant applications for member governments.
Manage SARPC's GIS licenses and credits.
Other duties as assigned.
Manage transportation projects from conception to implementation including, but not limited to, planning, organizing, and coordinating resources, are necessary for successful project execution.
Plan, coordinate, and manage GIS projects (Cross Organizational as well), including defining project scope, allocating resources (li censes/credits), setting tim elines , and ensuring successful project completion.
Assist department director in managing a team of transportation planning professionals, including assigning tasks, providing guidance/support, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Detennine and allocate funding for projects, review budgets, and ensure that projects are on budget and on time.
Utilize the Computerized Project Management System (CPMS) to initialize and monitor project financial data.
Coordinate the member government staff to facilitate data sharing, development, and management.
Attend public transportation training and events as necessary.
Coordinate public involvement, transportation planning, and committee meetings to include notification, preparation of meeting materials, resolutions for approval and developing minutes.
Present transportation plans and projects at various meetings.