Transportation Planner (GIS Analyst)
About The Position
The Transportation Planner provides professional-level administrative and project support for the department’s strategic initiatives. The role manages assigned projects, serves as a staff liaison to departmental divisions, programs, and outside agencies, and supports transportation planning activities. The position reports to the Transportation Planning Supervisor and oversees interns and seasonal staff. The planner supports GIS and transportation project analysis, project prioritization, sub-area studies, and planning activities. The role researches and analyzes data to address transportation planning and demand issues, develops technical tools based on industry best practices, and prepares reports, presentations, informational materials, and correspondence. It works with internal and external partners on project development, review, cost estimates, and submittals, and supports department policies, initiatives, and budget matters. Additional work includes conducting studies and research, coordinating interdepartmental projects and special programs, researching funding and grant opportunities, acquiring grant funds and managing awarded grants, responding to citizen inquiries and complaints, and supporting public information, outreach, and events. The planner attends meetings with individuals and groups and may perform other job-related tasks as requested.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, urban design, transportation engineering, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
- Two years of progressively responsible experience related to planning, design, construction, and measurement; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
- Michigan driver's license or ability to obtain one.
Responsibilities
- Assist with GIS analysis, transportation project analysis and prioritization, sub-area studies, and planning activities.
- Conduct components of planning audits and studies for roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and other investments; participate in coordinating consultant studies.
- Research, collect, and analyze data to develop solutions to transportation planning and demand issues.
- Develop and implement reliable technical tools based on industry best practice.
- Prepare informational materials, presentations, reports, correspondence, and other materials for the Department.
- Work with internal and external partners on transportation planning projects, project development, project review, cost estimates, and submittals.
- Assist with department policies, initiatives, and budgetary matters; meet with department heads and city staff, follow through on initiatives, and serve as liaison to assigned departments and agencies.
- Present Department activities and matters to the Mobile GR Commission and other public bodies.
- Conduct analytical and organizational studies, special research, and other projects as directed by the Transportation Planning Supervisor.
- Coordinate interdepartmental projects; analyze options for program changes; oversee and coordinate special programs.
- Research funding sources and grant opportunities, acquire grant funds, and manage awarded grants.
- Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Prepare statements and informational materials for the media and coordinate ongoing public information programs.
- Support public outreach and events, develop marketing and educational outreach materials, and assist with public information presentations.
- Attend meetings with various individuals and groups.
- Oversee interns and seasonal staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
- 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
- Employee and employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
- Voluntary benefits including term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
- Twelve paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parking, if applicable
- Employee Home Ownership Incentive
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
- Comprehensive wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
- Employee discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
