Transportation Planner – Traffic Calming & Residential Programs (Transportation Planner II)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Ej03), VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

FCDOT is seeking an innovative, motivated and qualified Transportation Planner II to join the Active Transportation, Capital Projects, and Traffic Engineering Division (ACTD). This position works on projects in Fairfax County’s Residential Traffic Administration Program, including the Traffic Calming Program, Cut-Through Traffic Restriction Program, Through Truck Restriction Program, $200 additional Fine for Speeding Program and the Watch for Children Program. This position may also perform other work related to residential traffic safety as well as supporting residential parking programs and associated street sign management.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field
Two years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field
Valid driver’s license
Completion of a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of professional experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning program administration
Experience of utilizing knowledge of traffic engineering principles and methods, including the development and review of conceptual transportation plans, and using traffic data to assess cut through traffic volumes and determine mitigation strategies
Experience preparing or reviewing traffic engineering studies, including traffic calming assessments, cut-through traffic evaluations, and/or other traffic operations studies
Two years of experience in using Geographic Information System (GIS) tools
Strong project management skills, with experience and ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects and assignments, and establish priorities
Knowledge of the Virginia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for highway sign design and placement
Experience in preparing and making presentations to the public or elected officials
Experience in coordinating with local and state government entities, including elected officials
Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong presentation and negotiation skills
Experience preparing and delivering presentations to the public or elected officials
Experience responding to complex inquiries and providing detailed technical information verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, public officials, and the general public
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

Evaluates residential traffic issues for program eligibility, prepares or review traffic engineering studies, including traffic calming assessments, cut-through traffic evaluations, and or/other traffic operations studies
Manages residential traffic projects, including data collection and processing and analysis, reports results and provides recommendations to Board of Supervisors’ office staff
Uses Excel and ArcGIS to create, issue, and evaluate qualifying public ballot packages; uses ArcGIS to maintain relevant map layers and produce project maps
Evaluates and updates public content for program web pages, including program maps
Manages inventory of program materials
Maintains program databases to ensure data is accurate and up to date
Coordinates with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Board of Supervisors, and County police and fire departments; responds to complex inquiries and provides detailed technical information verbally and in writing
Prepares for and participate in public hearings, workshops, community meetings, and state or national events; presents information to residents, community associations, and elected officials
Prepares official items for Board of Supervisors’ consideration, and other written materials as required
Attends project-related meetings, including community and task force meetings, both in-person and virtual during evenings and occasionally during weekends
Performs other duties as assigned