Transportation Planner

Jersey City, City of•Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

The City of Jersey City’s Division of Transportation Planning is seeking a Transportation Planner to join a team of planning, design, and GIS professionals responsible for planning the development of a rapidly growing, highly urbanized environment. Under the direction of the Director of Transportation Planning, the planner will contribute to transportation programs and initiatives, including implementing Vision Zero and the Let’s Move JC Transportation Master Plan. The role involves research and analysis, field work, community engagement, and developing recommendations to address transportation issues at street, neighborhood, and city levels. This is a full-time, non-exempt, union position in the Infrastructure Department’s Transportation Planning Division. The workweek is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The salary range is $60,000–$65,000, based on qualifications and experience. A competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits package is available. This is a Civil Service job; the employee must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field, or five years of work experience in a related field and/or office in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of the theories, practices, and principles of transportation systems planning.
Knowledge of transportation problems associated with urban growth and the movement of goods and people.
Knowledge of transportation trends, including technical advances and innovative approaches to problem solving.
Knowledge of data collection, surveys, and other planning and research methods.
Ability to prepare maps, charts, graphs, presentations, and conceptual drawings.
Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and specifications.
Ability to identify current transportation conditions, trends, and needs.
Ability to assess the social, economic, and land-use consequences of transportation projects.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, orally and in writing.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret laws and regulations.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports and studies containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Proficiency in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.
Must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in transportation planning for municipal, county, regional, or state government.
A Master’s Degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of indicated experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and collect, synthesize, and analyze data in support of transportation studies and projects.
Develop maps, flyers, graphics, surveys, reports, and presentation materials.
Prepare clear, accurate, and informative transportation and other planning reports and studies, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Participate in public outreach and communications related to transportation planning activities.
Collaborate with advocacy groups and community organizations to address neighborhood-level traffic and transportation issues.
Conduct field work and observations for multimodal planning and safety studies.
Assist in coordinating transportation planning activities with other City departments and external transportation planning organizations.
Assist with policy research and updates to municipal transportation ordinances.
Assist staff with clerical tasks as needed, including project tracking and grant reporting.