Transportation Planner

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. The Transportation Planner provides support for transportation planning functions by assisting with data collection, basic analysis, and preparation of materials for management review, following established regulations, standards, and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
Two (2) years of work experience in zoning ordinances and land use regulations.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mid Region Council of Governments (MRCOG), and Rio Metro Regional Transit District (RMRTD), transportation plans and policies preferred.
Experience with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), transportation plans, and policies preferred.
Experience in graphics, data collection and statistical analysis and interpretation, report development, and technical writing preferred.
Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems with particular expertise in their use in the analysis of socioeconomic information, automatic mapping, facility, and resource management preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the review of the planning, development, and implementation of transportation-related public works projects.
Collect, compile, and assist in analyzing data from crash records, demographic forecasts, traffic models, travel surveys, geographic information systems (GIS), and related databases.
Support the development and maintenance of data sets and traffic models used in transportation planning analyses.
Support the development and update of transportation plans and studies, including multi-modal plans, corridor plans, feasibility studies, and other transportation-related initiatives.
Assist with updates to existing plans, such as the ADA Transition Plan.
Assist in reviewing development plans and traffic impact assessments for potential transportation system effects and infrastructure needs.
Support development review activities, including record searches, record maintenance, and updates to the Public Works Technical Standards.
Assist with the preparation of capital programs for multi-modal transportation projects, including components of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Participate in coordination with internal departments and external agencies to support transportation planning efforts and sustainable transportation strategies.
Attend meetings, committees, and public events alongside senior staff to observe, provide support, and take notes as needed.
Assist with preparing materials and presentations for public meetings and advisory bodies, including the County Planning Commission, Bernalillo County Commission, and other boards or committees.
Support state and federal funding efforts by assisting with data collection, documentation, and cost estimates under the guidance of senior staff.
Respond to routine inquiries and assist with transportation-related research for communication with citizens, developers, governmental agencies, and other county departments.
Support public outreach activities for transportation plans, policies, and projects.
Maintain accurate records and handle sensitive or confidential information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.