Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)

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• Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies; 
• Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning; 
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to
  • develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process; 
  • forecast trends based upon empirical data; 
  • comprehend and interpret laws and regulations; 
• Analytical ability; 
• Lead ability.

• Experience guiding projects through the NEPA and CEPA process.
• Experience with and applying Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 to projects.
• Experience identifying Environmental Justice Communities as well as assessment of impacts and mitigation.
• Experience with public outreach and fulfilling outreach and engagement requirements under NEPA and CEPA.
• Experience interpreting laws, regulations, and guidance documents for their impact on projects and agency operations.
• Experience with and application of federal and state laws, regulation and guidance associated with NEPA and CEPA to projects.
• Experience providing presentations and training to various audiences as well as to staff.
• Experience overseeing and managing consultants.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365, ESRI or related software and interpret other published documents and media such as aerial photography.