The
fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform professional work
in transportation planning. Transportation Planners serve as liaisons between
local municipalities, state government, technical/professional personnel, and
citizens in the coordination and development of transportation plans and
projects. Primary work responsibilities
may include: coordinating the
development of short- and long-range transportation plans; serving as a
liaison between local officials, state
officials, citizen groups, and technical/professional personnel for
transportation planning projects; serving as staff for multiple committees; assisting
in developing federal transit grant applications; developing public involvement
materials and conducting public involvement activities; and contributing to the
department objectives by accepting additional assignments as needed. Work
is performed with considerable independence of judgment and initiative. The Transportation
Planner reports to the Senior Planner.
Bachelor’s
degree in Planning (Urban, Transportation, etc.), Public Administration,
Business Administration, or other closely related field and two (2) years of
professional transportation planning experience.
NOTE:
Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.