Transportation Planner 2 (40 Hour)(Trip and Traffic Analysis)

Description

• Reviews consultants’ work;
• Coordinates activities or projects with local, regional, state and federal agencies, consultants and stakeholders as required;
• Acts as a lead in the review of traffic impact statements/studies and reports that are developed by Consultants for major traffic generators
• Analyzes proposed trip generation and the associated impacts those trips have on the roadway network
• Works closely with project managers/engineers in managing traffic forecasting aspects of corridor and statewide studies
• Utilizes various demographic data from the Statewide Travel Model and other sources
• Investigates and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding transportation plans, programs and/or projects;
• Participates in field inspections and provides data entry and other data/analytical tasks for various databases, including Access and Excel, SharePoint, and Office 365
• forecast trends based upon empirical data;
• Utilizes various analysis tools to identify/measure areas of traffic congestion and develops concepts to alleviate congestion at those locations
• Recommends, coordinates or participates in transportation demonstration projects;
• develop and use computer software including planning models and other programs related to planning process;
• As assigned by a supervisor, distributes, prioritizes, oversees and reviews office unit work;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, consultant staff and other outside officials regarding unit office policies and standards;
• Prepares correspondence;
• Works under the supervision of a Transportation Supervising Planner in the development of future traffic forecasts based on existing traffic counts, travel patterns, and origin and destination data
• Prepares and reviews reports, studies and surveys in compliance with department standards and needs and state and federal laws and regulations;
• Participates in preparation and negotiation of agreements and contracts;
• May make presentations at legislative or public hearings;
• Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
• Oversees and participates in corridor studies;
• Performs complex tasks and assignments in developing, coordinating and reviewing transportation planning programs;
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Requirements

• Experience analyzing technical diagrams, maps, site plans and aerial photographs
• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• comprehend and interpret laws and regulations;
• Experience maintaining spreadsheets and databases, and conducting numerical analyses
• Experience utilizing and working with traffic count data and outputs from the Travel Demand Model
• Ability to
• Knowledge of environmental considerations involved in transportation planning;
• Experience utilizing origin and destination data
• interpersonal skills;
• This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Transportation / Regional / Urban Planning or Studies, Civil Engineering, or closely related degree
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Considerable knowledge of multi-modal transportation planning theory, practices and methodologies;
• Lead ability.
• Experience with MicroStation / CADD software
• Analytical ability;
• Experience in reading and interpreting project design plans
• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 including Excel, Adobe Acrobat, ESRI ArcGIS, Bentley Bluebeam, and Travel Demand Modeling Software
• oral and written communication skills;
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• First shift
• Experience working independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance