City of Greenville, NC Government · 2 days ago
Transportation Planner
Greenville, North Carolina
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Greenville seeks an experienced individual to fill the position of Transportation Planner. This role provides technical and administrative support for the Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and involves professional transportation planning and related work.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides administrative support and serves as staff liaison for the Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
Assists in developing and preparing the MPO's annual Planning Work Program and associated budget for consideration and approval by the MPO's Transportation Advisory Committee
Assists with the development and coordination of various studies and projects pertaining to transportation planning within the City, other municipalities, and organizations within the MPO planning boundary
Manages the Carbon Reduction Program's direct allocation of funds and coordinates project selection
Performs transportation modeling and traffic impact analysis to assess impacts on existing roadway systems
Assists with and performs various transportation planning functions regarding roadways, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities
Utilizes the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) for various projects and maintains associated information and data
Prepares charts, maps, graphs, and other illustrative material for presentations to elected officials, appointed boards, community groups, and citizens
Prepares for meetings and public hearings to present recommendations and transportation planning proposals
Interacts with staff from various City departments, MPOs, and regional organizations
Interacts with state and federal officials on various transportation matters, studies, and projects
Attends public meetings and hearings, and meetings for various committees, boards, and community groups, as needed
Conducts special transportation-related studies, gathers and analyzes data, prepares recommendations and reports
Prepares recommendations pertaining to transportation matters for local, state, and federal officials
Assists in coordinating special projects with other departments
Provides technical assistance
Serves as a member on planning teams
Prepares and submits applications for state and federal grants
Administers grant award terms, conditions, and deliverables
Maintains records and reports for fiscal auditing requirements
Prepares agenda items, agenda abstracts, and related documentation in support of the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
Supervises Planner I (Transportation) position
Attends evening meetings as required in support of MPO functions
Makes presentations to community groups, planning and zoning boards, elected officials, and other entities
Performs other related duties and work as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an ABET accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil/transportation engineering or a closely related field
Three or more years of full-time experience working with a state or local government or a private firm directly involved in land use and/or transportation planning
Familiarity with MPO work processes and deliverable products along with corresponding federal regulations
Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of land use and/or transportation planning and funding
Knowledge of GIS applications, including ESRI's suite of software for GIS
Knowledge of quantitative methods and research techniques
Knowledge of municipal government framework
Skilled in preparing charts, graphs, and maps, and interpreting statistical data
Skilled in interpreting data
Skilled in report writing
Skilled in making accurate moderate to complex mathematical calculations
Ability to organize and manage time effectively
Ability to complete multiple tasks/projects, often with tight schedules and many interruptions
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written forms
Ability to collect and analyze technical data, and produce summary reports that are understandable to the lay public
Ability to use personal computers for writing, spreadsheets, and other applications such as GIS and Transportation Modeling programs (TransCAD)
Ability to create and update databases
Ability to assist in complex planning and research studies, as well as technical accuracy/comprehensive master city plans and maps
Ability to coordinate several projects concurrently
Ability to prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports of planning activities to internal and external agencies
Ability to work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public
Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
Ability to meet the mental and physical demands of the job
Valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state
Preferred
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of N.C. or certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Company
City of Greenville, NC Government
Greenville is the county seat of Pitt County, principal city of the Greenville metropolitan area, and the 11th largest city in the state of North Carolina.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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