Transportation Planner

DEFINITION

To research, develop, coordinate and analyze transportation planning programs and projects; to coordinate transportation planning with neighboring counties, Caltrans, the California Transportation Commission, and other agencies; to serve as Executive Secretary to the Local Transportation Commission; to assist Public Works staff with other projects and programs related to transportation; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Receives general direction from the Deputy Director of Public Works and the Director of Public Works.

• Develops the annual Mariposa County Overall Transportation Planning Work Program in consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee.
• Develops and monitors program and project budget(s); works with affected County departments to develop annual budget requests for distribution of local transportation funds.
• Applies for program funding through Caltrans, California Transportation Commission and other granting agencies.
• Researches, designs, conducts financial analysis of, prepares and distributes the Regional Transportation Plan.
• Works with a variety of agencies to develop and review the Regional Transportation Plan; writes the initial study and takes the plan through the environmental and public review processes.
• Prepares the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan, plan amendments, and related funding allocation requests.
• Coordinates transportation planning with neighboring counties, Caltrans, Yosemite National Park, Joint Powers and other agencies as appropriate.
• Researches, writes and processes amendments to the County Road Circulation Policy in cooperation with the Planning Department.
• Reviews traffic volume data; prepares tabular and graphic representations of results; and analyzes data to identify needed circulation improvements.
• Performs the duties of Executive Secretary to the Local Transportation Commission by preparing meeting agenda items, processing correspondence and carrying out related administrative functions.
• Attends and provides information during official County committee and community-sponsored meetings, including the Mariposa Town Transportation Committee and the Planning Commission.
• Monitors work program accomplishments and produces monthly status reports.
• Monitors the progress of planning, design and construction of state highway projects carried out by Caltrans within Mariposa County.
• Monitors the performance of transit service providers within the County.
• Researches, collects data for and prepares a variety of technical, analytical and administrative reports as required.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints from various groups and individuals regarding areas of responsibility.
• Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including preparing correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Two years of experience in transportation planning, land use planning or a closely related field.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, land use planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, economics, environmental studies, or a closely related field.

OR

Four years of experience in transportation planning, land use planning or a closely related field.

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in transportation planning, land use planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, economics, environmental studies, or a closely related field.

A Master’s Degree in transportation planning, land use planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, economics, environmental studies, or closely related field.

Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver’s license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California…