Senior Planner - Transportation

Responsibilities

• Applies planning theory and techniques to analyze transportation operations and facilities and supports the implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan.
• Analyzes data related to the movement of people and goods, and develops findings based on these analyses involving the application of general planning principles.
• Prepares plans for developing and maintaining an efficient, integrated, and balanced comprehensive master plan for private and public transportation, including rail, rapid transit, bus, automobile, walking, biking and micro-mobility travel modes.
• Correlates local transportation plans and programs with those of other public transportation agencies.
• Prepares and presents technical briefings, reports, surveys, maps, charts and graphics.
• May prepare or assist in the preparation of technical reports to assess the social, economic and land use consequences of transportation projects and recommend mitigation measures to reduce crashes when required.
• Maintains files of planning records, reports, plans, maps and related materials.
• Keeps current with trends and developments in transportation planning.
• Respond to constituent requests and coordinates with other County departments for the same in a timely manner.

• Knowledge of the principles and methods of transportation systems.
• Knowledge of the varied transportation problems associated with the growth of urban centers, movement of goods and people, and other contemporary conditions affecting transportation throughout the region.
• Knowledge of public transit, complete streets, vision zero, green streets, and bicycle and pedestrian planning.
• Knowledge of current trends in micro transit, micromobility, and autonomous vehicles.
• Knowledge of the conditions affecting transportation systems.
• Knowledge of the methods used to conduct studies and surveys.
• Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to develop and prepare transportation plans.
• Ability to keep current with trends and developments in transportation planning activities.
• Ability to interpret and apply basic laws and regulations regarding transportation plans.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate maps, charts, graphics, and plans.
• Ability to provide technical assistance on transportation planning matters.
• Ability to assess the social, economic, and land-use consequences of transportation projects.
• Ability to multi-task and oversee competing priorities and multiple projects at once.
• Strong organizational, writing and editing skills.
• Experience with commonly used technology such as GIS (Arc Pro), Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.

• Education:
  
  Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 21 semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as principles of land use planning, history of city planning, planning project design, and/or planning law and administration. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of planning experience in transportation planning.
• Licenses:
  The appointee must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey. NJ Professional Planning License is preferred. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

• Possession of a current, valid license as a Professional Planner issued by the NJ State Board of Professional Planners may be substituted for the indicated education requirement.
• Possession of a current and valid credential as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-interview, employer-paid physical examination, drug screening, and background check, in accordance with applicable New Jersey and federal law.
• This position requires New Jersey residency in accordance with R.S. 52:14-7 (New Jersey First Act).

$65,345 – $70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

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