Planner , II, or III

Essential Duties:
Planner I

• Assists departmental staff on administrative, technical and regulatory aspects of planning.
• Assists in analyzing departmental needs, changes and enhancements and makes recommendations.
• Assists in coordinating planning projects involving districts, divisions, various public transportation interests, research endeavors with universities and local, state and federal agencies.
• Plans, implements and monitors training and technology sharing programs, including classes, seminars and conferences.
• Assists in reviewing and preparing correspondence, reports, studies, giving briefings and making presentations regarding program activities.
• Assists in the maintenance of legislative and policy documents and commonly requested data and statistics.
• Assists with budget preparation; monitors and estimates future costs.
• Assists with functional classification of highways and urban system map development.
• Conducts Program Development Meetings with sponsors to identify requirements, exchange information and keep informed on the status of projects.
• Conducts research and analysis on complex issues, legislation, departmental policies and assists in developing departmental policy positions pertinent to those issues and areas of expertise.
• Conducts selected improvement planning projects.

• Evaluates consultant performance for contractual compliance.
• Monitors projects during construction phase to properly allocate state and federal grants.
• Performs planning and programming activities in support of management-related programs and transportation projects.
• Provides general information and support to governmental officials, sponsors, users and the public.
• Researches and analyzes local, state and national trends, policy issues and/or prioritizes proposed legislation to determine impact and makes recommendations.
• Reviews, evaluates and responds to requests from sponsors for state and federal improvement funds.
• Serves as a project leader.
• Stays abreast of transportation industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures and legislation.
• Visits assigned areas to participate in planning program development and implementation.
• Works with consultants, vendors and other entities.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Arranges and participates in field reviews with Federal Highway Administration personnel to foster better understanding of local, state and federal objectives and promote interagency cooperation.
• Conducts or participates in Regional Planning Meetings.
• Represents the Department at local and state levels.
• Reviews, interprets/transmits information related to administration/documentation of the urban planning programs; may administer transportation planning regarding land use and population inventories, travel demand modeling, or graphics/map preparation.

• Develops funding distribution formula for planning and monitoring the use of funds by Metropolitan Planning Organizations; in a district, may work with the MPO to develop annual work program and long‑range plans.
• Serves in an advisory capacity to departmental staff.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, engineering, business administration or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for degree on a year‑for‑year basis.

Planner I – 1 year of planning, research or legislative analysis‑related activities (full‑time or prorated part‑time).

Planner II – 2 years of planning, research or legislative analysis‑related activities (full‑time or prorated part‑time).

Planner III – 3 years of planning, research or legislative analysis‑related activities (full‑time or prorated part‑time).

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
• Transportation funding programs
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Establishing plans and…