TRANSPORTATION PLANNER - URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Order Type :

SALARY RANGE DOQ: $77,542.40 - $126,401.60

 

Position Summary:

Performs responsible, professional, and technical work in the specific field of transportation planning. Work involves complex planning assignments requiring considerable skill in research, analysis, and presentation of data as the position will be responsible for writing reports supporting the development, evaluation, monitoring and implementation of comprehensive studies, plans, programs, and land development regulations. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, discussion, and results obtained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Analyzes the traffic impacts of proposed developments and evaluates proposed site plans for design considerations involving vehicle access and traffic circulation.

• Reviews applications for certificates of concurrency and maintains City's roadway concurrency management system spreadsheets.

• Assists in preparing, reviewing, and updating transportation plans for roadway, trail, sidewalk, bicycle, or transit/bus modes, including the Transportation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.

• Coordinates with the Engineering Department regarding the budgeting and expenditure of collected mobility fees.

• Reviews requests for mobility fee credits.

• Provides technical advice to Planning staff and other departments, coordinating as needed with Traffic Operations and Engineering Department staff on transportation issues and projects.

• Presents plans, and makes recommendations to elected officials, advisory boards, professional organizations, and civic groups.

• Monitors plans of, and coordinates with, county, regional, and state transportation officials regarding proposed Plant City area transportation projects.

• Seeks and monitors grants and other funding sources for transportation projects.

• Reviews and monitors pending legislation, rules, or funding program changes.

• Meets with citizens and private development stakeholders regularly to assist in reviewing development proposals and ensure compliance with the Code of Ordinances and other City policies and procedures.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and experience; and certificates or licenses required to fill the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Planning or Civil Engineering.

• Knowledge of planning practices.

• Proficiently skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.

• Experienced in giving clear and engaging public presentations to a variety of audiences.

• Skilled in proficiently delivering engaging and impactful public presentations, with the ability to clearly communicate complex information to diverse audiences and effectively capture their attention.

• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and analyzing plans and technical specifications, while also skilled in writing clear, detailed technical documents and correspondence with various stakeholders.

• Able to communicate effectively with the public, staff, and external parties, both orally and in writing, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and professionalism in all interactions.

 

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or related field.

• Five (5) years of experience in a recognized planning agency, with a focus on multi-modal transportation planning or traffic engineering, including expertise in traffic impact analysis and the review of transportation plans.

• Experience obtaining grant funding or working with the local metropolitan transportation planning organization is preferred.

• A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted at the City Manager’s discretion.

 

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by the City’s current insurance carrier.

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required according to the job duties and responsibilities within one (1) year of employment.

• AICP certification preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

 

Essential Physical Abilities:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

 

Physical Skills	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)				X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)				X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)			X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)				X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)				X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)			X
Reaching above shoulder				X
Use of fingers			X
Both hands required			X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)				X
Climbing (legs only)				X
Good near vision			X
Good distant vision			X
Both eyes required			X
Depth perception			X
Distinguishing basic colors			X
Distinguishing shades of colors			X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)
Straight pulling				X
Pulling hand over hand				X
Pushing
Walking		X
Standing		X
Crawling				X
Kneeling				X
Bending				X
Balancing				X
Stooping				X
Jumping				X
Running				X
Throwing				X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)		X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)				X
Other

 

Environmental Conditions:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

 

Environmental Conditions	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Work Inside		X
Work Outside			X
In the Heat				X
In the Cold				X
In High Humidity				X
In Dampness or Chilliness				X
In Dry Conditions				X
In or with Noisy Conditions				X
In Darkness				X
In or with Dusty Conditions				X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.				X
With Fumes or Gases				X
With Smoke or Flames				X
With Chemicals				X
With Solvents				X
With Grease or Oils				X
With Radiant Energy				X
With Electrical Energy				X
On Slippery Surfaces				X
On Uneven Surfaces				X
In or With Moving Objects			X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding				X
At Heights above Ground Level				X
Below Ground Level				X
In Water				X
With Explosives				X
With Poor Ventilation				X
With Odors				X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors				X
Other Relevant Information:				X

 

Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee shall be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

 

Disclaimers:

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and conditions of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.