Performs entry-level transportation planning work and coordination. Assembles, organizes, evaluates and presents data for use in planning programs.
Under general supervision, incumbents apply a basic knowledge of planning principles and techniques in support of a professional planning staff.
Assembles and organizes data relevant to transportation planning. Collects relevant data for use in the evaluation and analysis of transportation planning problems. Presents refined data to the professional planning staff and/or local and regional partners for use in long-range projections. Collaborates with planning professionals to advance planning initiatives. Provides technical and advisory assistance to local and regional partners for the implementation of planning program recommendations. Performs mathematical calculations and associated data analysis. Participates in public and private meetings and hearings with local and regional partners for the purpose of making recommendations and/or explaining plans. Prepares drafts of technical reports.
Knowledge of principles and practices of program administration and transportation planning. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to analyze data and draw appropriate conclusions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to deal tactfully with the general public and coworkers and to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Ability to perform duties with minimal direct supervision.
A bachelor's degree in planning, urban planning, urban technology, engineering, engineering technology, construction science and management, geography, geographic information technology, or a related field; or an approved acceptable equivalence.