Performs or supervises complex transportation planning work and relevant program administration. Conducts studies, coordinates and advises public administrators on the feasibility, cost-effectiveness and regulatory aspects of proposals in transportation planning.
Under limited supervision, incumbents apply a complex knowledge of transportation planning principles and techniques in support of a professional planning staff. Some positions may have supervisory responsibility.
Conducts studies and develops proposals for special projects or ongoing programs. Collects relevant data for use in the evaluation and analysis of transportation planning problems. Facilitates meetings and public hearings for the purpose of making recommendations and explaining plans. Supervises transportation studies. Provides professional and advisory assistance to local, regional and state officials for the implementation of planning recommendations. Coordinates professional-level assignments within various project planning areas. Develops draft consultant contracts and monitors work of consultants to ensure conformance to deadlines and quality of work. Prepares maps and reports.
Knowledge of public sector transportation planning principles and techniques. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing the applicable program area. Knowledge of research methods and statistical techniques. Ability to prepare, review and revise planning documents. 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 and to facilitate collaboration. Ability to oversee the work of other planning staff. Ability to manage assigned personnel.
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, and transportation planning or engineering work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.