Job Details

Description

Under general direction, performs professional planning activities for agency projects and programs, including transit, shuttle, pathway, and capital projects; prepares technical, statistical, and analytical duties involving transit operations and provides professional and technical support in planning studies and projects; prepares a variety of documents and reports for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and planning laws and regulations; prepares planning documents and survey analysis reports; and performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the mid-level classification in the professional Planner series. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Planner by the assignment of a higher level of responsibility for planning projects. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; general supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work more independently.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the typical functions of the job.

Ø Compiles, analyzes, produces, and coordinates statistical data and reports related to the development, implementation, and operation of District transportation and related projects.

Ø Conducts a variety of research and planning efforts for the District's rail, pathway, and shuttle services.

Ø Prepares statistical tabulations, computations, charts, and graphs to illustrate planning studies.

Ø Administers Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS).

Ø Assists in managing multiple current and long-range planning projects, general and strategic plan updates, programs, grant applications, and capital projects.

Ø Creates spreadsheets and models related to user trends, system performance, and financial information.

Ø Develops presentations, reports, and studies regarding improvement, expansion, and compliance.

Ø Participates in formulation of business plan updates, capital budget, grant applications, new programs, and special projects.

Ø Prepares maps related to the development, implementation and operation of rail transit, shuttle, and pathway projects; assists other departments with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) requests.

Ø Reports transit service and asset management information into appropriate system. Prepares monthly and annual National Transit Database (NTD) reports.

Ø Develops and maintains a variety of complex files, records, and databases pertinent to assigned planning and/or project activities and runs scheduled and ad hoc reports.

Ø Represents the agency in inter-jurisdictional and community meetings.

Ø Adheres to all required safety procedures and programs.

Ø Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

Ø Principles, concepts, and practices of urban and regional planning.

Ø Principles and practices of qualitative and quantitative research and data collection, including demographic, economic, and transit service data.

Ø Transportation and land use, including environmental, economic, and social implications involved in transportation planning and transit-oriented development.

Ø Transit data reporting requirements to local, state and federal agencies.

Ø Organizational relationships for transit funding and planning in the District's geographical region.

Ø Geospatial Information Systems' (GIS) methods, applications, and uses.

Ø Techniques for gathering, evaluating, and transmitting information, including effective writing and graphic techniques.

Ø Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.

Ø The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

Ø Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

Ø Read, comprehend, interpret, and apply laws, ordinances, codes, policies and regulations in the preparation of written reports and in oral communications.

Ø Read planning design, grading, transit, and construction-related plans.

Ø Perform mathematical calculations and basic statistical analysis.

Ø Conduct various types of research involving both office and field work.

Ø Prepare comprehensive reports, maps, and studies.

Ø Design graphics/maps using computer/drawing software.

Ø Conduct research projects, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.

Ø Collect, organize and analyze technical and statistical information and present in narrative, graphic and summary formats.

Ø Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems; read, interpret, and record data.

Ø Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.

Ø Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.

Ø Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

Ø Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.

Ø Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

Ø Equivalent to a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, public administration, geography, or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years of professional experience in transportation planning or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

Ø Possession of, and ability to maintain, California Class C driver's license.