Transportation Planner II

Transportation Planner II

Class Characteristics: Under general administrative direction, this position involves advanced professional and technical responsibilities in the field of transportation planning; assists senior planners as required; performs related duties as required.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential:
1. Contributes to the development and maintenance of the Transportation Improvement Program and the Metropolitan (Long-Range) Transportation Plan.
2. Conducts transportation analyses and planning studies at various levels.
3. Prepares transportation-related data for use by other agencies in project development. This includes but is not limited to traffic safety, traffic congestion, and transportation asset inventory data.
4. Assists with the performance of transit planning work.
5. Drafts, reviews, and edits technical reports and presents results to partners, committees, and other groups.
6. Creates maps and other materials for presentation.
7. Provides assistance to KIPDA transportation committees and partner agencies.
8. Coordinates surveys, data collection, and other work conducted by other staff.
9. Creates and/or maintains various data information systems, including a project database and other data used in tracking transportation-related performance measures.
12. Assists partner agencies, including assistance with statewide transportation planning.
13. Prepares for, attends, and contributes to meetings relating to transportation issues.
14. Performs related duties as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in transportation planning, traffic engineering, civil engineering, urban planning, geography or closely related field. Microsoft Office skills are required. A working knowledge of GIS software and database creation and management is desired. Experience related to elements of transportation planning is preferred. Requires a demonstrated ability to carry out complex assignments.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

1. Working knowledge of political processes, planning principles, regulations affecting transportation, and funding sources for transportation projects.
2. Working knowledge of regional land use or growth management planning methods.
3. Working knowledge of demographic or economic analyses related to transportation planning and programming.

Skills:

1. Skill in mathematics, computer literacy, spreadsheets, database management, computer graphics, and mapping.
2. Skill in the use of computers, modern softaware used in an office setting, and other office equipment.

Abilities:

1. Ability to conduct corridor studies, public transit and traffic analyses
2. Ability to conduct analyses of transportation projects and programs
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, committee members, elected officials, and general public
4. Ability to handle stressful situations with patience and tact
5. Ability to compile technical information
6. Ability to prepare narrative and graphic reports
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both writing and speaking