Transportation Planner

Transportation Planner

Description:

The Transportation Planner is an integral part of WFRC’s Long-Range Planning Group. Under supervision, this position is primarily responsible for both day-to-day and long-range transportation planning and coordination of transportation projects. The Transportation Planner performs a variety of professional and complex technical duties as needed to assist in the development and maintenance of the long-range transportation plans and programs.

Functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform professional planning, requiring the application of transportation planning principles and the analysis of growth forecasts.
• Participate in strategic and analytical planning processes to identify and anticipate future multi-modal transportation demands, related land use coordination issues/opportunities, and develop and present reports to identify trends and conditions influencing long- and short-range transportation plans.
• Coordinate and develop a network of roadway facilities with transportation partners and local communities for the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
• Provide expert guidance and experience for transportation studies, funding, and implementation.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and projections for projects on the RTP and analysis of transportation funding options.
• Perform various coordinating duties and tasks related to the ongoing development, production, and maintenance of the RTP and Wasatch Choice Vision, including periodic progress reports, public input, and outreach efforts.
• Collaboratively consider land use as it interrelates with transportation, including in the development of the Wasatch Choice Vision.
• Represent the agency by providing planning assistance to various elected officials, local government staff, state agencies, federal agencies, transportation agencies, committees, task forces, and other stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with external stakeholders including public, private, and community sectors.
• Coordinate/manage/participate as a point of contact and serve as a liaison between WFRC and outside agencies/user groups, acting as staff to technical committees and monitoring various local government projects.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral communications to a wide variety of stakeholders, conveying complex transportation concepts and recommendations in a clear, compelling manner.
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and a public-service attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in urban planning, engineering, geography, public or business administration, or a related field.
Minimum three years, with a preference between five- and 15-years professional experience in transportation planning, engineering, urban design, or a related field. Desired skills include experience in spreadsheet, mapping and GIS application, land use and corridor planning, project management, and professional communication skills.

Compensation and benefits:
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and responsibility. Full benefits package.