DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Planner (Emerging Mobility and TDM)
(May 2022)
The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado’s front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions. DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do, and employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you!
The Transportation Planning and Operations division is growing and we’re looking for motivated and creative people to join our team. DRCOG is the largest metropolitan planning organization in the mountain west is leading exciting and innovative regional transportation initiatives. DRCOG allocates funding to transformative transportation projects that support multimodal mobility for residents and visitors throughout the Denver region. Come join our dynamic team of transportation professionals focused on projects like regional Vision Zero, active transportation, bus rapid transit corridors, complete streets, air quality and climate, mobility analytics, emerging mobility, and regional transportation operations and technology.
ABOUT THE POSITION OF Planner (Emerging Mobility and TDM)
• This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.
• Researches and analyzes data and information for use in regional transportation planning and implementation; collaborates with regional partners and stakeholders and maintains effective working relationships; makes recommendations on regional planning and implementation initiatives and programs.
• Provides professional-level planning services in support of a variety of internal and external planning projects; serves as a DRCOG representative on committees and advisory groups; communicates regularly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates and implements program activities and related funding.
• Leads and facilitates meetings with internal and external planning partners; prepares and distributes meeting materials; develops recommendations and reports based on input received.
• Leads and facilitates meetings with internal and external planning partners; prepares and distributes meeting materials; develops recommendations and reports based on input received.
• Assists in the preparation of regional plans; leads the development of functional plans; prepares maps, charts, and data visualizations; presents findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Provides technical assistance to local governments and other regional stakeholders; works closely with communities to develop strategies to advance local and regional goals.
• Researches best practices and emerging trends, technologies; identifies potential funding opportunities; makes related recommendations for implementation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Leading activities associated with the development and implementation of DRCOG’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategic Plan;
• Researching and analyzing data and information for use in emerging mobility and TDM planning and implementation
• Coordinating internally with DRCOG’s Way to Go team and externally with Way to Go Partnership Transportation Management Associations and TDM stakeholders in the Denver region.
• Coordinating and contributing to work tasks associated with transportation demand management components of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan (MVRTP);
• Coordinating work tasks associated with emerging and innovative mobility services and technologies;
• Coordinating with Advanced Mobility Partnership stakeholders;
• Supporting DRCOG’s Micromobility Work Group;
• Supporting regional Advanced Mobility Partnership and associated working groups;
• Supporting the administration and monitoring of DRCOG TIP set-asides such as the TDM Set-Aside and/or Innovative Mobility Set-Aside.
• Managing consultants;
• Conducting and/or coordinating surveys, data collection, data analysis, research and project evaluations, developing recommendations and presenting findings;
• Participating in other transportation planning activities, as needed.
• Principles and practices of urban and regional planning;
• Principles and practices of project/program administration and management;
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research;
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis;
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies in local and regional planning;
• Effective communication techniques, including writing and public presentations oriented to a variety of audiences;
• Modern budget practices;
• Computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, current trends, and practices of emerging mobility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, current trends, and practices of transportation demand management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of metropolitan planning organization functions and regional transportation planning processes.
• Managing a project or program;
• Gathering and analyzing data, determining findings and recommendations;
• Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial and project-related data and information;
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies;
• Providing excellent customer service;
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, external stakeholders, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information;
• Contributing to the development and execution of a concurrent planning initiatives in various stages of completion;
• Facilitating meetings and workshops.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve problems.
• Stakeholder and partnership engagement and collaboration.
• Work independently, organize priorities, schedule work, and carry out assignments in a timely manner.
Education and experience requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, geography, public administration or directly related field and two to four years of related professional planning experience. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing/Certifications:
None required; AICP and/or TDM-CP preferred.
STATUS: Full-time, Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The hiring salary range for this position is $5,283.34 – $6,605.00/month or $2,641.67 – $3,302.50/semi-monthly depending on qualifications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To view the full job description, a complete listing of benefits, and to apply for this position, please visit our website at https://drcog.org/drcog-job-openings.
This position is open until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
