Job Description
The Transportation Planner/Engineer position will be an integral part of the WFRC Long-Range Planning Group. Under supervision, this position will be primarily responsible for both day-to-day and long-range transportation planning, and coordination of transportation projects with an anticipated focus on public transportation. This position will perform 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 transit facilities with transportation partners and local communities for the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
Provide expert guidance and experience for transit 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 the general public.
Be a primary contact for WFRC to Utah Transit Authority and other transit-focused 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.
To apply:
Please send a letter of interest and a resume to Kevrine Wells, Human Resources, Wasatch Front Regional Council by email at kevrine@wfrc.org. If you have any questions, you may call Kevrine at (801) 363-4250 x1122. For general information, please visit our website at www.wfrc.org.
Link to Job Posting
https://wfrc.org/Contact/Careers/LRP%20Planner%20Job%20Posting.pdf
Link to Apply for Job
https://wfrc.org/Contact/Careers/LRP%20Planner%20Job%20Posting.pdf