Transportation Planner

Salary : $63,627.20 - $69,992.00 Annually
Location : Harrisonburg, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5330 - (Feb 2024)
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/08/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Description
Are you seeking a career in a collaborative environment that allows you the opportunity to use your transportation planning skills to benefit the local community? If so, apply to become a Transportation Planner with the City of Harrisonburg Public Works Department's Planning Division, where you'll work to facilitate safe and efficient travel within and through the City!
The Transportation Planner role is a full-time exempt position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $30.59 - $33.65 per hour (equivalent to $63,627 - $69,992 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. While this position cannot be completed fully remotely, a future availability for a hybrid telecommuting work arrangement may be considered.
As the Transportation Planner, you'll:

• Participate in developing/updating long-range plans and other special initiative plans, such as the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, the Downtown Streetscape Plan, the ADA Transition Plan, and others;
• Attend Transportation Safety & Advisory Commission and Bicycle & Pedestrian Subcommittee meetings and provide staff support by sending out meeting notices and other communications, preparing the agenda, and taking meeting minutes;
• Communicate with the public by creating and updating content for project websites, sending out news updates via an email marketing platform, conducting online public surveys, and participating in other communication strategies;
• Use ESRI Geographic Information Systems to create maps for a variety of projects;
• Provide support for public meetings, including organizing logistics, developing materials, compiling public comments, and assisting in evolving public participation methods;
• Assist the Traffic Engineer with studies, including data collection and analysis;
• Provide support for grant applications and the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program;
• Assist in the review of development plans, such as site plans, rezonings, special use permits, and more;
• Participate in the development of alternatives and recommendations to solve transportation-related problems;
• Conduct a variety of research on transportation best practices;
• Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is available in the Transportation Planner class specification.
Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with significant course work in urban and regional planning, engineering, landscape architecture, geography, geographic information systems, public administration, or related field, and some (3-5 years) related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement. Experience working with committees and using geographic information systems to create maps is preferred but not required for consideration.
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability for occasional evening meetings.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record review; and
• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information
To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 02/08/2024)
The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 15.5 paid holidays
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Virginia Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare
• Employee Assistance Program

Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.
01
What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade
• Completed 8th Grade
• Attended High School
• High School Graduate
• GED
• Attend College
• College Graduate
• Attended Graduate School
• Master's Degree
• Graduate study beyond Master's
• Ph.D. or professional degree

02
How many years of related professional experience do you possess?

• I do not have any related professional experience.
• I have some but less than 1 year of related professional experience.
• I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of related professional experience.
• I have at least 3 years but less than 5 years of related professional experience.
• I have 5 or more years of related professional experience.

03
Which of the following driver's license do you possess?

• No Valid Driver's License
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Commercial Learner's Permit
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)

04
Are you available for occasional evening meetings?

• Yes
• No

05
Which of the following do you have experience with? Select all that apply.

• I have experience working with committees.
• I have experience using geographic information systems to create maps.
• I do not have experience with either of the above.

Required Question