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SalaryTransportation Planner II
Job Description
Department: Regional Transportation Planning
Reports to: French Broad River MPO Director
General Statement
Performs project and grants management duties and technical and professional planning work with oversight of
projects for communities and region-wide specialized projects.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs technical and professional planning work for the French Broad River Metropolitan
Planning Organization and region. Work includes carrying out metropolitan transportation planning requirements,
serving as project manager for complex projects, including coordinating project teams on special work assignments;
applying for and receiving funding for projects and managing the project; conducting complex and technical
research; and gathering input from public officials, affected citizens and the public. Employees work on one or more
areas of expertise including region-wide planning initiatives, transportation, economic development, and a variety of
environmental issues. Work also includes tasks such as providing technical assistance to the local government members;
planning and participating in various public participation processes; supporting groups and committees made up
of citizen and public officials; evaluating programs and preparing and presenting reports; and complying with grant
reporting regulations.
Work is differentiated from the Planner I classification by the project management and supervisory role and by the
breadth and complexity of the projects developed and worked on. Work requires thorough knowledge of the area
of expertise to which assigned and of planning concepts, as well as independent judgment and initiative in the
performance of duties. Work is performed primarily in an inside environment but also requires field work and travel
within, and occasionally outside, the region. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through
conferences, observation, reports, progress on projects, and feedback from the clients as well as by success in receiving
funding for projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Manages the Transit Planning portion of the MPO, including the 5307 Suballocation Formula, Job Access Reverse
- Manages the MPO Regional Transit Operators Workgroup and the 5307 Subrecipients Workgroup
- Assists and coordinates tasks required as part of the prioritization process (SPOT)
- Develops, coordinates, and manages special studies at the MPO, including contracting requirements with local
- Assists with the development of the Metropolitan Transportation, Transportation Improvement Program,
- Assists with the MPO Board, Technical Coordinating Committee, and other MPO committees, as needed
- Provides technical assistance to member governments for bike/ped, transit, freight, or roadway considerations
- Assists with traffic forecasts, project scoping, and other tasks in cooperation with project implementation agencies
- Assists with gathering and analyzing data, including data collected as part of public input initiatives
- Serves as the MPO liason to various community groups and committees, including making presentations, facilitating
- Coordinates planning activities with affected federal, state, municipal, regional and private agencies.
- Performs additional related job duties as required.
Transportation Planner II
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Preferred three years of transportation planning experience.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of transportation planning and Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Understanding of state and federal transportation funding programs, including North Carolina’s prioritization process.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices, and research methods related to local and regional planning.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations and of policy changes and
- Thorough knowledge of regional issues, plans and programs.
- Thorough knowledge of the application of personal computers to document preparation, GIS research, spreadsheet
- Considerable skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepared
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate the feasibility of planning alternatives in relation to trends, costs and social
- Time management, budgeting and political awareness skills and detail oriented.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms, to interpret planning, zoning, and local ordinances to
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, clients, coworkers, and the
- Ability to provide leadership to other planners, interns, and project team members.
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally and courteously with other employees, customers and partners.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Understand the necessity to efficiently and effectively interact, communicate and coordinate work efforts with other
- Function in highly stressful circumstances.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and to conduct business in an ethical manner at all times.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of talking, walking, lifting, reaching, standing, fingering,
- Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and or 10 pounds of force
- Must possess the visual acuity to examine and work with maps, charts, and detailed materials, operate a computer,
go and inspect sites regarding planning issues, use measuring devices, do figure computations, and do extensive
reading.
Desirable Education and Experience
- Graduation from a four year college or university with a major in planning or related field and considerable
experience in municipal, county or regional planning or in work in the technical field of expertise as a consultant or
professional; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer Masters degree in related field with
at least three years experience in transportation planning and understanding of the role of Metropolitan Planning
Organizations.
- Driver’s License is usually required and specialized certifications may also be required of individual positions.
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