Transportation Planner Ii/Iii

DEFINITION
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Under general direction, to perform a variety of data gathering and analysis in the planning, design, coordination, and implementation of the Regional Transit Plan; to assist with the development of Transportation policies and programs; interprets and prepare reports addressing transportation related needs; and to do related work as required.
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Under general direction, to perform a variety of the more complex data gathering and analysis in the planning, design, coordination, and implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan; to assist with the development of Transportation policies and programs; interprets and prepare reports addressing transportation related needs; to serve as staff for assigned boards, commissions, or transportation planning organizations, as delegated; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
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This is the experienced, journey level in the Transportation Planner class series. Incumbents are responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and administration of the Regional Transit Plan and services.
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This is the advanced journey level in the Transportation Planner class series. Incumbents are responsible for performing the more complex work in assisting with the development, implementation, and administration of the Regional Transportation Plan and services. They may be delegated responsibility for providing primary staff support to a board, commission, or transportation planning organization. They are also expected to perform project planning, organization, and completion, with minimal guidance and direction.
REPORTS TO
Executive Officer - Council of Governments
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
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May provide some lead direction for the Transit Services Operations Coordinator.
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May provide some lead direction for the Transit Services Operations Coordinator and other Transportation Planners.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with the public, other staff, and other government agencies.(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
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Performs professional staff work in assisting with the biannual update of SBCOG's Regional Transit Plan including transportation administration.
Performs a variety of planning activities required by the Transportation Development Act
Performs a variety of data gathering, analysis, and development of Regional Transportation plans
Assists with oversight and administration of Transportation Trust Fund accounts in accordance with appropriate laws and guidelines
Researches and develops policies recommendations for transportation services
Develops grant applications and administers grant funds
May develop bus routes and schedules
Assists with the development of specifications for new vehicle purchases
Gathers requisite information and prepares required reports for State and Federal agencies
Authors technical reports and recommendation for the staff, management, the Board and member jurisdictions;
Assists with the development of annual work plans for the Regional Transportation Planning Agency including project programming;
Represents SBCOG in planning, services, and operations with the public, community organizations and other government agencies
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Performs complex professional staff work in assisting with the biannual update of the SBCOG's Regional Transportation Plan
Performs a variety of planning activities required by the Transportation Development Act
Performs a variety of data gathering, analysis, and development of Regional Transportation plans
Serves as primary staff for boards, commissions, and/or transportation planning organizations, as delegated
Assists with oversight and administration of Transportation Trust Fund accounts in accordance with appropriate laws and guidelines
Researches and develops policies recommendations for transportation services; develops grant applications and administers grant funds
May develop bus routes and schedules
Assists with the development of specifications for new vehicle purchases
Gathers requisite information and prepares required reports for State and Federal agencies
Authors technical reports and recommendation for the staff, management, the Board and member jurisdictions;
Monitors state and federal level funding opportunities and administers grant for development and delivery of transportation projects and programs.
Provides leadership and technical guidance in assigned areas of responsibilities using initiative and strategic thinking in analyzing and solving unique issues or problems without precedence.
Assists with the development of annual work plans for the Regional Transportation Planning Agency including project programming;
Performs project planning and development, including work coordination and lead direction for other staff
Represents SBCOG in planning, services, and operations with the public, community organizations and other government agencies
Other duties as assigned Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
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Two years of responsible work experience in transportation operations and planning comparable to that of a Transportation Planner I in San Benito County.
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in planning, or a closely related field, is highly desirable.
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Two years of responsible work experience in transportation operations and planning comparable to that of a Transportation Planner II in San Benito County.
Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in planning, or a closely related field, is highly desirable.
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Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.Knowledge of:
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Transportation System planning and operations.
Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the development, operations, and services of regional transit systems.
Research and data organization methods and procedures.
Fiscal planning and control.
Grant development and administration.
Computer equipment and software used in transportation planning.
Project planning, development, and coordination.
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Transportation System planning and operations, contract management and implementation strategies.
Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the development, operations, and services of regional transit systems.
Research and data organization methods and procedures.
Fiscal planning and control.
Grant development and administration.
Computer equipment and software used in transportation planning.
Project planning, development, and coordination.
Principles lead direction, work coordination, and planning.
Ability to:
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Perform a variety of transportation planning and administration.
Analyze and evaluate transportation systems and plans, researching and gathering a variety of data and information.
Perform fiscal analysis and administration.
Develop and administer grants.
Prepare a variety of concise and comprehensive reports.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Use computerized management information systems.
Effectively represent County transportation planning and associated boards and commissions in contacts with the public, community organizations, and representatives of other government agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
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Provide lead direction and work coordination for other staff.
Perform a variety of transportation planning and administration.
Analyze and evaluate transportation systems and plans, researching and gathering a variety of data and information.
Perform fiscal analysis and administration.
Develop and administer grants.
Prepare a variety of concise and comprehensive reports.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Use computerized management information systems.
Effectively represent SBCOG transportation planning and associated boards and commissions in contacts with the public, community organizations, and representatives of other government agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. Employment Type: Regular, F-T