Transportation Planner

Under general supervision, prepares planning studies, development analyses, data analyses, market studies, and maps. Reviews the design and layout of development projects including the conformance with zoning, design, and planning standards. Represents the Planning Commission in public meetings and presentations. Depending upon the nature of the job performed, may do the following: Prepares GIS maps and associated data, GIS programming, and GIS web-based design and programming in the context of city planning OR Analyzes and prepares streetscape, transportation, and infrastructure plans; Conceptually designs streetscape improvements OR Reviews architectural and site plans; Conceptually designs building and sites for city planning purposes. Performs related duties as required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, or related field from a four-year accredited college or university required.  Two years of full-time paid experience in Urban Planning, Architecture, or closely related field required.  (Substitution:  Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field may substitute for experience.)  In addition to the above qualifications, the following qualifications will be required, depending on the nature of the job performed:  

GIS Specialist: GIS certification from an accredited university required.  One year of full-time paid experience in GIS map and data preparation, including, within the context of city planning, GIS programming and GIS web-based program and design required.

Streetscape Transportation Specialist: Successful completion of at least 3 college-level courses in landscape architecture or architecture required.  One year of full-time paid professional experience in streetscape, transportation, or infrastructure planning.  

Urban Design Specialist:  Successful completion of at least 3 college-level courses in urban design and/or architectural design required.  One year of full-time paid experience in urban design or architecture required.

Overview

The City of Cleveland is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Planner. The Transportation Planner will support implementation of Cleveland Moves, the city’s multimodal transportation plan, and support the City’s shared mobility program (shared bikes and scooters). The Transportation Planner will work on several programs, policies, and initiatives to increase transportation choice and access, improve roadway safety and comfort, and help advance the City’s decarbonization goals for the transportation sector. The Transportation Planner will join the cross-departmental Mobility Team working to advance Mayor Bibb’s vision of a city where residents can meet all their needs within a 15-minute walk, bike ride, or transit ride.

The Transportation Planner will report to the Senior Active Transportation Planner in the City Planning Commission.

Detailed Job Description:

• Supports implementation of Cleveland Moves, Cleveland’s 5-year multimodal transportation plan, in addition to the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan and the 2022 Complete and Green Streets policy.
• Conducts research studies, surveys, geospatial analyses, and interviews.
• Collects, manages, and analyzes data.
• Collaborates with public agencies and advocacy groups.
• Provides detailed feedback on transportation projects.
• Compiles data and reports on project outcomes.
• Participates and supports community engagement for transportation-related projects, including:
  • Creating and updating project webpages.
  • Creating presentations, flyers, or other materials.
  • Distributing materials to constituents and stakeholders.
  • Attending online and in-person community engagement events.
  • Developing maps and graphics.
• Supports the shared mobility program (shared scooters and bicycles), including organizing community events, researching best practices, conducting compliance checks, managing geospatial data, planning for new shared mobility hubs, creating invoices, and corresponding with shared mobility operators.
• Provides feedback and guidance to developers and planners to support the City’s Transportation Demand Management program and ensure multimodal considerations are integrated into development sites.
• Performs related work as required.

Additional desired qualifications

• Experience with community engagement and/or community organizing.
• Experience with GIS mapping, graphic design, data analysis and maintenance, and website development.
• Proven research, writing, oral, and graphic presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Multimodal Design Guide (ODOT MDG), NACTO’s Transit, Street, and Urban Bikeway Design Guides, and familiarity with MUTCD, AASHTO, and FHWA guidelines. Willingness and interest in learning more about the details of designing streets for the safety of all road users.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of colleagues, public agencies, private consultants, and community groups.
• Effective at building and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Regularly walk, bike, use a mobility device, run, or take transit to get around.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Information about the Team

The transportation planner will be based in Cleveland’s City Planning Commission and will work as part of a cross-departmental functional team, the city’s Mobility Team, to engage, design, implement, and evaluate improvements to Cleveland’s transportation network.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.