Transportation Planner (Associate Planner, Planner, Senior Planner)

Description Advance Active Transportation. Shape the Future of Mobility. The Opportunity The City of Palo Alto's Office of Transportation invites experienced transportation planners to bring their expertise, creativity, and commitment to community impact as our next Associate Planner , Planner or Senior Planner . In these roles, you’ll lead strategies that make it safer, easier, and more appealing for students and families to walk, bike, and roll. You will blend technical planning, program design, and public engagement to improve mobility, support sustainability goals, and enhance quality of life across Palo Alto. If you are passionate about transforming transportation systems and delivering measurable results, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change in a city that leads by example. These roles may require flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends for community events. Depending on applicant qualifications, position(s) may be filled at the appropriate level/salary of: Associate Planner ($112,299.20 - $137,321.60 Annually) Planner ($119,870.40 - $146,619.20 Annually) Senior Planner ($138,091.20 - $168,958.40 Annually) More than one position(s) may be filled from this posting. About the Roles: Associate Planner: Guide SRTS initiatives for secondary schools Create and implement youth-focused transportation programs Analyze transportation patterns and propose effective solutions Prepare and present reports to city leadership and community groups Work with schools, city departments, and external partners Contribute to Palo Alto's long-term transportation and climate action strategies Planner: Develop and deliver K–12 pedestrian and bicycle safety programs, curricula, campaigns, and educational materials. Build and maintain partnerships with schools, PTAs, community organizations, and other stakeholders to advance active transportation. Recruit, train, and support school champions, volunteers, and community partners. Evaluate and improve programs through data analysis, performance measurement, planning, and reporting. Support transportation and infrastructure improvements by gathering community input, updating Walk and Roll Maps, and collaborating with engineering teams. Pursue funding and innovation through grant development, pilot programs, and forward-thinking strategies to expand program impact. Senior Planner: Lead our Safe Routes to School team, coordinating with schools, transportation agencies, and advocacy groups. Develop innovative strategies to enhance safety for student pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. Present to City Council, commissions, and to the public, shaping the future of Palo Alto's transportation landscape. Manage complex projects, contracts, and consultants. Write grants to secure funding for cutting-edge transportation initiatives. About Us: The Office of Transportation is a recognized leader in sustainable mobility and innovation. Our team develops programs and projects that make Palo Alto’s streets safer, more accessible, and future-ready. We focus on: Implementing Safe Routes to School education and infrastructure improvements Advancing mode shift strategies that reduce congestion and emissions Delivering multi-modal transportation solutions through regional collaboration Using data-driven approaches and community input to guide decision-making Here, planners are empowered to pilot creative solutions, apply best practices, and make a visible impact. To Why Work for the City of Palo Alto? Palo Alto is the birthplace of Silicon Valley, where innovation meets public service. As a full-service city with its own utilities, airport, and public safety, we combine resources and vision to deliver excellence. When you join our team, you’ll find: A High-Trust Environment – Your expertise is respected and your ideas matter. Tangible Impact – Your work directly improves safety, health, and sustainability for the community. Growth and Learnin…

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