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Transportation Planner

Jersey City, City of
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
$60,000 - $65,000 USD yearly

Description

Department: Infrastructure
Division: Transportation Planning
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Union/Management: Union
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Full-Time
Workweek:  M-F, 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Salary: $60,000-$65,000. Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits package available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, mileage reimbursement, and more.

The City of Jersey City, Division of Transportation Planning is seeking a Transportation Planner to join a team of planning, design, and GIS professionals responsible for comprehensively planning the rational development of a rapidly growing, highly-urbanized environment. Under the direction of the Director of Transportation Planning, the Transportation Planner will contribute to ongoing transportation programs and initiatives, including the implementation of Vision Zero and Let’s Move JC Transportation Master Plan. The Transportation Planner will conduct research and analysis, participate in field work and community engagement activities, and develop recommendations to address transportation issues at the street, neighborhood and City level.

Examples of Duties

Job Duties: 

  • Conduct research and data collection, synthesis, and analysis in support of transportation studies and projects.
  • Develop maps, flyers, graphics, surveys, and report and presentation materials.
  • Prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative transportation and other planning reports and studies containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
  • Participate in public outreach and communications related to transportation planning activities.
  • Collaborate with advocacy groups and community organizations to solve neighborhood-level traffic and transportation issues.
  • Conduct field work and observations for multimodal planning and safety studies.
  • Assist in coordinating transportation planning activities with other City departments and external transportation planning organizations.
  • Assist with policy research and updates to municipal transportation ordinances.
  • Assist staff with other clerical tasks as needed, such as project tracking and grant reporting.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or related field. In lieu of a degree, five (5) years of work experience in a related field and/or office.

Preferred Experience: Coursework or experience in transportation planning for municipal, county, regional, or state government. Possession of a Master’s Degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.

Supplemental Information

Essential Skills:

  • Knowledge of the theories, practices and principles of transportation systems planning.
  • Knowledge of the varied transportation problems associated with the growth of urban centers, the movement of goods and people, and other conditions.
  • Knowledge of transportation trends, including technical advances and innovative approaches to problem solving.
  • Knowledge of the techniques used in data collection and the conduct of surveys, and in other planning and research methods.
  • Ability to prepare maps, charts, and graphs, presentations, and conceptual drawings.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and specifications.
  • Ability to identify current transportation conditions, trends and needs.
  • Ability to assess the social, economic and land use consequences of transportation projects.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret laws and regulations.
  • Ability to prepare clear, accurate and informative reports and studies containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.

This is a Civil Service Job, and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.