Transportation Planner I

• Performing detailed analysis and evaluation of the transportation characteristics of development applications and identifying actions necessary to address issues.
• Performing post zoning case resolution including proffer review and proffer interpretation to ensure implementation and compliance.
• Serving as a point of contact for citizens, County staff, and outside agencies regarding research related to road ownership, proffer research, and general transportation inquires.
• Reviewing the Comp Plan, Bicycle Master Plan and Trails Plan, and/or the Public Facilities Manual for information on planned transportation facilities.
• Conducting and reviewing detailed analyses of transportation proffers, proffer interpretations, research of maintenance of roads, and coordinating of state mandated requirements.
• Conducting site visits and field work, including field and local community meetings to discuss and further projects in alignment with applicable standards.
• Assisting in managing ShareFile database for tracking vacations/abandonments.
• Coordinating implementation of public projects through land development applications with county, state, and federal agencies.
• Performing other duties as assigned to help the post entitlement team including but not limited to assisting with review and process of road acceptances, road discontinuances, and road vacations and/or abandonments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field, plus one year of professional land use and transportation planning related experience and/or equivalent working experience.
• Knowledge in evaluating land development applications and/or experience pulling information from county records.
• Knowledge of multimodal transportation system design for all users.
• Experience referencing the Comp Plan, Bicycle Master Plan and Trails Plan, and/or the Public Facilities Manual.
• Ability to use transportation planning/analysis software, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to prepare documents and to store, manipulate, analyze, and present information.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytic and technical skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize among multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, county and government officials and the general public.
• Desire to advance a collaborative and supportive culture and improve the community of Fairfax County.