TRANSPORTATION PLANNER I

JOB CLASS NUMBER: PRF902 PAY GRADE: G08 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Urban Transportation Planning REPORTS TO: Assistant MPO Director SALARY: $21.63 per hour SUMMARY Under the direction of the MPO Director, this position is responsible for the planning and administrative activities of the Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Duties include performing professional and technical planning assignments related to various modes of transportation planning. Duties also include preparing reports and recommendations related to various modes of transportation and their relationship to pending and planned projects, working with the land use planning peers to integrate transportation considerations into land use decisions, assisting in and giving presentations, coordinating and managing steps related to long range plans and studies, and assisting with updates to transportation-related elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Will work closely with other planners. This position requires specialized knowledge of the transportation planning field. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews development proposals with significant Transportation and access implications. Develops and maintains automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records. Works with and provides technical information and support to the MPO policy committee, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and transportation guidance to the department. Interacts with other city departments and elected/appointed officials regarding transportation matters. Assists in preparation of informational material for the public detailing department responsibilities and procedures. Performs special studies and other related duties as needed. Prepares staff reports, databases, and spreadsheets, and recommendations of moderate difficulty. Prepares public notices for transportation-related hearings and meetings. Organizes and conducts meetings with staff and members of the MPO, TAC, agencies at the local, state, and federal levels, and other related parties. Attends and facilitates public meetings and workshops, many of which occur in the evening. Provide customer service to citizens and the general public. Communicates and works with other departments, groups, and individuals, both internal and external, in the development and application of long-range plans and special studies such as corridor, trail or neighborhood plans. Manages personal schedule of workload and priorities. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data, and writes reports that require little editing. Prepares and manages components of adopted transportation plans (Such as the Unified Planning Work Program, Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and Transportation Improvement Program) and related activities. Assists in implementation of goals, Objectives, and policies contained within adopted plans. Assists in the management of grant funds. Prepare and coordinate development and maintenance of the Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization’s website and newsletter. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the fundamental principles, concepts, and practices of transportation planning. Demonstrated and effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Knowledge of and ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or similar programs. Ability to operate highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or Trans CAD. Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems. Ability to work well with a diverse staff as well and the general public. Ability to conduct and summarize research, and review/understand technical documents. Knowledge of and ability to use Adobe Photo\shop, InDesign, Google sketch-Up and/or AutoCAD for creating materials. Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops. Skilled in researching, …

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