Transportation Planner

The City of Greenville seeks an experienced individual to fill the position of Transportation Planner.  Under general supervision, this position provides technical and administrative support for the Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and performs professional transportation planning and other related work as required.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Anticipated hiring range: $78,374.40 - $99,923.20, depending on qualifications.
Full salary range: $78,374.40 - $121,472.00

Telework opportunities available depending on the operational needs of the Engineering Department 

• Provides administrative support and serves as staff liaison for the Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO);
• Assists in developing and preparing the MPO's annual Planning Work Program and associated budget for consideration and approval by the MPO's Transportation Advisory Committee;
• Assists with the development and coordination of various studies and projects pertaining to transportation planning within the City, other municipalities, and organizations within the MPO planning boundary;
• Manages the Carbon Reduction Program's direct allocation of funds and coordinates project selection;
• Performs transportation modeling and traffic impact analysis to assess impacts on existing roadway systems;
• Assists with and performs various transportation planning functions regarding roadways, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities;
• Utilizes the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) for various projects and maintains associated information and data;
• Prepares charts, maps, graphs, and other illustrative material for presentations to elected officials, appointed boards, community groups, and citizens; 
• Prepares for meetings and public hearings to present recommendations and transportation planning proposals;
• Interacts with staff from various City departments, MPOs, and regional organizations;
• Interacts with state and federal officials on various transportation matters, studies, and projects;
• Attends public meetings and hearings, and meetings for various committees, boards, and community groups, as needed;
• Conducts special transportation-related studies, gathers and analyzes data, prepares recommendations and reports;
• Prepares recommendations pertaining to transportation matters for local, state, and federal officials;
• Assists in coordinating special projects with other departments; 
• Provides technical assistance; 
• Serves as a member on planning teams;
• Prepares and submits applications for state and federal grants; 
• Administers grant award terms, conditions, and deliverables; 
• Maintains records and reports for fiscal auditing requirements;
• Prepares agenda items, agenda abstracts, and related documentation in support of the Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC);
• Supervises Planner I (Transportation) position; 
• Attends evening meetings as required in support of MPO functions;
• Makes presentations to community groups, planning and zoning boards, elected officials, and other entities;
• Performs other related duties and work as required.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an ABET accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil/transportation engineering or a closely related field; and
• Three or more years of full-time experience working with a state or local government or a private firm directly involved in land use and/or transportation planning; and
• Familiarity with MPO work processes and deliverable products along with corresponding federal regulations.

• thorough knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of land use and/or transportation planning and funding.
• GIS applications, including ESRI's suite of software for GIS.
• quantitative methods and research techniques.
• municipal government framework.

• preparing charts, graphs, and maps, and interpreting statistical data.
• interpreting data.
• report writing.
• making accurate moderate to complex mathematical calculations.

• organize and manage time effectively.
• complete multiple tasks/projects, often with tight schedules and many interruptions.
• communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written forms.
• collect and analyze technical data, and produce summary reports that are understandable to the lay public.
• use personal computers for writing, spreadsheets, and other applications such as GIS and Transportation Modeling programs (TransCAD).
• create and update databases.
• assist in complex planning and research studies, as well as technical accuracy/comprehensive master city plans and maps.
• coordinate several projects concurrently.
• prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports of planning activities to internal and external agencies.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer