What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLANNER I position at City of Amarillo?
SALARY: $21.63 per hour
SUMMARY
Under general direction of the Compliance Coordinator, the Transit Planner is responsible for supporting the planning, development, and execution of transit projects and services. This role involves assisting with long-term and short-term planning, conducting data analysis, preparing reports, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in developing, reviewing and implementing transit plans, route schedules and service adjustments.
- Conduct ridership analyses to support decision making and optimization of services.
- Analyze and interpret data on transit operations, passenger surveys, and performance metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Coordinate transit-related projects from conception through execution, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, and community stakeholders to support the implementation of new services or infrastructure.
- Engage with community members, transit riders, and stakeholders to gather input and feedback on transit services and development plans.
- Plans and executes outreach events to engage the community, gather input, and promote public transportation services.
- Assist in organizing public hearings, community workshops, and other outreach activities related to transit planning.
- Respond to inquiries from elected officials, community groups, and the public regarding transit services and projects.
- Prepare technical reports, project updates, and presentations for internal leadership, external stakeholders, and public forums.
- Work closely with transit staff, Planner I/Scheduler, and other departments to ensure cohesive planning efforts.
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in any field and one (1) year of related professional experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be taken into consideration. Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
- Group facilitation skills for use with public workshops and meetings with external customers.
- Ability to research, analyze, generate data, and formulate conclusions related to urban planning and/or community and economic development.
- Ability to review and understand technical documents.
- Demonstrated ability to verbally or in writing convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
- Proficiency with office type software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or similar programs).
- General knowledge of professional office protocols, policies, and equipment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
ADA PROFILE
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also walk, stand, sit, hear, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Most work is done indoors at a desk. Field studies and surveys require occasional exposure to outdoor conditions. Attends and facilitates public meetings and workshops, many of which occur in the evening.
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
About Us
Start your career with the City of Amarillo today! We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team. As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent. We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.
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