What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Analyst position at City of Boca Raton?
When assigned Multi Modal/Transit Coordinator duties:
- Manages the City’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Bus Shelter Maintenance Program
- Assesses transportation-related fees for new and existing developments
- Addresses questions and comments received regarding community transit needs
- Reviews TDM Plans for new developments and TDM Annual Reports for existing developments
- Meets with property managers to ensure continuation of developments’ TDM Programs
- Coordinates the implementation and continuation of new and existing City Transit Programs
- Promotes alternative modes of transportation and the City’s TMI through organizing and attending mobility-related events and the creation, development and distribution of promotional items/literature
- Prepares, Updates and Maintains the City’s Traffic Website
- Develops GIS maps for the Traffic Division.
When assigned Bike Coordinator/Resident Relations - Neighborhood Liaison duties:
- Manages the City’s Traffic Calming Policy and aids residents with implementation of the Program.
- Prepares Federal, State or County grant applications for development of Bike/Pedestrian/Public Transportation or related Projects.
- Researches potential grant funding sources.
- Manages bicycle/pedestrian planning, including sidewalk and bike lane requests.
- Coordinates implementation of the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
- Prepares programs and presentations to encourage alternate modes of transportation.
- Reviews Site Plans for Public Works Review (PWR) to ensure consistency with the City’s Land Development Regulations and the Engineering Design Standards Manual.
- Researches and analyzes technical and policy issues on roadway and transit transportation facility needs and makes recommendations.
When assigned Transportation Operations duties:
- Reviews and approves Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations on requests to update traffic signage and pavement markings.
- Develops conceptual schematic depicting traffic improvements.
- Provide support to traffic management center (TMC) real-time activities and coverage.
- Review MOT plans and field verify traffic operations within construction zones.
- Provides operational support to Traffic Division.
- Coordinates and prepares studies, reports, grants, analyses, correspondence, and recommendations relating to transportation operations.
Coordinates Capital Improvement Program transportation projects:
- Participates in developing relevant elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Provides public presentations and reports on transportation policy recommendations and projects.
- Provides liaison activities support for Advisory Boards.
- Prepares responses to residents, businesses, and other stakeholder’s traffic related concerns or complaints.
- Draft Resolutions for Council approval.
- Attends transportation meetings, seminars, and conferences.
- Coordinates the review of design plans provided by other agencies (Florida Department of Transportation/FDOT, Palm Beach County/PBC, School District, etc.).
- Reviews Special Events Applications.
- Maintains City staff informed of road closures and construction projects.
Knowledge of:
- The principles, practices, methods, and equipment related to traffic engineering and transportation planning.
- Design, function, and operation of traffic control equipment and devices.
- Federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Federal, state, and local laws governing vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian mobility.
- Geography of the City.
- Principles, practices and techniques of analysis and information gathering from numerous data sources.
- Data research methods, concepts, and techniques.
- Statistical methods, techniques, and research methodology used in data collection and report presentation.
Skilled in:
- Preparation of preliminary conceptual drawings of traffic operational improvements, operational and safety analysis.
- Communication skills – both written and verbal; clearly articulates information, ensures mutual understanding, facilitates the resolution of differences, and helps build trust and maintain relationships. Able to communicate technical information/data to a non-technical audience.
- Problem Solving - systematically evaluating information and arguments, breaking down complex problems into understandable components, identifying potential issues and opportunities, and using logic and critical reasoning to develop effective strategies and solutions.
- Prioritization and multitasking - organizing and allocating time to plan, execute, and follow-up on and complete tasks.
- Analytical skills - strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, associates, and the general public.
- Research procedures and methodology.
- Prepare and present technical reports.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, public and private agency officials, and the general public.
- Communicate technical ideas effectively in oral and written form.
- Administer electronic databases, analyze data, and ensure data integrity.
- Maintain records and prepare complex reports.
- Attend meetings with other agencies: FDOT, PBC, Tri-Rail, School District, TPA, etc.
- Attend construction meetings for projects performed by the City or other agencies.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, traffic engineering, urban planning, transportation planning, or related field, AND
- Two (2) years of transportation experience.
- Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license required.
Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor’s degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.
Preferred Qualifications:- Eight (8) years of transportation operations, planning, and design experience
- Maintenance of Transportation (MOT) Certification preferred.
- Received a passing score in the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, OR possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Post Offer Pre - Employment Screening Requirements:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Education Verification
Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions:
The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
- Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Continuously remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Continuously moving about within the immediate area to accomplish tasks.
- Occasionally moving from on worksite to another.
- Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 40 pounds in all directions.
- Continuously communicating with others to exchange information.
- Continuously repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, or finger.
- Continuously operating a computer and other equipment using motions requires manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
- Occasionally operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Occasionally operating motor vehicle or heavy equipment.
- Continuously assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Continuously able to observe details accurately and identify variances.
- Occasionally life/Carry objects 40 pounds or less.
- Occasionally push/Pull objects 40 pounds or less.
- Continuously working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
- Continuously working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation of the like.
- Occasionally working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
- Occasionally working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles and/or insects may occur.
- Occasionally working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls.
- Continuously demonstrating regular in office attendance
Salary : $65,915 - $85,000