What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner position at City of Greenville, NC?
Salary : $76,460.80 - $118,518.40 Annually
Location : Greenville, NC
Job Type : Regular Full-Time
Job Number : 1795
Department : Engineering
Opening Date : 08 / 14 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Summary
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 : $76,460.80 - $97,489.60, depending on qualifications. Full salary range : $76,460.80 - $118,518.40
Telework opportunities available depending on the operational needs of the Engineering Department
Examples of Duties
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Preferred qualification : Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of N.C. or certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of :
Skilled in :
Ability to :
Special Requirements
Valid N.C. driver's license.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.
Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources for a more in depth summary of our benefits.
Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in civil / transportation engineering or a closely related field from an ABET accredited college or university?
Do you have at least three 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?
Briefly explain your experience or knowledge with MPO work processes and corresponding Federal regulations.
Are you currently registered as a Professional Engineer in N.C. or another state? (Note : preferred but not required.)
Are you currently certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)? (Note : preferred but not required.)
Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note : a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)
Required Question
Salary : $76,461 - $118,518
