Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Junior

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Planning and Development  Department is actively seeking a Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Junior.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is an associate position in the Transportation Planning Division under the guidance of the Bicycle-Pedestrian coordinator Senior, involving planning for all nonmotorized transportation modes, most notably bicycling and walking. The position requires an understanding of the theories, principles, and practices of bicycle and pedestrian safety and urban planning, acquired most through the completion of academic programs or equivalent on-the-job experience. Completion of daily tasks requires proficiency in the following: report  writing, project coordination assistance, policy analysis, program coordination assistance, conducting regulatory work, and conducting public outreach (including educational outreach)and assisting with grant applications. , General knowledge of collecting and organizing nonmotorized user counter data, analyzing nonmotorized crash data, reviewing civil development and roadway plans, understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act and design requirements thereof, drafting recommendations and comments for nonmotorized roadway infrastructure, presenting information to the public and other professionals (i.e. public speaking). Skilled level capability to create maps using GIS and ArcGIS online software, managing public facing web pages using programs such as Kentico, Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat Pro, using all Microsoft Office software (specifically Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint)..The position involves tasks with specific procedures and standards, often requiring the use of judgment and problem solving to determine creative or new solutions to complete them. Work is performed primarily in an office environment; however, the employee will sometimes be required to make field visits to project sites to evaluate projects or gather statistical data.

• Supports the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan and Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, contributing to updates and/or revisions as needed, to assist in the implementation of related projects, programs, and policies, in support of nonmotorized modes of transportation.
• Review of civil development plans.
• Report writing, project coordination, policy analysis.
• Assisting in the management of grants.
• Reviews assigned civil plans that are submitted to the city pursuant to Chapter 654 and 656 of the Ordinance Code, and other related codes.
• Serves as supportive staff to the Context Sensitive Streets Standards Committee pursuant to Section 32.702 of the Ordinance Code.
• Assists with coordinating with the Traffic Engineering Division and the Public Works Department with respect to issues pertaining to bicycle and pedestrian use of rights-of-way.
• Supports the identification of data needs and data collection as it applies to the bicycle-pedestrian program.
• Conducts ongoing research resulting in understanding and adherence to all relevant federal, state and local industry standards, design requirements, and statutes regarding the implementation of nonmotorized infrastructure, roadway designs, and proven safety measures.
• Supports the deployment/retrieval of nonmotorized traffic counting equipment (in the field) and the organization and analysis of the collected data.
• Supports the City’s efforts to manage and provide bicycle parking where appropriate/required.
• Design and prepare the city’s quarterly bike-ped newsletter as a way of sharing information with the public.
• Supports the city’s efforts involving all micro mobility and shared nonmotorized transportation programs.
• Collaborates effectively with Transportation Planning Division and Planning Department staff, as well as staff from federal, state and regional transportation planning agencies, local planning agencies, nonprofits, interoffice staff, elected officials, private consultants, and the public to offer guidance, recommendations, and assistance in the implementation of nonmotorized projects, policies, outreach, and programs.
• Serves as an associate subject and technical matter expert and liaison on bicycling and walking while helping to leverage and increase the City's internal and external knowledge base; this includes staying current on new developments and trends by pursuing new and contemporary information through ongoing education or research.
• Supports the implementation and ongoing review of the non-motorized component of the Mobility Plan, performing tasks related to short- and long-term bicycle-pedestrian issues to address and improve the City’s nonmotorized networks and broader transportation systems.
• Supports and updates asset inventories related to nonmotorized infrastructure.
• Provides information to and attends community outreach meetings regarding active transportation and pedestrian and bicycle safety.
• Analyzes and conducts research of reports, studies, and related information, and makes recommendations for improving the accessibility and safety of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including sidewalk and shared use path (trail) design improvements for safety, comfort, connectivity, and access.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Operates a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, website, and related software.
• Experienced with the use of GIS, ArcGIS online, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methodologies of urban planning for creating effective safety programs and increasing public awareness.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to bicycle-pedestrian safety and ADA compliance.
• Knowledge of the planning and engineering of pedestrian and bicycle facility principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of methods of developing planning strategies, goals, performance measures, and objectives.
• Ability to complete the required training as assigned.
• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, interpreting and applying related federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Skill in report preparation and writing.
• Skill in analyzing and assisting to prioritize projects and programs.
• Ability to plan, design, evaluate and investigate engineering designs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Ability to develop planning strategies and objectives.
• Competent in public speaking, presenting and expressing complex issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to perform independently a wide variety of assigned tasks.
• Ability to operate a bicycle.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

OPEN REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, community planning, regional planning, architecture, geography, landscape architecture, public administration, or related field. 
•  (4) years' experience in planning, or at least (3) three years' experience in planning with a master's degree in any of the above listed fields. 
• Must also have at least (2) years’ experience in bicycle and pedestrian design standards.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: 

• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification is preferred. 
• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained. 
• Must qualify for City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification prior to appointment, to be obtained once hired, and maintained during employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• The probationary period for this classification is six months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.   

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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K  

Largo, FL 33778-1630 

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

Salary : $44,657