What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner-Engineer I-III position at City of San Luis Obispo, CA?
Salary : $77,974.00 - $93,496.00 Annually
Location : City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type : Regular Full Time
Department : Transportation Planning and Engineering
Opening Date : 12 / 11 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
JOB DESCRIPTION
The City of San Luis Obispo Transportation Planning and Engineering division is looking for a Transportation Planner-Engineer I, II, or III. The level of responsibility and salary will be based on qualifications of the applicant (see Education and Experience below).
Currently the City of SLO has one opening and this posting will remain open until filled.
Hiring incentives are not guaranteed but may be valued up to $5,000 for positions deemed hard to fill by the Director of Human Resources. For those candidates who live 50 or more miles from San Luis Obispo County, relocation assistance up to $10,000 may be available.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE :
The successful candidate for this position is someone who has well rounded background in both transportation planning and engineering from either education or professional experience. The ideal candidate has basic core technical knowledge of transportation policy, planning, design, and operations, and strong project management skills. Having to navigate challenging political conditions, the ideal candidate would have excellent communication skills and tact. With the City's focus on multimodal mobility, particularly priorities for bicycles and pedestrians, the ideal candidate would also share the same professional interests in promoting a safe, multimodal transportation system.
JOB SUMMARY :
Performs professional and technical multimodal transportation services assigned to the Transportation Division. Employees in this job class provide dual-role planning and engineering services specializing in multimodal transportation programs and projects. Projects worked on may include those relating to transportation safety, operations, planning, and design. As employees show an increase in knowledge, skills, abilities, and initiative, employees are eligible for promotion within the series.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS :
This classification is part of the Transportation Planner-Engineer career series. Employees in this classification may also work under the Capital Design and Development Review work groups as needed.
SUPERVISION
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED :
Employees in this classification work under general supervision of the Deputy Director or Transportation Manager within a broad framework of policies and procedures.
Employees in the this classification are not directly responsible for the supervision and evaluation of other City staff; however they may provide supervision of work product assigned to less senior or intern staff. Employees in this classification will be expected to provide supervision of consultant services for various transportation projects and studies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)
- Performs various multimodal transportation studies and surveys including transporting and deploying monitoring devices. Maintains the City's various multimodal transportation databases such as collisions, volumes, speeds, modal splits, and other such records.
- Implements the City's Neighborhood Traffic Management and Safe Routes to Schools programs; facilitating public meetings and workshops, conducting studies, developing solutions, implementation, and monitoring.
- Represents the Public Works Department in receiving and responding to citizen service requests regarding multimodal transportation issues.
- Reviews encroachment and other transportation related permits, such as temporary traffic control plans, for public and private construction in addition to special events.
- Designs, engineers, and prepares construction drawings for minor capital projects such as roadway signing, striping, and traffic signal modification.
- Prepares requests for quotes, manages, and inspects minor contract construction projects.
- Reviews development applications for compliance with State, Federal, and Local policy and code as well as best practices in multimodal transportation design and operation.
- Manages consultant service contracts for a variety of transportation planning and engineering projects.
- Prepares applications for transportation grant funding, manages and implements grant requirements and submittals.
- Prepares staff reports to the City Council, City Manager, and advisory bodies. Attends public meetings and assists in the preparation and delivery of public presentations.
- Assists with active transportation education and advocacy functions.
- Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
In additional to the above, the Transportation Planner-Engineer II may include the duties listed below :
In additional to the above, the Transportation Planner-Engineer III may include the duties listed below :
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :
Knowledge of :
In additional to the above, the Transportation Planner-Engineer II will be required to have knowledge of :
In additional to the above, the Transportation Planner-Engineer III will be required to have knowledge of :
Ability to :
In additional to the above, the Transportation Planner-Engineer II will be required to have the ability to :
In additional to the above, the Transportation Planner-Engineer III will be required to have the ability to :
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Transportation Planner-Engineer I
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in engineering with specialization in transportation or Bachelor's degree in planning with specialization in transportation, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF :
Transportation Planner-Engineer II
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in engineering with specialization in transportation or Bachelor's degree in planning with specialization in transportation, or a related field.
Two years of professional experience in the field of transportation planning and engineering.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF :
Transportation Planner-Engineer II
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in engineering with specialization in transportation or Bachelor's degree in planning with specialization in transportation, or a related field.
Five years of professional work experience in the field of transportation planning and engineering.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF :
THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE :
For a detailed spreadsheet of employee benefits by bargaining group, please view our
Retirement : California Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). The City participates only in the medicare portion of Social Security.
Health : the City has a cafeteria plan for health, dental and vision insurance and contributes towards medical insurance. Employees may choose from several health insurance options. There are also two dental plans to choose from. See the Benefits Summary link to determine the contribution amount.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance : group term life and AD&D insurance is provided for all regular employees. The amount of coverage varies depending on the classification. Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves and their dependents.
Vacation : employees receive 12 days per year increasing to 20 days after 20 years.
Holidays : employees receive 12-13 days per year depending on the classification.
Sick Leave : employees receive 12 days per year.
Administrative Leave : is a benefit available to management employees. The number of administrative leave hours varies depending on the classification.
Flexible Work Schedule : is available to many positions within the City organization.
Long Term Disability Insurance : is available for regular employees. The amount of benefit and contribution by employee varies by classification.
Deferred Compensation : is available for employees to set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to supplement retirement.
Wellness Program : offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being.
Employee Assistance Program : a counseling and consultation service designed to help employees and eligible family members with a wide range of personal issues.
Flexible Benefits Program : available to help employees save taxes on : (1) Pre-tax health insurance premium deductions, (2) Unreimbursed / uncovered medical expenses, and (3) Dependent care expenses.
Tuition Reimbursement : up to $1500 annually for job-related educational costs is available to employees who have passed probation.
Trip Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) : incentives are available for employees who voluntarily participate in alternative forms of transportation to and from work.
Computer Purchase Program : interest-free loans to employees who have passed probation and who purchase computers for personal use with City approved software configuration.
Professional Association for City Employees (PACE) : voluntary organization for professional development training classes, monthly membership meetings with a variety of speakers, and social functions designed to facilitate interaction with employees from all departments in a relaxed setting away from work.
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
Did you major in one of the following fields?
If you answered "other field" to the previous question, please explain. Otherwise, please put "N / A".
If you answered "Engineering" or "Planning" to Question 2, did you specialize in transportation?
How many years of professional work experience do you have in the field of transportation planning and engineering?
Please explain your experience in detail.
Do you possess a valid certificate of registration as an of the following?
Do you have a valid Class "C" California driver's license? If you do not currently possess a valid Class "C" California driver's license, do you have the ability to obtain one within six months of hire? Please select the answer that best applies.
Required Question
Salary : $77,974 - $93,496
