What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Transportation Planner position at City of Vancouver?
Salary Range
8,683.00 - 13,024.00
Job Summary
As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, great leadership and working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment.If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a team invested in planning for the future of Vancouver then the City of Vancouver may be for you.
We’re currently recruiting for a Principal Transportation Planner. Reporting to the Transportation Planning Manager, help lead the Transportation Planning work program, assist in the supervision of project work amongst the transportation planning team, including projects, programs, policy development, strategic initiatives, and research and analysis activities assigned to the group. Lead and manage urban transportation planning projects from initiation through planning, analysis, engagement, and design phases, and work collaboratively with Streets and Transportation staff and other multidisciplinary groups to implement and deliver completed projects. Advise leadership and other teams within the City on transportation-related policy issues and support intersecting land use, housing, climate, equity, economic development, and environmental policies and initiatives. Establish and maintain partnerships with public and private partners and stakeholders, and coordinate with other City departments. Facilitate multi-agency, multi-sector coordination efforts. Present to the City Council and Transportation and Mobility Commission, represent the City on regional and state boards and committees, and serve as the City representative to national transportation organizations. Design, lead and advise on public engagement efforts and monitor and respond to public inquiries. Apply an equity lens to inform processes and outcomes for all projects.
This is a full-time, regular exempt position.
At this time, this position is eligible for telework or hybrid schedule. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs. Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
Open until filled. First review of applications on February 28, 2025.
Job Details
Essential Functions:
- Assist Transportation Planning Program Manager in leading the work of the Transportation Planning Section within the Community Development Department’s Comprehensive Planning Division; lead, manage and advise on program and project initiation and design, phasing, technical analyses, public engagement, internal and external coordination, work products and deliverables, and final designs and recommendations. Provide supervisory support over team work products. Support integration of transportation programs and initiatives with other high priority items related to equity, climate change, safety, and community resilience.
- Provide leadership within the Vancouver Moves portfolio of work, including implementation to the City’s Transportation System Plan, Complete Streets projects and programs, , in alignment with the City of Vancouver Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, and Climate Action Plan, among others.
- Lead and support equitable and inclusive engagement to communities throughout the City, with an emphasis on elevating the voices of historically excluded and underserved community members, listening to understand, and incorporating community needs and values into planning processes as outcomes.
- Lead and participate in ongoing partnership, coordination and relationship-building efforts with other City departments, public agencies, and community-based organizations. Develop and maintain constructive, partnership-oriented relationships with planning partners. Represent Transportation Planning and the City’s interests related to transportation initiatives and policies through participation in local, regional, state, and national planning committees and organizations.
- Manage and supervise research, data gathering, analysis and modeling work tasks as performed by staff and consultants to inform planning and policy decision making, capital implementation, performance evaluation and ongoing programmatic refinements and improvements.
- Prepare and present findings and recommendations on transportation planning projects, programs and policy initiatives to the City Council, Transportation and Mobility Commission, Planning Commission, City Manager and City leadership, regional boards and commissions and other groups as assigned. Communicate complex concepts and findings in a clear, concise, understandable way using plain, non-technical language. Manage and supervise the development of staff reports, briefing papers, presentations, policy memos and visual communication tools to share information and findings in ways that support broad understanding and thoughtful decision making.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience and Education
Experience:
- Seven (7) years of related experience urban transportation planning, engineering, capital design, urban development, or other related field. Experience implementing multimodal capital projects preferred.
Education:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, civil engineering, public policy or a related degree. Master’s degree preferred but not required. Additional experience may take the place of a Masters Degree.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Computer Skills
- Basic skills in graphic design, illustration, and geographic information systems software
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge
- Principles and practices of urban transportation planning, and its intersections with land use, economic, and environmental planning and urban design
- Principles and practices of project management
- Principals and practices of multimodal transportation planning, modeling and analysis
- Principles and practices of effective, equitable and inclusive public involvement and engagement
- Principles and practices of grant writing and management, and knowledge of federal, state and local transportation grant opportunities
- Principles and practices of transportation planning and concurrency as mandated by growth management in Washington State
- Methods of traffic modeling, specifically for multiple modes and as practiced in the Portland-Vancouver Metro region
- Principles and practices of transportation development review and Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) programs
- Principles, methodology, and practices of research and data collection
- Pertinent federal, state and local law, codes and regulations
- Knowledge of public-private partnership development and execution
- Knowledge of computer software programs, including geographic information systems mapping software and graphic design/illustration software, and a general understanding of transportation modeling software (EMME2, Vissum, Synchro)
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Use of personal computers and basic software
Abilities
- Principles and practices of urban transportation planning, and its intersections with land use, economic, and environmental planning and urban design
- Principles and practices of project management
- Principals and practices of multimodal transportation planning, modeling and analysis
- Principles and practices of effective, equitable and inclusive public involvement and engagement
- Principles and practices of grant writing and management, and knowledge of federal, state and local transportation grant opportunities
- Principles and practices of transportation planning and concurrency as mandated by growth management in Washington State
- Methods of traffic modeling, specifically for multiple modes and as practiced in the Portland-Vancouver Metro region
- Principles and practices of transportation development review and Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) programs
- Principles, methodology, and practices of research and data collection
- Pertinent federal, state and local law, codes and regulations
- Knowledge of public-private partnership development and execution
- Knowledge of computer software programs, including geographic information systems mapping software and graphic design/illustration software, and a general understanding of transportation modeling software (EMME2, Vissum, Synchro)
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Use of personal computers and basic software
- Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive
- Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player
- Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
- Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
- Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check and a basic criminal background check.
The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey!
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources.
Job Posting End Date
Open Until Filled
