TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Leads the development of Durham County transportation plans and policies. Participates in the project scope, methodology, deliverables, and recommendations.
• Oversight and coordination of consultants, the procurement process, and negotiation of contracts; monitors budgets and deliverables.
• Serves as the liaison to the public, stakeholder organizations, and governing boards.
• Conducts public engagement, develops, and maintains public accountability websites, materials, and reports.
• Participates in regional transportation planning organizations and County Transit Plan governance processes.
• Collaborates with federal, state, regional, and local staff in regional decision-making bodies. Research and review data, plans, and studies in making judgements on transportation plans and budgets that advance Durham County’s priorities.
• Provides oversight, budget, and grants management for Durham County ACCESS services.
• Reviews and pays invoices; prepares grant applications and manages reimbursement processes for federal, NCDOT and GoTriangle grant funding.
• Serves as a County resource for transportation, researching and developing internal policies.
• Collaborates with Durham County Transit Plan governance partners in developing transit policies, budgets, reports, plans, and public engagement materials.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy or Public Administration from an accredited institution and three years of experience in transportation planning, civil engineering or related work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE :

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Salary : $64,093 - $86,488