Transportation Planner

Job Title: Transportation Planner

Closing Date: 03/24/2025

DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not be considered.

Job Number: 25-341

Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Department of Transportation

City: Sacaton, AZ

Location: 291 W. Casa Blanca Road

Area of Interest: Transportation

Salary/ Hourly Rate Range: $56,957.00 -$83,957.00 Salary

Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

The Transportation Planner is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating transportation planning activities and maintaining a comprehensive transportation plan to serve the Gila River Indian Community.

· Advise tribal officials on transportation planning matters; work with tribal corporations, landowner associations, district communities to coordinate planning efforts; work with representatives of the federal, state, county, BIA, and adjacent cities and towns regarding transportation planning.

· Develop and maintain an inventory of the community roads system.

· Establish goals for dealing with the identified transportation problems and needs; develop an action plan for accomplishing the established goals in accordance with the tribe's priorities.

· Conduct special studies for multi-modal transportation use such as transit, air, and rail.

· Network and attend meetings with transportation entities such as Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), Pinal County, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), Central Arizona Association of Governments (CAAG), and Intertribal Transportation Association (ITA).

· Provides written reports to the Roads Committee, Natural Resources Standing Committee, and Community Council; solicit ideas, opinions, and recommendations on transportation planning activities.

· Assist in updating the tribal transportation plan and any other studies as needed.

· Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating a tribal priority listing of projects for each district based upon their roadway needs.

· Assist in developing and maintaining a tribal "Transportation Improvement Program" (TIP). The TIP shall include a prioritized list of improvements for tribal, BIA, state, county, and/or federal roadways within the Community.

· Prepare requests for proposals, grant applications, and P.L. 93-638 applications to fund transportation planning activities or studies.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

· Working knowledge of tribal government structure, federal laws relating to the administration of Federal Lands Highways Office Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) program, TEA 21 legislation, ISTEA legislation, Public Law 93-638, and any other applicable federal, state, or tribal regulations.

· Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of transportation research and planning.

· Knowledge of basic statistical methods and computer applications.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to present ideas and plans in a public presentation forum.

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Ability to work independently.

· Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

· Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

· Ability to compile statistical information and prepare technical reports.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.

· Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration or a closely related field; and a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in transportation planning, project coordination or related transportation development activity.

· Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver’s license with proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application

BENEFITS:

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the required documentation to the completed Employment Application.

Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)
Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)
Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING SUBMITTED.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online: www.gilariver.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,957.00 - $83,957.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Sacaton, Az 85147 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacaton, Az 85147: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $56,957 - $83,957