Summary Statement
This planner will support long-range regional planning studies, collaborate with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), provide technical expertise to county land-use agencies, and other duties as assigned. This role also includes contributing to policy, planning, and programming efforts focused on freight and aviation. Opportunities for skill development encompass project management, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. The position offers the chance to influence transportation systems, contribute to sustainable infrastructure, and grow within a dynamic and impactful field.
Preferred Qualification
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Transportation Planning, Regional and Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Analyze and assess data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment.Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources, viable options / approaches and anticipated costs and benefits, consequences and outcomes using present and projected information.Develop recommended course of action for public and private decisions in formal plans and policies including policy statements, budget allocations, regulations and / or legislation to affect and facilitate change and reach objectives.Formulate plans and policies to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of communities.Develop, promote and market strategies for the implementation of plans, policies and programs.Build consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates, and other affected parties via negotiations, mediation and facilitation.Involve and educate special interest groups, customers, and public officials via variety of forums, e.g., seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state.Provide technical assistance, training and education for understanding and managing change.Design and manage the planning process.Systematically evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings with the ongoing planning process.Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Planner III Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
At least two years experience as a planner OR at least two years experience in a planning function.Experience in designing, collecting data, analyzing and presenting results of a most complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).Experience as a project manager / leader on a complex project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).Conditions of Hire
Pre-employment Drug Testing : Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. . DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
Salary : $51,858
