What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner I - Transportation position at Washington County Public Works?
JOB SPECIFICS
Washington County Public Works is looking for a Planner I to work primarily on transportation planning (all modes of transportation including transit). The position will also have some coordination efforts with other Public Works functional areas including finance, building services, parks, land use, and survey. Desired candidates should have the years of experience and education required in the minimum qualifications. Work, education, or lived experience related to working with diverse stakeholders, project management, grant writing, transportation, and / or stakeholder engagement is desired. We value your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff, and communities we serve.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE :
- Work or education experience planning public meetings, forums, or processes with stakeholders
- Previous work or education experience in transportation (any mode / type of transit) planning or policy
SELECTION TECHNIQUE : Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS : 8 : 00 a.m.-4 : 30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE : $29.34 - $34.66 Hourly
E-Verify Participation : Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and / or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
E- Verify Participation Poster
Right to work Poster
JOB SUMMARY
This is entry level professional work assisting higher level planners, managers, or engineers in developing comprehensive short-and long- range planning, projects, and programs in the area to which assigned; assists in the preparation of plans, reports, recommendations, and grant proposals in cooperation with senior staff; takes appropriate action, and reports the results of the actions taken.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The Planner I requires a Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, geography, economics, community health, business administration, marketing, public administration or field directly related to area of assignment.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential functions : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is sedentary in nature performed within the Government Center or satellite offices. Lifting requirement of 15-20 pounds on an occasional basis. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation due to high concentration of filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, calculator, telephone, copier / scanner / fax machine. Additional physical / mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
Must have own means of reliable transportation for business purposes. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for County business must possess a valid driver's license.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
Salary : $29 - $35
