[Hiring] Planner (Multimodal Transportation Planning) @Denver Regional Council of Governments

Role Description

The Transportation Planning and Operations division is growing and we’re looking for motivated and creative people to join our team. We are currently recruiting for a Planner to support regional transportation planning initiatives, including:

• Participating in the development of the Regional Transportation Plan.
• Supporting regional planning and implementation work related to transit, freight, Vision Zero, and Complete Streets activities.
• Managing the region’s federal performance management program.
• Participating in other transportation planning activities as needed.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.

• Researches and analyzes data and information for use in transportation planning.
• Collaborates with regional partners and stakeholders and maintains effective working relationships.
• Makes recommendations on regional planning and implementation initiatives and programs.
• Provides professional-level planning services in support of various planning projects and processes.
• Serves as a DRCOG representative on committees and advisory groups.
• Communicates regularly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads and facilitates meetings with internal and external planning partners.
• Prepares and distributes meeting materials.
• Develops recommendations and reports based on input received.
• Assists in the preparation of transportation plans.
• Leads the development of functional plans.
• Prepares maps, charts, and data visualizations.
• Provides technical assistance to local governments and other stakeholders.
• Researches best practices and emerging trends, technologies.
• Identifies potential funding opportunities and makes related recommendations for implementation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Lead activities related to performance-based planning and programming.
• Lead activities related to Complete Streets planning and implementation.
• Support the development and maintenance of DRCOG’s Regional Transportation Plan.
• Support the planning and implementation work of the Regional Transportation Planning team.
• Participate in meetings and review plan materials for various transportation studies.
• Participate in other transportation planning activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, geography, public administration, engineering, or a directly related field.
• Two to four years of related professional planning experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of urban and regional planning.
• Principles and practices of project/program administration and management.
• Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
• Effective communication techniques, including writing and public presentations.
• Knowledge of multimodal transportation planning.
• Gathering and analyzing data, determining findings and recommendations.
• Writing and public speaking.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Internet applications, and GIS.
• Facilitating meetings and workshops.
• Project management skills to support multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Creative problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous benefits.
• Adaptable work environment.

Company Description

The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado’s central front range. Our success is built on long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions. DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, and is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region.