[Hiring] Transportation Planner @City of Edina

Role Description

The Transportation Planner serves as the administrator for the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, Safe & Equitable Mobility Action Plan (SEMAP), Living Streets program, and Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund in the creation, maintenance, and improvement of transportation facilities for the primary benefit of pedestrians and cyclists in Edina. The role supports the implementation of the Climate Action Plan’s Transportation & Land Use Chapter strategies to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas emissions, and assists the Department with the planning and design of traffic operations, street reconstruction, and street maintenance within the City.

Scope of Impact:

• The duties and responsibilities of this job are performed with latitude for independent judgment in accordance with Department and City policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Work is subject to periodic review by the supervisor, who provides input on and approval of recommendations, and discusses assignments, priorities, and work.
• Directly supervises the Traffic Safety Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least four years of experience in municipal transportation planning, urban planning and design, engineering, land use planning, or project management.
• Ability to gain confidence and trust of the public prior, during, and after project implementation.
• Excellent communicator, planner, and collaborator.
• A valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Requirements

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE), or Professional Engineer (PE) is desired.
• Experience in pedestrian and bikeway planning and/or project design.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) as well as state and federal transportation standards and processes.

Benefits

• Knowledge of principles and practices for multimodal transportation activities including planning, transportation, bike/pedestrian/transit issues, applicable rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles of local and State laws and regulations pertaining to urban planning, transportation, and related operations.
• Customer service skills including demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with citizens, contractors, other agencies, and coworkers.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse interest groups to find consensus and move innovative ideas forward.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Ability to communicate and present municipal projects to the general public and other community groups in a straightforward and understandable manner.
• Ability to proficiently use or learn CAD and GIS and other City computer systems and programs related to work assignments.
• Skill in using personal computer software including MS Office.
• Knowledge of governmental practices and policies.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Physical effort is light, with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently.
• Intermittent visits to locations in other areas of the city.
• Ability to make on-the-spot decisions about how to answer questions and communicate issues.
• Pressure associated with project or activity deadlines occurs between 15% and 45% of the time.
• Report preparation and writing may require extended use of a keyboard.
• Frequent work interruptions.

Working Conditions

• Most work is performed in a normal office environment.
• Occasional driving is required to visit field sites or attend meetings (about once per week).
• Job may involve dealing with emotionally charged individuals over an issue.
• Frequent evening meetings to support the Transportation Commission or for other business purposes.