[Hiring] Transportation Planner I, II, or III @Carrboro, Town of

Role Description

Performs complex planning, project management, and administrative work with a focus on transportation. Effectively manages multiple assignments and job duties, prioritizes workload, and exercises initiative while working with limited supervision. The primary duties of this position include:

• Transportation planning
• Project and program management
• Technical research and analysis
• Review of development applications, including traffic assessments
• Support for boards and commissions
• Preparation and presentation of agenda materials and public presentations
• Administration of the residential traffic management program and traffic counting activities
• Bicycle transportation planning
• Related work as assigned

Work is performed under the supervision of the Planning and Transportation Administrator. This position provides opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance, professional development, and contributions to the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.
• Two (2) years of work in transportation planning or a related field.
• One (1) or more years of experience in local government.
• Ability to obtain a recognized professional certification within two (2) years of start.

Requirements

• Prepares transportation plans, reports and elements as part of the long-range planning process.
• Participates in transportation programs, capital projects, and related mobility activities, including project management where assigned.
• Serves as staff support to the Town’s advisory board(s) related to transportation, including Safe Routes to Schools.
• Prepares and presents agenda materials for Town Council meetings.
• Serves as staff liaison to government partners such as the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization.
• Administers the Residential Traffic Management Plan.
• Manages the design process for certain bicycle and pedestrian transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepares applications for bike/ped programs such as American League of Bicycles-Bicycle Friendly Communities, grant funding and related programs.
• Participates in the greenways planning process.
• Represents the Town as technical liaison to Transit Committees affiliated with local and regional transit providers.
• Responds to transportation issues, inquiries and concerns, including coordination with Town departments and government partners.
• Reviews proposals for new development projects, including rezoning, site plan and plat applications. Comments upon transportation issues, mobility options and trip generation/traffic assessments as appropriate.
• Works with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Chapel Hill Transit and other partners on a variety of transportation issues.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance.
• Professional development support.

Company Description

CARRBORO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Carrboro considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their skills, dedication and service, to the diversity and excellence of our organization.