Principal Transportation Planner
Principal Transportation Planner
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$ 78747 - 123780
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Job Summary
$78747 -$123780/ year DOQ Full-Time County Benefits
Performs advanced professional work developing implementing and overseeing various policies and procedures comprehensive reports and databases developing program priorities and funding resources and coordinating implementation of transportation related projects in the county. The Principal Transportation Planner position in Community Development is a non-supervisory position.
Responsibilities
Assists Department Director in establishing policies and procedures for assigned area of responsibility including developing budget and work program for the Division.
Collaborates with Department Director to implement monitor and evaluate initiatives and directives of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator.
Assists in leading Transportation planning efforts; manages TPS/TTAC/TPO/VDOT funding applications and processes; develops CIP match funding scenarios and leverage opportunities.
Develops new projects new funding applications and grant proposals and the annual Six Year Secondary Plan (SSYP). Works with on-call consultants to develop technical and supporting materials as needed and as applicable.
Manages the Countys Locally Administered Projects program including but not limited to VDOT project agreement implementation budget and contract management and reimbursement requests
Provides staff support to transportation committees and subcommittees such as TTAC Active Transportation Subcommittee and Historic Triangle Bicycle Subcommittee.
Implements the County Traffic Calming process as defined by VDOT; administers local traffic model; develops prioritization and implementation program for needed improvements to existing roadways and intersections.
Ensures the countys adopted Title VI plan for county administered transportation projects is followed and implemented.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in civil engineering urban planning transportation planning or related field; considerable work experience.
Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days a valid Virginia drivers license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City Countys criteria.
Knowledge of the principles practices and techniques of urban and regional planning and development; Federal State and local ordinances codes and regulations pertaining to planning and community development; multimodal forms of transportation in a county context; demonstrated leadership and project management skills such as proactively completing projects from vision concept through implementation; and considerable knowledge in county forms of government where VDOT maintains the roadways..
Skill in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
Must possess or be able to successfully complete within 12 months of hire VDOTs Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Qualification Program.
Ability to plan organize supervise and evaluate research projects; make effective presentations in oral written and graphic form; organize motivate and supervise professional technical and clerical personnel engaged in planning zoning and community development and evaluate their work; initiate and effectively carry projects through to completion in a timely fashion and ensure that the section work program and projects meets identified County goals and objectives; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials developers architects engineers and contractors; work as a team member.
Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until 11:55pm EST on 08/01/2025. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached but afully completed application is required for your application to be considered.
James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application please contact the HR Department at or email
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
