Planning Specialist II-(Safe Routes to School Coordinator) Transportation, Bicycle & Pedestrian Div.
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Job Location:
Ellicott, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 69913 - 134588
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation sustainability and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the 2025 Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
What are we looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for overseeing a safe route to school program for Howard County focused on Howard County Public Schools. Related activities that substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school or encourage walking and biking to school.
To improve the safety of walking and biking to school and to decrease the number of students being transported to school by private automobile while changing the culture from a driving default to an embrace of walking and biking will be the key path to success.This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding. Grant funding is confirmed for three (3) years. The position may be discontinued when grant funding ends.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$33.61 - $37.88
$69913 - $78784
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION:
Performs intermediate professional level planning and zoning work which may include supervisory responsibility under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes coordinating the plan review process; planning and implementing recycling activities; collecting organizing analyzing and evaluating data required in the development and review of comprehensive plans and regulations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs planning tasks primarily focused on improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities connections and conditions in Howard County.
Oversee a safe route to school program for Howard County focused on Howard County Public Schools.
Building partnerships and collaborations to work together to improve the safety of walking and biking to school and to increase the number of students walking and biking to school which may include:- School PTAs
- School Administrations
- County Health Organizations
- Other related County Agencies
Plan and implement walk and bike to school day events set up walk and bike incentive programs organize walking school buses walk audits drop off/pick up evaluations.
Create reusable resources and materials that can be used at school and community events.
Conduct surveys to track perceptions and potential obstacles towards walking and biking to school as well counts to track the progress on the number of students walking biking taking the school bus and being driven.
Reports to Howard Countys Bicycle and Pedestrian Manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no employee supervisory responsibilities.MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree and two (2) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Bachelors or Masters degree in Transportation Planning or related field and related experience.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate the planning implications of social economic and physical data.
- Ability to project needs and develop and implement goals and objectives from raw data analysis.
- Ability to effectively present planning goals objectives and projects orally and in written and graphic form.
- Ability to interpret land development plans and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of federal and state grant program opportunities and administration particularly for bicycle and pedestrian projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates governmental officials community representatives and the general public
PHYSCIAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to clearly communicate plans projects and concepts in written oral and graphic formats.
Ability to make presentations and prepare documents for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Class C Maryland Drivers License or equivalent issued by state of residence.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.
At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Required Experience:
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