Senior Transportation Planner

TheSenior Transportation Planneris part of a team in the Transportation & Engineering division thatis responsible forthe operation of the Countys multimodal roadway system and the development of policies and plans to guide transportation investments. The teamoperatestraffic signals produces and implements transportation plans conducts safety analyses provides development review feedback manages traffic data and records responds to citizen concerns and develops sources of revenue and grants.

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating the Transportation & Engineering Road & Bridge and Planning & Zoning divisions in the implementation of transportation infrastructure.

Coordination efforts include:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for development review application questions.

• Attending Planning & Zonings weekly Planning Engineering Meetings to provide consistent information and feedback on development review cases.

• Ensuring the Countys Transportation Design and Construction Manual (TDCM) Design and Technical Criteria Road & Bridge maintenance considerations and Section 15 of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) are consistently implemented across development review applications.

• Meeting with Road & Bridge district supervisors (including on-site) to discuss development review applications planned or active transportation infrastructure projects and/or active transportation infrastructure maintenance.

• Meeting with outside agencies such as CDOT municipalities and local districts to coordinate planning and construction for improvement projects.

In addition to coordinating county transportation objectives the Senior Transportation Planner will perform complex professional work in transportation planning coordinate with other agencies review plans for conformance with policies and regulations respond to citizen inquiries assist in the development of policies and plans provide technical assistance to othersin the organization coordinate bicycle and pedestrian facility planning efforts and other assigned tasks. This position must be able to pivot based on various priorities with traffic requests developmentreviewsand act as the subject matter expert on larger master plan projects.

SCHEDULE:

The Transportation Operations & Planning Team follows a hybrid and flexible work schedule that requires only one to two days in the office each week and theoptionto work a four-day week Monday through Thursday. The Team accommodatesadditionalin-person meetings Monday through Thursday as needed. Thisposition will have regular but infrequent on-site meetings with Road & Bridge district supervisors.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range:$89000 - $114000USD Annual

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on educationexperienceand skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays including astarting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules;remotework options; and more. For more information clickherefor our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Senior Transportation Planner will:

• Provide excellent customer service for assigned citizen inquiriesregardingtransportation safety planning and multimodal facilities. Work involves evaluating existing transportation and roadway elementspreparingand coordinating work orders assigning field tasks to the traffic technician reviewing traffic data collection and making recommendations.

• Coordinate with other County staff and Divisions to ensure that maintenance practices development review design/construction standards land developmentregulationsand other activities support walking and bicycling.

• Act as primary reviewer of site development plans minorplats and roadway construction sheets for proposed transportation facilities in development applications capital improvement projects safety projects and maintenance closely with Road and Bridge to ensure all Planning and Zoning requirements are met. Support engineers in review of trip generation information and other data collected.

• Organize attend and lead coordination meetings between County Divisions and staff tofacilitatemaintenance improvement and development project planning.

• Assistin the management and implementation of transportation plans and planning activities;solicitinput from the public and other stakeholder groups; evaluate and recommend changes asappropriate.

• Create GIS-based maps and integrate with the Countys GIS efforts.

• Research and implement pilot programs which testnew approachesto design encouragement programs travel demand management efforts and other efforts to increase walking bicycling and transit ridership.

• Research alternative funding sources including grants coordinate with neighboringjurisdictionson joint grant applications and/or prepare applications as directed.

• Attend regional planning forums such as RTD and DRCOG on transportation-related issues.

• Provide information andassistanceto schoolsregardingtransportation operations bicycle and pedestrian safety plans and designs.

• Prepare and/or present at staff meetings Planning Commission hearings and/or Board of County Commissioner hearings. Tasks may include responding to questions or concerns from stakeholders andparticipatingin community meetings.

• Update Transportation and Engineering Division Website to provide informational and educational materialsregardingmulti-modal rules of the road and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in planning urban planningengineeringordirectly relatedfield from an accredited college and at leastfiveyears of transportation planning work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Expert in transportation planning principles concepts standards and practices.

• Ability to manage transportation-related projects roadway design processes and uphold local state and federal regulations.

• Position requires occasional local travel.

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred knowledgeskillsand abilities:

• Masters degree in Urbanand Regional Planning or similar field of study.

• Seven years of work experience highly preferred.

• Experience using ArcGIS/ArcPro/ArcOnlineand Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Teams Excel Word).

• Experience in reviewing technical transportation elements of development applications.

• Knowledge ofManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)standards.

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certificationand American Planning Association (APA) membership.

Preferred skills and attributes that would be beneficial and lead to success in this role include:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Strong ability to coordinate amongst different divisions and stakeholders.

• Great attention to detail critical thinking skills andresourceful.

• Strong written and oral communication.

• Experience working in the public sector.

• Experience speaking in front of boards and commissions.

• Ability to collaborate with various individuals to solve problems.

• Demonstrating initiative innovation and resiliency.

Additional Job Information:

• A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within30-daysof hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion ofcriminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or referencesfor all positions.

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