Principal Transportation Planner

Description

Seeking a dedicated Transportation Planner to join our Department of Transportation team. This role demands a blend of organizational, technical, and analytical skills to oversee transportation planning operations. The successful candidate will manage key elements of the County's comprehensive plan, Land Development Code, and Administrative Codes, and spearhead planning initiatives for transportation infrastructure to accommodate growth. This includes crafting planning documents and delivering insightful reports.

Why Join Our Transportation Planning Team?

Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic group that valuesexceptional communication skills. Here's why you should consider this opportunity:

• Cultivate Your Expertise: You'll apply your in-depth knowledge of transportation planning principles and navigate through complex legal frameworks, ensuring that our community's infrastructure meets the highest standards.

• Showcase Your Communication Skills: Whether it's through a report or a presentation, your ability to convey planning information effectively in both oral and written formats will be central to your role.

• Build Valuable Relationships: Your work will put you at the heart of the community, connecting with stakeholders ranging from government officials to local citizens, shaping the future of our transportation landscape.

This role isn't just a job; it's a chance to make a tangible impact on the community while growing professionally in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop the annual Public Facilities Level of Service and Concurrency Inventory and Projections Report to identify public facility capacities.

• Lead and manage reviews for zoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) cases, and actively participate in public meetings and hearings with the Board of County Commissioners, hearing examiners, and advisory committees on transportation and infrastructure planning matters.

• Maintain and update the Transportation Element/Maps and other infrastructure components of the comprehensive plan, along with associated Land Development Code and Administrative Code sections.

• Represent the Department of Transportation (DOT) at the Technical Advisory Committee of the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), collaborating with MPO staff on the Long Range Transportation Plan.

• Conduct annual revisions of the project scoring spreadsheet and perform cost estimations for transportation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) priorities.

• Oversee contract management for periodic updates of various impact fee studies.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in planning, engineering, or a related field that applies to the area of specialization and two years of professional experience in a government agency or private firm doing work in city, county, regional or state transportation planning or transportation engineering.

• Experience in the administration and direction of transportation planning activities preferred.

• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

• Exceptional writing and presentation capabilities.

• In-depth knowledge of transportation planning principles and a strong grasp of relevant legal frameworks.

• Proficient in conveying planning information effectively in both oral and written formats.

• Skilled in fostering professional relationships with various stakeholders, including government officials and community members.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.