Senior Planner - MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization)

Advanced transportation planning.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position requires public interaction or regular appearances before the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and therefore does not permit a claim for protection of your place of work if you will be claiming an exemption from Public Records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Leads in the preparation of major Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) programs, projects and plans such as the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), travel demand modeling, freight logistics and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

Performs project reviews for multimodal infrastructure to support MPO goals and objectives.

Performs as project manager for special studies, projects and plans.

Reviews and analyzes traffic data and Geographic Information System (GIS) data.

Reviews studies conducted by other agencies.

Confers with other agencies, civic leaders, government officials, resident groups, and homeowners' associations to identify issues, goals and objectives, and to discuss alternate plans for meeting physical, social and economic needs.

Provides technical and advisory assistance to local governments and agencies.

Prepares agendas and backup for Board and advisory committee meetings as required.

Develops improved work methods to accelerate formulation and completion of planning programs and projects.

Performs work related to this job description as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of urban and regional planning, transportation planning, transit planning, and travel demand modeling.

Ability to interpret data and studies.

Ability to supervise planning studies and to formulate recommendations.

Ability to interpret local, state, and federal plans, laws, and regulations to other government officials and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software related to the position.

Strong organizational, communication, analytical, technical writing, problem solving, decision making, and teambuilding skills.

Regional Planning, Transportation Planning or closely related field and two (2) years' experience in professional planning work. In-lieu of a Master's Degree, possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation, Public Administration or closely related field and four (4) years of professional planning working for a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment as necessary.

Occasionally lifting/ light physical work.

Occasional standing, turning, depth perception use, driving (vehicle/equip/other).

Frequent working speed.

Very frequent speaking, hearing, repetitive hand motion, hand/wrist movement.

Constant seeing, color vision use.

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.

Work is performed primarily indoors.

Involves frequent interaction with people.

Constantly working with adequate lighting and ventilation.

ADA/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

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EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.