Transportation Planner

JOB
EMPLOYEE CLASS: M-CPOSITION REPORTS TO: Director of EngineeringPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: None. BLS COMPARABLE: 19-3099.01 Transportation Planners LEADERSHIP: Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTSubject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen. Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid’s substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Land Use Planning, or closely related field.Three years of work experience in urban planning or transportation planning or closely related field.Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. POSITION PURPOSE: To provide quality of life for Enid residents through long range transportation design and plan development in support of the Chisholm Trail Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIESDevelop long range planning for transportation infrastructure to provide quality of life to Enid residents and meet the requirements of the MPO.Stay up to date on state and federal MPO regulation.Schedule, organize, and attend meetings of the Chisholm Trail MPO and serve as liaison and technical expert.Ensure funded activities meet requirements of MPOs.Ensure the MPO is operated within the guidelines set forth by ODOT.Perform transportation research and analysis to support the Chisholm Trail MPO's objective.Prepare reports and contracts, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions; provide public access to this information.Prepares long range planning documents and procedures. Drafts and prepares various documents and publications.Monitor and participate in transportation planning activities of public and private providers of transit and specialized transportation services.Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards. Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to operating and managerial personnel, as well as to the MPO.Review plan submittals for: private development of commercial, industrial, and residential tracts.City of Enid projects prepared by consultants, to include coordination of Right-of-Way acquisition, utility relocation, and overall construction of project.ODOT projects in the City of Enid, including coordination of Right-of-Way acquisition and utility relocation.Provide assistance to other departments as needed.Perform other duties as required. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS Continual efforts towards completion of assigned Capital Improvement Projects in a timely and efficient manner resulting in maintaining and improving the public infrastructure in relation to health, safety, and quality of life.Effectiveness of design projects after completion.Employee responds in a timely manner to the requests of others.The employee’s job-related performance promotes the smooth and efficient operation of the Engineering Department.The Chisholm Trail MPO’s technical questions are responded to in a timely manner.Procedures and processes are well maintained, documented, and recorded. Effective working relations exist with City personnel. New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed. Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.The City’s professional reputation is maintained. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Land Use Planning, or closely related field. Three years of work experience in urban planning or transportation planning or closely related field. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Continuing education and professional training required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Engineering & Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and design of infrastructure projects and public services.Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.Building & Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repairs of public improvements.Mathematics: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts applicable to the engineering field.Computer: Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity to include development of spreadsheets, formulas, record tracking applications, word processing, graphics, etc. Knowledge of AutoCad software.Specialized: Understanding of public land system and legal principles applied thereto. Knowledge of legal requirements for federally funded projects and ADA regulations. Knowledge of or interest in road and street design and construction standards and techniques.Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political processSKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to use AutoCad drawing software.Ability to use Microsoft project.Handle multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to effectively organize, coordinate, and run meetings.Prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.Accurate and attentive to detail. Excellent communications and public relations abilities. Strong typing and computer application skills. Ability to assist and support others. Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines. PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION FINGER DEXTERITY: Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers. VISUAL ABILITIES: Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses. Color vision. PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.) Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from department supervisors or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems. WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: Regular – 8-hour shift, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.Occasional attendance at after-hours public meetings and conferences.Other - Salaried position requiring attendance at meetings after hours and the ability to respond personally or by phone to address problems that may develop after normal work hours. WORK CONDITIONS: Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Occasional outdoor setting with exposure to weather conditions.NOISE LEVEL: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).OTHER WORK CONDITIONS: None. ADVANCEMENT CRITERIAINTERMEDIATE 6-8 years related experience. Additional coursework towards Master’s Degree in related field. Advanced knowledge of related principles. Advanced computer aided drafting. Membership in professional organization. Valid CPR Certification. American Planning Association Certification (AICP) ADVANCED9 years related experience.Master’s Degree in related field.Expert knowledge of operating procedures beyond engineering design principles.Expert computer aided drafting.Membership in community organization or committee.Advanced knowledge of safety.JOB DESCRIPTIONS Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. I have reviewed this job description and I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without, reasonable accommodations. I have also received or have been offered a copy of this job description. Printed Name__________________________ Date ___/____/____ Signature_______________________________