Planning Director jobs in Melbourne, FL

Transportation Data Analyst

The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) is the lead agency for transportation planning as the region’s federally designated metropolitan planning organization. The SCTPO offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan in the Florida Retirement System. The SCTPO is located in Viera, Florida. Offices are centrally located with a short drive to the beaches and attractions including, Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral. Brevard County is a dynamic growing area with a population of around 600,000 that represent a wide range of ages, abilities and interests.

Job Overview

Performs skilled professional work in transportation planning programs and initiatives that include analyzing, interpreting, and displaying data sets utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), graphic design software or other relevant visual programs. Work includes project management, data compilation, analysis, maintenance and/or technical support for projects in the transportation planning field.

Transportation Data Analyst's main job functions:

• Researches, collects, analyzes and maintains data used in the regional transportation planning process and in the reports and documents of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) utilizing GIS tools and programs, including demographic and land uses and information for all modes of transportation (highways and roads, public transportation, air, freight, seaport, airport, spaceport, and non-motorized transportation, bicycles, and pedestrians).
• Coordinates with consultants on performance of projects and conducts review of technical analysis and calculations and reviews and edits documentation.
• Manages State of the System Report and Annual Traffic Data Analysis projects with or without consultant support.
• Assists in updating and maintaining all major Space Coast TPO documents, including the Long Range Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, and Congestion Management System.
• Prepares technical memoranda, staff reports and maps for use in a variety of forums, including committee and board meetings, special events and other public meetings.
• Develops, maintains, and manages web-based dashboards displaying transportation data and collaborates with consultants as necessary.
• Coordinates the Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TMS&O) program and all related tasks.
• Operates web-based and desktop GIS software to perform GIS mapping and visualization duties.
• Collects and analyzes crash statistics and data to support safety initiatives including Vision Zero.
• Coordinates with consultants regarding performance on projects and is responsible for conducting review and technical analysis and calculations for projects and for reviewing and editing project documentation.
• Manages transportation-related studies and technical analyses, including corridor and sub-area studies, travel surveys, travel time studies, and multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Provides support to other municipal agencies, local and regional transportation agencies, and other outside agencies, provides transportation project data, and serves as a liaison between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), local municipalities, and SCTPO on various transportation planning projects, sharing transportation data, and working with Central Florida Regional Travel Demand Model.
• Implements and interprets Federal and State safety programs.
• Performs related work as required

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Programming, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Experience: Prefer knowledge of metropolitan planning organizations, Brevard county roadway system, and experience in ArcGIS software, data analysis, and traffic modeling.

Special Requirements: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. The SCTPO is not able to sponsor visas.

Interested candidates can learn more about the SCTPO by visiting www.spacecoasttpo.com.

Salary: $2,351.96 to $2,822.35 biweekly, plus benefits (actual salary negotiable based upon experience and qualifications)

The SCTPO offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan in the Florida Retirement System.

HOW TO APPLY: ALL candidates must create an account and submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed application through the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners Human Resources department. More information about applying can be found at Brevard County Careers: https://career8.successfactors.com/career?company=brevardcou

Once you create an account, you will be able to view our position on Brevard County Job Opportunities Page and apply through the portal.

Please note that although the SCTPO utilizes certain Brevard County services, such as Human Resources for posting of job openings, the selected candidate for this position will be employed by the SCTPO, not Brevard County Board of County Commissioners.

Closing Date: Monday, May 13, 2024 by 12:00 p.m. EST

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,151.00 - $91,727.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Melbourne, FL 32940: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person