Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner

Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 5 p.m. P.D.T.

Accepting Online Applications Only.

• Implementing the Eugene 2035 Transportation System Plan (TSP) including policy and program development and capital project design and development
• Implementing the Eugene Vision Zero Action Plan
• Coordinating planning efforts locally and regionally
• Transportation Options programming and outreach
• Procurement of grant funding

· Supports multimodal capital projects that improve and complete Eugene’s transportation system.

· Assists with corridor studies.

· Analyzes traffic crash data.

· Assists in the update of plans and polices that support and guide transportation planning work.

· Collaborates with higher level planning staff to set goals and objectives.

· Reviews and gives feedback on projects throughout the planning, design, and construction phases.

· Applies for grants, including regional, state and federal grants to fund transportation projects.

· Utilizes the City’s Transportation System Plan prioritization tools to identify high priority projects.

· Works with the Division’s Community Engagement Coordinator to effectively communicate project goals, details, and timeline to the community.

· Plans and conducts effective community stakeholder engagement.

· Answers questions and provides information to the public related to active transportation.

· Presents and receives feedback from the City’s Active Transportation Committee on key projects.

· Assists in maintaining an up-to-date map of the City’s transportation system, providing seasonal project information to GIS mapping staff.

· Helps collect, prioritize and respond to community concerns around traffic speeds including scheduling traffic counts and programming traffic calming projects.

· Coordinates with, and supports, transportation options outreach events, programs, and promotions of newly built capital projects.

· Creates written documents for the City Council and other committees and advisory boards; makes and delivers presentations as required.

· Participates in regional transportation planning through the Lane County Metropolitan Planning Organization and represents the City of Eugene as needed.

· Prepares or oversees the preparation of maps, charts, and graphs for transportation planning projects.

· May serve as project manager for transportation planning projects. Which would include conducting consultant selection, negotiating, developing and managing contracts.

· Contributes to staff development on diversity and creating a respectful work environment.

· Performs related duties as assigned.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.

The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Training:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, transportation or civil engineering or closely related field.
• Master's degree in a planning related field is desirable.

• Basic modern principles and practices of urban multimodal transportation planning.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• Recent innovations, current literature, best practices and sources of information related to urban transportation planning, multimodal transportation design, transportation safety and program administration.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro, ArcGIS and Microsoft Office Online.
• Transportation planning acronyms and terminology.
• Spanish language speaking and writing skills desirable.

• Perform professional planning work, take initiative, facilitate meetings with stakeholders.
• Conduct collaborative community outreach – establish and maintain relationships with advocates, neighborhood associations, and members of the public through tabling, presentations and meetings.
• Learn applicable State and Federal traffic laws and regulations.
• Analyze and compile technical and statistical information of moderate difficulty and prepare reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally, in writing and graphic work. This includes communicating, translating and interpreting complex transportation planning projects, issues, technical data and laws into clear formats the public can easily understand.
• Become familiar with related maps, studies, resolutions, ordinances, and other planning resources.
• Speak Spanish fluently (desirable, but not required qualification).

Working Conditions 
Regular focus on a computer screen. Daily precise control of fingers and hand movements. Daily standing and sitting for prolonged periods. Attendance at meetings or activities outside of normal business hours. Occasional operation of a motor vehicle and/or a bicycle on public streets. Occasional physical exposures when making site visits.

What to Expect from our Selection Process:  Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and a drug test prior to employment. Marijuana use is evaluated consistent with current state law regulations. PLEASE NOTE: Once the posting closes, the process can take 4-6 weeks to complete.    
 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.  
  
The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061.  
  
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.