Principal Transportation Planner Pedestrian/Bicycle Coordinator

This position is responsible for performing difficult professional and some technical work involving a variety of general and specialized department programs. Work involves applying professional planning skills to a wide variety of multimodal transportation planning and design problems. The Principal Transportation Planner is expected to develop studies and recommendations concerning Vision Zero and pedestrian/bicycle initiatives. An employee in this class manages individual transportation projects, works in a project team atmosphere, and acts both proactively and reactively with the residents of the City. The incumbent's work has meaningful impact on the community and is subject to general supervisory review. 

• Implements the Mayor and Council initiative to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety throughout the City.
• Manages some of the City's transportation Capital Improvements Program for the Traffic and Transportation Division.
• Plans and helps implement bus shelters, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities projects.
• Manages the Bikeway Master Plan updates.
• Collects data associated with tracking the use of alternative transportation facilities.
• Identifies ped/bike-related transportation amenities needed in new developments and works with developers in the planning of street systems and pedestrian safety.
• Acts as liaison between the City and County, State, and federal transportation agencies in all matters pertaining to Bike-Share Program as well as the new Scooters/E-Bicycles Program.
• Responds to resident requests and concerns.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in urban planning, transportation planning, transportation engineering, or closely related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible work in the planning of pedestrian and bicycle initiatives and projects, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. A master's degree is preferred.

Special Qualifications:
Possession of (or ability to obtain) certification as a Professional Engineer or Professional Planner such as a PE or AICP. Must possess an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Maryland. 

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning as applied to the planning design and construction of pedestrian walkways, bike paths, urban streets, traffic control devices, street lighting, etc.
• Skill in using geographic information system tools.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic and transportation planning principles and practices.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees, public officials, and the general public.
• Skill in performing quantitative analysis, with specialized emphasis on spreadsheet applications, and relational database management.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and manage the activities of professional, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in a wide variety of data collection, design, research, and inspection activities.