Senior Transportation Planner

The Town of Los Gatos is accepting applications for the Senior Transportation Planner position in the Parks and Public Works Department. This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a vital role within our organization.

The Senior Transportation Planner will focus on managing projects and programs that support sustainable transportation opportunities for the Town while addressing and improving mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic conditions around transportation. The selected candidate will support the Town’s ongoing initiatives around transportation and mobility planning, including identifying grant programs, supporting parking management and permitting and managing transportation planning related projects. The Senior Transportation Planner will assist in the review of transportation studies and develop and implement policies related to Transportation Demand Management and Vehicle Miles Traveled in private developments and manage parking programs. The Senior Transportation Planner will represent the Town on regional transportation committees and take the lead in identifying and securing local and competitive transportation funds. The Senior Transportation Planner reports to the Town Engineer.

• Researching, applying for, and managing State and Federal transportation grants. Presentingtoelectedandappointedofficials,thepublic,andotherstakeholders.

• Bicycle and pedestrian master planning on a community wide basis, both the planning phase of the work and project implementation/management.

• Mobility-relatedprojectsandprograms,includingbicycle,pedestrianandrideshare. VTA process and procedures.

• Parking program management.

Schedule: The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday with 4/10 or 9/80 schedule options; however, you may be occasionally required to attend evening meetings. This position is not eligible for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

The Parks and Public Works Department (PPW) is responsible for the maintenance and improvements of the Town's public parks, facilities, streets, and other infrastructure. Our goal is to efficiently provide residents, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality service possible, with dedication and professionalism. The Department has three core service areas: Operations, Engineering and Administration. The Department also collaborates with all Town departments, and external partners and stakeholders.

Engineering Services: The Engineering team provides services in the areas of land use permitting and mapping, encroachment permits, capital improvement planning and delivery, traffic engineering, transportation planning, and parking.

Operations: The Operations function includes street and signals, park services, urban forestry, environmental services, fleet operations and facilities management.  

Administrative Services: Administrative services supports all department operations including budget management, contract and procurement management, and asset management services.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Develops and implements transportation planning projects, programs, systems, and policies.   Plans, prioritizes, and manages assigned activities.
• Provides program area expertise, project support, and coordination and collaborates with Parks and Public Works staff and other Town Departments on complex, highly visible, and politically significant transportation-related policies, projects, and issues.
• Evaluates the complex and often sensitive and competing aspects of transportation planning decisions.
• Manages project scoping, budgeting, performance measures, consultant services (procuring and managing), grant applications and compliance, public outreach, and other program activities.  Identifies problems and potential solutions, evaluates alternatives, prepares findings, recommends options, and ensures implementation.
• Designs and prepares maps, charts, outreach flyers, and other graphic materials.
• Reviews, analyzes, and responds to project applications, ensuring compliance with ordinances and standards and making recommendations that balance and optimize the needs of all transportation users and of the community at large.
• Provides outreach to and solicits from stakeholders, including representatives of business, schools, and community organizations regarding transportation-related needs and concerns; responds to transportation-related inquiries from the public.
• Presents transportation plans, policies, programs, options, and considerations to a wide range of audiences including staff, contractors and consultants, executive management, Town Council, other agencies, members of the public, and the business community.  Facilitates community outreach meetings, and professionally responds to community and stakeholder questions and concerns, with appropriate follow-up action.
• Manages funding for and implementation of the Town’s Safe Routes to School program.
• Participates in and contributes to the implementation of multi-modal transportation programs and projects in the Town’s General Plan Update (Circulation Element) and various other Town-wide planning documents.   Participates in updating the Traffic Mitigation Fee ordinance and any future transportation-related mitigation fees.
• Reviews, promotes, and recommends design and service features of new private developments supporting the use of multi-modal transportation.
• Coordinates planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in cooperation with other Town Departments, regional agencies, and community organizations.
• Oversees the work of and administers contracts for transportation and parking consultants.
• Develops policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues.
• Identifies and leverages funds to implement planned strategies through drafting and coordinating submittals for grant funding from various local, state, and federal funding sources.
• Oversees the Town’s Parking Programs.
• Assists in the planning and construction of parking-related capital projects including preparation of purchase requisitions, requests for proposals, development of the scope of work, professional service agreements and coordination with other Town Departments as appropriate.
• Attends meetings of the Town Council, the Development Review Committee, Planning Commission and/or the Complete Streets and Transportation Commission and other Town Commissions as directed.
• Participates in regional planning and working groups and serves as the liaison for the boards and working groups as requested.
• Plans projects for consultants; develops and communicates project scope and timeline(s); and reviews delivered project as compared to project contracted.
• Develops and submits transportation-related grant applications; oversees proper execution and expenditure of grant funds received.
• Manages updates to pedestrian and bicycle master plans; develops, updates, distributes, and promotes Town programs, policies, educational materials, and projects to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and other forms of mobility and to encourage safe practices of all forms of mobility; serve as staff liaison to the Town’s Complete Streets and Transportation Commission.
• Manages capital projects as appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees, elected officials, and the general public, exhibiting exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in transportation planning, city and regional planning, urban studies, civil engineering, or closely related field, and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation development programs including two (2) years of project management.  A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university is desirable.
 
License and Certification:

• A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as Professional Transportation Planner or Professional Engineer in the State of California, or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners is highly desirable.  

• Current transportation planning and design principles, practices, trends, regulations, standards, and measurements.
• Research methods and techniques including statistics and statistical analysis, traffic use analysis, behavior studies, visual assessment, and demographic and community planning analysis.
• The physical, social, economic, and behavioral factors and constraints involved in designing multimodal transportation facilities.
• Modern principles and methods for managing all transportation project phases including contract administration.
• Best practices and emerging trends in transportation planning including performance-based planning, complete streets, multimodal planning, integrated land use and transportation planning, and mobility as a service.
• Symbols, language, and techniques used in planning, drafting, and mapping.
• Local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, laws, and funding related to transportation planning, zoning, and environmental protection.
• Principles of community outreach and engagement, and techniques for effectively dealing with the public and Town staff in person, by phone, and via internet/social media to provide a high level of customer service.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment, basic record-keeping, arithmetic, and computer applications related to work.
• Principles, techniques, and methods required in marketing, promotions, and public and media relations.
• Principles and practices of administration, contract administration, and budget management.
• Professional level writing techniques and correct English usage including proper grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Effective project management practices.
• General customer service principles and practices.

• Design and review complex and varied transportation projects, plans and policies and provide meaningful input and recommendations.
• Read and understand technical drawings and specifications and perform mathematical and planning computations with precision.  Collect, analyze, and interpret data pertaining to transportation planning and programming of funds.
• Analyze, compile, and evaluate statistical, economic, and technical data, drawing valid conclusions and making appropriate recommendations.  Ability to design surveys.
• Negotiate, develop, and administer consultant services contracts.
• Operate a PC/tablet and related software.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete assignments independently.
• Analyze administrative and technical problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.  Identify alternative solutions, anticipate possible consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise written reports, correspondence, and oral presentations.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with State, Federal and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Work independently and with minimal direction as a project manager and follow projects through to completion, exercising sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports; interpret and evaluate technical information; understand laws, regulations, and codes; problem-solve technical issues; explain and interpret technical information.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate possible consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Gain cooperation and agreement through discussion, persuasion, and negotiations.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism, ethical integrity, and exceptional customer service.
• Celebrate the achievements and success of the organization.

To be considered for this career opportunity, click the "Apply" button to complete the online application form and answer the supplemental questionnaire. All application materials must be submitted online. Resumes may be attached but not accepted in place of a complete online application. Only complete applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview. The information in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. For technical questions, visit GovernmentJobsSupport.

The Town of Los Gatos is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The Town of Los Gatos is committed to offering reasonable accommodationstojobapplicantswithdisabilities.Ifyouneedassistanceoranaccommodationduetoadisability,contact us at (408) 399-5743 or at HR@losgatosca.gov.