Transportation Planner/Analyst 5

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Transportation Planner/Analyst 5 located in Carson City, NV. The incumbent will administer statewide Multimodal Program Development Division daily operations, including budgeting, fiscal management, long range transportation and freight planning, the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and the Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transit, Aviation, Rail, and County/Tribal Consultation programs. Oversee and approve accounting transactions such as grant draws and closures, payment vouchers, Single Audit Reporting Forms (SARFs), and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Transportation Planner/Analysts support transportation system analysis, comprehensive planning processes, research projects, safety programs, and related areas within federal, State, and local requirements; they also monitor, develop, and implement State and federal funding and planning requirements to ensure compliance. Incumbents manage staff, train and evaluate supervisors, develop policies and procedures, and allocate resources to meet program goals. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and do not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position

Transportation Planner/Analysts participate in transportation system analysis, a continuing comprehensive and cooperative planning process, research programs or projects, safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, State and local authorities; monitor, develop and implement State and federal funding and programming/planning requirements and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, statistics, economics or related field and seven years of professional experience in two or more of the following: transportation analysis, planning or research programs; developing studies, reports and master plans; collecting and analyzing data; forecasting trends and developments; developing alternatives to achieve goals and identifying available financing. Two years of the required experience must be in a management capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR two years of experience as a Transportation Planner/Analyst IV in Nevada State service.

Participate in the development of studies, reports, or long-range and short-range planning documents concerning specific transportation systems utilizing state-of-the-art computerized systems and software; conduct research, collect, analyze and disseminate safety data, traffic count data, road data, and forecast trends and developments, make recommendations, and develop transportation alternatives to achieve department and division goals and identify financing; monitor and adjust the planning programs to ensure timeliness, relevancy and accuracy in addressing current and future transportation needs.

Provide management oversight for consultant and service providers and assistance to public and private entities in applying for State and federal funds; participate in selecting recipients and monitor recipient performance; review financial reports and conduct physical inspections of the operation/project to ensure compliance with program regulations and specifications.

Oversee the installation and/or operation of equipment that collects field data such as traffic speed, volume, system characteristics, and global positioning.

Conduct various transportation system, traffic engineering, safety, and planning studies to facilitate movement of people and goods; compile and analyze data; prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.

Coordinate and/or conduct training sessions for department staff regarding equipment usage and/or program procedures, goals and requirements.

Provide information and outreach activities to the public and governmental agencies regarding transportation system related matters and services through training, correspondence, newsletters, published reports, public meetings, and a variety of public outreach efforts; conduct inspections and reviews in accordance with applicable regulations.

Use collaboration skills to coordinate all Statewide, regional and local needs in each of the multimodal areas; aviation, bicycles, freight, motorists, pedestrians, rail and transit modes.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general direction, incumbents are responsible for administering at least three major planning sections within the Department of Transportation including day-to-day operations and planning and coordinating elements of the program areas such as budgeting, fiscal management, and developing an effective and efficient work environment.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: federal laws and regulations regarding transportation systems, analysis, research, planning, and federal fund administration; State budgetary process; principles and practices of personnel management; the department’s Affirmative Action plan. 

Ability to: plan, organize and administer programs and activities; work collaboratively with representatives of other State agencies, federal and local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.

Recruiter Contact Information: Stephanie Swanson - stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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