Transportation Planner/Analyst - Safe Routes to School

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works.Under general supervision, provides professional transportation planning support for City projects and programs, including administration of the Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) program.

**This is a grant funded position and as such employees are responsible for knowing and abiding by the rules of the grant.  This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed.**

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Contributes to multi-modal (bicycle, pedestrian, transit, roadway) transportation systems planning, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting. 
• Plan, organize, coordinate and participate in the development, administration, and evaluation of the regional Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) program.
• Recruit community organizations, resource people and potential participants for support and assistance in SRTS implementation.
• Communicate orally and in writing, SRTS and active transportation needs, concerns and resources. Contributes to development of long-range Regional Transportation plan updates; coordinates with other jurisdictions, agencies, special interest groups, state and federal government as required.
• Assess bicycle and pedestrian needs by compiling and analyzing data and coordinating active transportation planning activities as described in CAMPO’s Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
• Performs research, studies, administrative and technical activities necessary to achieve planning project or program objectives that promote bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety for all residents. 
• Coordinate installation and removal of bicycle and pedestrian counters as required.
• Prepares agendas, presents information, and seeks input from CAMPO Board, RTC and other associated Boards and Commissions. Prepare and distribute educational information and promotional activities to the public.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with planning departments, transit agencies, special interest groups, state and federal agencies, and coordinates SRTS and bicycle and pedestrian safety program activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Coordinates with stakeholders on grant applications and grant administration.
• Prepares maps, charts, models, sketches and other graphic presentations; prepares reports, presentations, correspondence and other written materials that contribute to the strategic advancement of department objectives. 
• Organizes own work, sets priorities and meets critical deadlines. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team. 
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree with major course work in city, regional, environmental, transportation or urban planning, public or business administration, or related field; AND two (2) years of bicycle and pedestrian-related planning, grant management, or Safe Routes to Schools program administration experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of SRTS programming and active transportation issues.
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Objectives, principles, procedures, standards, practices, information services and trends in the field of professional planning.
• Land use, physical design, demographic, environmental and social/economic concepts as applied to the transportation planning process.
• Statistical analysis techniques and mathematical concepts.
• Application, modification, and interrelationships between ordinances, policies, standards, procedure and practices associated with the planning function.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Terminology, symbols, methods and techniques used in planning and map drafting.
• Local government organization and the functions and practices of transportation planning.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Principles and practices of grant administration and/or program management.
• Principles and practices of project management and/or contract procurement.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person, via email, and over the telephone.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

Skill in:

• Coordination and implementation of active transportation projects and the SRTS program.
• Education of public on a variety of SRTS and active transportation-related issues.
• Communicating complete streets and active transportation concepts, both orally and in writing.
• Applying federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Performing and coordinating activities, such as the collection and analysis of data and the preparation of technical reports and recommendations.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Speaking effectively before large and small groups of all ages.
• Dealing successfully with advisory boards, agencies, elected officials, city staff at various levels, the public, in person and over the telephone.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months.        Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason.   

2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

3. This is a grant funded position and as such employees are responsible for knowing and abiding by the rules of the grant.        This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed.

4.  This position requires working evenings and/or weekends.  

5. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

6. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

7. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

8. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.  For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov