Date Posted: January 26, 2023
Closes: February 16, 2023
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Transportation Planner / Sr. Transportation Planner
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Transportation Planner/Sr. Transportation Planner in the Planning & Programming Department. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting wage range is $59,072 - $74,464 DOQ/DOE.
ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, 401K match and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conducts the District's planning and programming efforts, including outreach to area agencies and the general public and performs other job related duties as required.
- Responsible for the District's medium and long range transportation plans, integration of transportation and land use planning, and coordination with area agencies on other planning initiatives including Comprehensive Plans and transit planning.
- Serves as a technical resource to District employees and other agencies/organizations involved in the various transportation programs.
Qualifications:
- Must have proven ability to facilitate constructive dialogue related to complex policy and planning issues. Must have knowledge of: Federal and State regulations as related to transportation planning specific job tasks; Planning methodologies, specifically long and short range transportation planning; Federal, state and local government structures and federal aid programming; Roadway projects, including technical aspects, planning, budgeting, construction and scheduling; Engineering principles and practices; Technical writing methods; ACHD Policy Manual; and Land use planning.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Access is a must. Knowledge of OnPoint, Visio and Microsoft Projects is a plus.
- A Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Engineering or a related field is preferred. Previous experience is a plus. Sr. Transportation Planner level must have three yrs of relevant experience and AICP is preferred.
- OR an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be acceptable.
A completed ACHD application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. February 16, 2023. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.
