PLANNER I: MOBILITY AND GREENWAYS

Summary To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described here. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned that are not specifically spelled out in this job description, but which may be reasonably considered to require similar knowledge, skills, and abilities. Summary of Position The Mobility and Greenways Planner supports bicycle and pedestrian project planning and implementation, while assisting with other Town mobility projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self‑starter with abilities to effectively communicate between multiple stakeholders and work in a collaborative team environment. Essential Functions What you can expect to be doing (Essential Functions): Assists with transportation capital projects and plans, including prioritization, funding identification, budget development and management, consultant oversight, and construction management. Provides support in communications and engagement, while assisting with tracking projects, budgets, and performance metrics. Assist with meetings with community members, committees, and project teams. Communicates transportation‑related guidelines, decisions, and priorities with community members and other stakeholders by phone, email, and in‑person. Supports implementation of various mobility projects and initiatives according to departmental work plan. Executes specific tasks as part of a project team. Evaluates data and prepares memos, reports, and presentations for distribution to the Town Council, Town departments, and the public. Assists in developing and managing effective and inclusive public processes and stakeholder meetings. Assists with long‑range planning efforts related to updating the Chapel Hill Comprehensive Plan and other related plans. Completes all other duties as assigned. Supervision This position has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Physical Demands The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing or stooping. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Work Environment The work is typically performed in an office and will require occasional site visits. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge Principles and practices of planning, multimodal transportation planning, project management Applicable local, state, and federal laws and funding requirements Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research, data collection, and analysis Principles and techniques of effective community outreach and engagement, to convey or exchange information and gather feedback Abilities Read and interpret maps, plans, ordinances, statutes, and Notices of Funding Opportunities Manage multiple complex tasks effectively and efficiently Read and understand relevant federal, state, and local guidelines Develop and communicate complex presentations in a public setting Think strategically and evaluate existing projects, programs, and procedures Use web‑based software systems Use Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or similar tools Solve problems and make sound decisions Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers Communicate effectively orally and in writing Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT Education A bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field required. Experience A minimum of 1 year of experience is required. Safety Considerations Valid NC driver’s license and reliable transportation. Employees will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol free Workplace Policy Employees will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy. Supplemental Information The Town of Chapel Hill has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor. Benefits The Town of Chapel Hill offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to regular full time and part time employees. Health and Dental Insurance Health and dental insurance are effective the first day of employment. The town will provide full‑time employees group medical and dental insurance including family coverage. Employees and the town will share equally in the additional cost of the medical plan for dependent coverage if employees desire to purchase such coverage for family members. Employees are responsible for the full cost of dependent dental insurance. Retirement Health Savings Plan Employees hired after June 30, 2010, in a regular full‑time or regular part‑time position are required to participate in the Retirement Health Savings Plan. Contributions are taken on a pre‑tax basis. The current contribution amount is 1%. Paid Time Off Vacation/Annual Leave: Employees in regular full or part time positions earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon length of Town service. Sick Leave: Employees in full or part time regular positions earn 12 days per year. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees receive 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from Employee's leave bank. Paid Holidays: There are 12 official Town holidays. Employees in full or part time regular positions are eligible for paid holiday time. Personal Leave: All employees in full or part time regular positions are granted 3 days of personal leave per year. This leave is non‑cumulative. Local Government Retirement System All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre‑tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%. Supplemental Retirement Plans NC 401(k) – The Town makes a contribution of 5% to the 401(k) for all regular full and part time employees. There is no employee match required. Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis. The plan is administered by Empower. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Town of Chapel Hill employees have the option of making contributions to a 457. The Town does not make contributions to this plan. The plan is administered by MissionSquare. Disability Insurance Town Provided: The Town provides both short term and long term disability insurance to all regular full or part time employees. The plan will pay up to 50% of the employee's base income up to $462 per week for non‑job related injuries. Voluntary Short Term Disability: Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental disability insurance. This plan will pay employees a maximum of 25% of their base weekly earnings up to $400. Life Insurance The Town provides full and part time regular employees with an individual term life insurance policy. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance for a small fee. Dependent life insurance is also available. Direct Deposit All employees hired after July 1, 2007 are required to have direct deposit. Other Benefits Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Chapel Hill are eligible to open accounts at Civic Federal Credit Union. Parking is provided free of charge at or near worksites. Annual longevity payment beginning with the 5th year of full or part time regular employment. Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period. Town has a Housing Assistance Program that assists employees secure housing in Town see the following #J-18808-Ljbffr Chapel On The Hill