Transportation Planner

Salary: $69,576.00 - $104,364.00 Annually
Location : Glendale Transit Office 6210 W Myrtle Ave, Building S, Glendale, AZ 85301, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-04797
Department: Transportation
MUNIS- Org Description: Transportation Program Mgmt
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Hours per Week: 40


Description
Salary: This position is a Grade 408 with an annual salary between $69,576-$104,364. About Us and the Role:
The City of Glendale's Transportation Department provides quality public transit facilities and services that support and enhance a safe and high quality of life for our residents, while helping to improve and sustain the environment.

Under supervision of Transportation Planning Administrator, performs professional planning work relating to the City's transportation system.

The ideal candidate for the role will have a Bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and three years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity. Benefits:

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review theor visit thefor more information. Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
Regular status position's offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).

Retirement:

• This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 11.98%.

Essential Functions

1. Performs transportation planning activities that include development and preparation of multi modal planning studies, transportation programming, writing council communications and participating in the public involvement process.
2. Provides staff assistance in planning and preparing for as well as supporting the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission (CTOC).
3. Serves as a member of the MAG Active Transportation Committee.
4. Coordinates with regional, state and federal planning organizations on regional, state and federally funded projects, and provides review and input on regional committees' agendas.
5. Represents the Transportation Department on various intergovernmental committees on regional transportation planning and development matters.
6. Conducts research and analyzes traffic and land use data to identify transportation system needs.
7. Participates in regional transportation planning studies including regionally funded projects for the city and submits applications for federal funding.
8. Coordinates the work of consultants performing transportation planning activities and assists with developing project schedules.
9. Conducts public meetings with neighborhood groups.
10. Researches, writes and makes recommendations for complex transportation plans and studies.
11. Assists in preparing the Capital Improvement Program Budget for transportation projects.
12. Performs mathematical calculations, financial analysis, and cost analysis for transportation planning projects and programs.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
Bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and three years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

• The principles, practices, and methods used in transportation and land use planning and available implementation techniques
• Data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting, and presentation
• Public communication and issue resolution techniques
• Capital project planning and design review
• Intergovernmental coordination processes
• Policies and procedures related to land use, and development
• Project management and organization principles
• GIS application to transportation planning projects and initiatives

Ability to:

• Apply transportation planning principles to assigned tasks and ensure compliance with City ordinances and policies
• Plan, organize and manage the activities of project teams and multiple projects to completion
• Conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues and prepare professional recommendations
• Represent the City of Glendale on regional, County and State committees as assigned
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, contractors, other government agencies, and the general public
• Conduct public meetings on transportation planning and be viewed by the public as an expert in these areas
• Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions


Office setting
Benefit information is outlined here:
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Please select the response that best describes your education and experience as it relates to the Transportation Planner position with the City of Glendale.

• Bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and three years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.
• Three years college course work in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and four years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.
• Two years college course work in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and five years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.
• One year college course work in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and six years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.
• Seven years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.
• None of the above

02


How many years of experience do you have preparing written reports and presentations for elected and appointed officials (including reviews of agendas) and preparing and giving presentations to the public?

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than a year
• None

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How many years of direct experience do you have in working with the public at public meetings and answering questions from the public related to transportation planning projects?

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than a year
• None

04


How many years of experience do you have in transportation planning, project review or related transportation development activity?

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than a year
• None

05


How many years of experience do you have in financial modelling or programming?

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than a year
• None

06


How many years of experience do you have working with Boards and Commissions (B&C) including providing staffing support?

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than a year
• None

07


How many years of experience do you have working with regional organizations and other agencies, providing representations on regional projects and an understanding of regional/municipal planning organizations?

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than a year
• None

08


How many years of experience do you have being involved in extremely complex and controversial transportation planning projects?

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than a year
• None

09


How many years of experience do you have being involved in development of operating capital budgets?

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than a year
• None

10


How many years experience do you have in preparing grant applications and/or managing grant awards?

• 5 or more years
• 3 to 5 years
• 1 to 3 years
• Less than a year
• None

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