Transportation Planner

Transportation Planner

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. The City of Durham is committed to Vision Zero with a goal to end traffic deaths and serious injuries. The Transportation Planner position, housed in the Transportation Department, will play a critical role in the implementation of the 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan.

The Transportation Planner has the opportunity to play a leading role in advancing Vision Zero in Durham. With six key strategies in the Vision Zero Action Plan, this position will participate in and orchestrate Road Safety Audits, work with the community to implement quick-build safety projects, and manage information-sharing, including the maintenance and promotion of the Vision Zero Data Dashboard and Transportation Department Project Tracking Dashboard.

Vision Zero is a high priority for the City of Durham, and this is a chance to be part of a growing team working to achieve zero traffic deaths and serious injuries. Your work in this role contributes to an incredibly meaningful goal where Durham's streets are safer for everyone.

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., 30-40 hours/per week Compensation: $30-$60/hour Flexible/Hybrid work option

Duties/Responsibilities

• Help to implement the 2025 Vision Zero Action Plan, including but not limited to Road Safety Audits, quick-build projects, developing a Speed Management Plan, and promoting traffic safety insights
• Manage the Vision Zero Data Dashboard and Transportation Department Project Tracking Database, both Esri applications requiring strong GIS skills and expertise
• Identify engaging and innovative ways to share data with other City departments and with the public.
• Develop data evaluation mechanisms and reports, including before/after evaluations, to show the effectiveness of street safety treatments and lessons learned
• Collaborate with staff across multiple divisions to understand current data structures and needs
• Assist with community engagement events, including creative ways to engage with the public around street safety issues

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• One or more years of related experience.
• Valid NC Class C Driver's License.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Eager to dive into and lead strategic actions
• Strong skills in GIS (ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, or QGIS) and data management (Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, SQL, etc.)
• Experience or coursework in transportation planning, urban studies, data analytics, or public policy
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and synthesize information from multiple sources
• Interest in Vision Zero, traffic safety, or equitable transportation systems

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 13 standard work days of vacation per year
• 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
• 2 weeks paid military leave per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
• State and City retirement plans
• Short and long term disability plans
• Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
• City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
• Paid funeral leave
• Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
• Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
• 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
• 4 hours parental leave each year
• Workman's Compensation Insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
• State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
• State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
• Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
• Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
• Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service