Senior Planner - Transportation

Description This position is responsible for professional and administrative work in complex planning in the Community Development Division. Responsibilities include organizing and coordinating advanced studies, analyzing research data, and preparing written summary reports. Work is performed under the guidance of a division manager and is reviewed through reports, conferences, and results attained. Examples of Duties Identifies solutions and coordinates efforts to meet ongoing transportation and transit needs and issues. Works with members of the industry, local, county, and state agencies and various departments within the city to formulate policies, procedures, and programs relating to transportation issues. Coordinates, prepares, and submits projects to obtain local and state funding from grant programs including but not limited to Transportation Surtax and Roads for Economic Vitality (REV). Meets with development professionals, developers, outside agencies, and the public regarding development proposals or other problems, thus serving in a key liaison role for transportation issues. Reviews and analyzes site plans to determine compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in coordination with the city's traffic engineering consultant. Creates, implements, and maintains systems for tracking and monitoring progress, including conducting surveys and other outcome-based performance measures to achieve the city's and neighborhood vision. Represents the city and works as key liaison to partner and coordinate transportation and transit planning program activities with planning organizations, councils, boards, and other state agencies, local governments, consultants, and the general public. Assists Parks and Recreation Department with transportation planning efforts concerning the Community Shuttle Program. Submits required reporting to the County/State as needed. Provides technical assistance and answers public inquiries regarding transportation and transit issues, programs, and projects. Coordinates and implements Traffic Management Team meetings. Develops, administers and monitors city's Traffic Calming program. Coordinated and administered FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) projects in the city as needed. Typical Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Engineering or other directly related field. Master's Degree preferred. Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in community development, transportation planning, engineering, or transportation management programs. GIS experience and project management experience preferred but not required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience will be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree. Supplemental Information Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving. Health, Dental, Vision Coverage Active 1st of the month after 30 days Spousal exclusion policy applies Retirement 401A (7% City contribution, increases to 9% after 7 years) 457 Roth & Roth IRA plan options Life Insurance $75,000 city paid (additional optional life and other voluntary insurance plans available) Long Term Disability Paid by City Holidays 11 days per year Wellbeing Hours Up to 40 hours awarded per year Annual Leave 104 hours annually, increases after fifth year Sick Leave 96 hours annually; sick leave incentive plan Family Friendly Flexible hours and schedules to accommodate employee and City needs City employee children enrollment preference at Coral Springs Charter School Employee Recognition Annual performance feedback and merit increases Shining Star and Bright Spot monetary recognition awards Well Being Behavioral Health Access Program Comprehensive Wellness Program Employee Health & Wellness Center Free Gym Membership Free Yoga Classes Wellness Portal Wellness Education (Lunch & Learns) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free onsite health coaching Discounts through Tickets at Work Full-time employment with the City of Coral Springs qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness once you meet all requirements. Please check the website for more details. Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid For more detailed information on our employee benefits package, please click here. Qualifications Questions 01. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation, Public Administration, or other directly related field? Yes No 02. Do you have at least three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, engineering or transportation management programs? Yes No 03. Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License and an acceptable driving record? Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Coral Springs