CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 27090
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EEO4: TECHNICIANS
CLASS TITLE: MOBILITY PLANNER
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under direction, leads, reviews, coordinates, and performs a wide variety of the highly complex professional transit, transportation, and urban planning functions including current and long- range transportation and mobility planning, implementation of the General Plan, coordination of special projects , drafts ordinances and resolutions , makes presentations to various groups , facilitates citizen participation in the planning process, trains and mentors assigned staff; and performs other related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
Plans, organizes, and performs assignments pertaining to transportation planning implementation;
Facilitates the cross-departmental coordination and delivery of a wide range of pilots and capital improvement projects;
Assists with the p reparation of system plans of transportation facilities and services including highways, public transportation, and nonmotorized facilities; Performs transportation studies for the development of transportation systems of all modes;
Mentors and trains assigned staff;
Assists in the development, interpretation, and implementation of the General Plan with emphasis on circulation element;
Partners with regional partners and stakeholders on plans and projects Coordinates subdivision projects;
Uses GIS software for supportive analysis;
Establishes, prepares, and administers contracts and schedules with consultants, contractors, and external organizations;
Prepares reports and recommendations for the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and City Council pertaining to land use planning and zoning ; reviews and edits reports prepared by those assigned;
Conducts oral presentations before City Council, Planning Commission, at public meetings, or at other agencies or organizations;
Schedules, plans , and completes special studies and prepares comprehensive reports, correspondence, statistical data regarding various complex planning matters; CLASS TITLE: MOBILITY PLANNER (continued) 27090
Provides information and assistance to governmental agencies and the public regarding regional planning issues, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies and procedures and other planning functions;
Implements and interprets State and Federal laws and regul ations, C ity ordinances, policies, and procedures;
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Planner classification series performs a wide variety of professional planning assignments involving compiling, researching, analyzing, and evaluating data related to social, housing, economic, population, environmental, agricultural land conservation, resource conservation, and land use trends. The Mobility Planner handles complex mobility and transportation technical planning functions and may serve in a lead capacity to Assistant and Associate Planners. The Mobility Planner also serves implementation functions including project management. The Mobility Planner classification differs from the Associate Planner in that the former provides training and guidance on mobility related developmental assignments. The Mobility Planner differs from the Principal Planner in that the latter plans, directs, and supervises the day-to-day activities of a complete section within the Planning Division.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Advanced standard terminology, techniques, and practices of modern urban and regional planning;
Project management techniques and practices;
Active transportation plans, transit planning, transportation studies, transportation system planning studies, or legislative transportation studies; Planning research, technical report writing, and urban design; Pertinent zoning codes, regulations, and ordinances;
State planning, zoning, subdivision and development laws , and the California Environmental Quality Act;
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
Engineering and architectural drawing and graphic illustration; Effective project management techniques;
Utilize various computers and programs for report writing and statistical analysis; Mentoring subordinate staff including ability to provide direction, guidance, training, and counsel.
Ability to:
Plan and implement capital projects, including budgeting, grant writing, cross - departmental coordination, and project management;
Perform site inspections on more extensive, complex, or responsible planning projects, or as directed, gathers information, and does field surveys; Use a variety of analytical techniques to propose solutions to or provide information regarding transportation problems;
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Plan and monitor the work of staff in compilation of data, research, enforcement and the preparation of plans, policies, and studies for the implementation of planning; Maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state and local agencies, management and staff, and the public; Calculate mathematics relating to planning and statistical research; Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports;
Interpret and enforce zoning regulations and planning policies; Effectively and independently manage multiple work assignments, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines;
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Exercise sound independent judgment;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, with other agencies, and the public;
Display a high degree of initiative, maturity, integrity, creativity, and good judgment; Operate a personal computer and relevant software programs; Maintain accurate records.
Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography, Public or Business Administration, Architecture, Economics, or related field; AND
Four (4) years of professional and progressive planning experience including urban or transportation planning activities; OR
Or an equivalent combination of education, training , and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Licenses, Certificates and Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license. Must pass a background check.
Physical Conditions or Special Requirements:
Standard office environment and working conditions.
Must be able to work outdoors while performing site inspection in all types of weather conditions.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: October 21, 2025 Approved by the City Council: