SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
PRINICPAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
DEFINITION
Under general direction, works on, organizes, reviews, and participates in current and advanced transportation planning work; supervises the work of professional and technical transportation planning personnel, projects, and other activities; and perform other related work as required.. when assigned; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISING CHARACTHERISTICS
Senior Transportation Planner: The Senior Transportation Planner is the first- level supervisor in the transportation series. This class is distinguished from the next lower class of AssociatePrincipal Transportation Planner by its supervisory duties, when assigned, and by the performance of the lessmore complex tasks and; assignments are more limited in scope. This classification supports the development and implementation of transportation policies and programs, and completes . Aassignments are within established frameworks.Under general direction, works on, organizes, reviews, and participates in the work of parking programs and a variety of multi-modal transportation, transit, and traffic planning and design activities. Primary responsibilities include supporting the development, design, integration, implementation, and analysis of City-wide and regional transportation policies, programs and projects including Transportation Demand Management (TDM), transportation-related plans, parking programs (policy and operations), traffic modeling, and review of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) or traffic impact analyses.
Principal Transportation Planner: The Principal Transportation Planner is a second-level supervisor in the transportation series. This class handles complex, specialized assignments with a broad scope. This classification manages and supervises major transportation programs and staff; has a high degree of independent judgment; is expected to lead with minimal oversight; leads and manages transportation planning, design activities and program
integration and evaluation; develops and oversees policies, programs, and projects; and manages major transportation initiatives.
The Principal Transportation Planner is a flexibly staffed classification, and may be filled by advancement from the Senior Transportation Planner classification through a competitive process.
To manage,Manages, plans, organizes, supervises, performs, and participates in the work of parking programs and a variety of multi-modal transportation, transit, and traffic planning and design activities. Primary responsibilities include policy development, design, integration, implementation, oversight, and analysis of City-wide and regional transportation policies, programs and projects including Transportation Demand Management (TDM), transportation- related plans, parking programs (policy and operations), traffic modeling, and review of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) or traffic impact analyses.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Senior Transportation Planner
Receives oversight and general direction from the Principal Transportation Planner or Engineering Manager in the Public Works Department.
Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, administrative, and other planning personnelstaff as assigned.
Principal Transportation Planner
Receives oversight and general direction from the Engineering Manager or Deputy Director in the Public Works Department.
Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative, and other planning personnel staff as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES -– Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Senior Transportation Planner
Supervises professional and technical staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training staff, and making hiring supporting hiring decisions in consultation with the Engineering Manager, Deputy Director, and Department Head.
Represents the City and department in efforts with other City departments, government agencies, local industries, businesses, community groups, and parties interested in regional and local transportation, transit, and traffic issues.;Represents the City and department in communications and interactions, including coordination, briefings, and presentations, with other City departments, City Commissions and City Council, government agencies, local industries, businesses, community groups, and other stakeholders interested in regional and local transportation, transit, traffic, and parking issues.
Implements policies, principles, procedures, work processes and evaluates achievement against stated objectives.
Plans, coordinates, formulates, and implements, in coordination with other City departments, goals, objectives, policies and priorities; and makes recommendations for changes to codes, plans and policies, as it relates to transportation planning and parking management. .
Directs, coordinates, reviews, and participates in the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff, as well as consultants, in data collection, analysis, plan and policy formulation, and implementation of a wide variety of projectsplanning, parking, and environmental review activities.
Lead community engagement and outreach efforts. Makes presentations about transportation planning efforts or projects at community outreach meetings.
Acts as a liaison to the community development department (CDD) as needed on issues related to parking and traffic for development projects.
Plans, coordinates, formulates, and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities; and makes recommendations for changes to codes, plans and policies.
Represents the City and department interests and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission, City Council, and various citizen committees as assigned.
Assists in the coordination of transportation planning and parking activities with other City departments, Development Review Board and with applicable public agencies.
Participates in and contributes to the implementation of multi-modal transportation programs and projects in the City’s General Plan Update (Circulation Element) and , Downtown Specific Plan, and various other City-wide planning documents.
Participates in and provides technical expertise in transportation demand management and traffic forecasting including the formulation of a City-wide traffic model and the maintenance and update thereof.
Participates in updating the Traffic Impact Fee ordinance and any future transportation related mitigation fees.
Participates, reviews, updates and maintains the Parking In-Lieu Fee and other parking related fees as necessary.
Assists in the coordination and planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in cooperation with other City departments, regional agencies and community organizations.
Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints and takes appropriate action.
Monitors and ensures compliance with the City’s parking ordinances; Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues.
Manages administration of the City’s parking permit programs, oversees the collection, control, and reconciliation of parking revenues, assists in the preparation and administration of the parking program operating budget, monitors expenses, and prudently allocates resources to support parking program operations and objectives.
Manages the City’s Residential Parking Permit Program and downtown parking permit program.
Coordinates with Fleet and Facilities and the Police Department on parking infrastructure and operational issues related to parking management, enforcement and special events; Coordinates transportation planning and parking activities with other City departments, Development Review Board and with applicable public agencies.
Assists in the preparation and administration of the parking program operating budget, monitors expenses, and prudently allocates resources to accomplish section activities; Oversees the collection, control, and reconciliation of parking revenues; Coordinates maintenance and repairs of parking facilities and repairs of parking facilities equipment, including equipment permits and licenses;
Assists, contributes and project managesmanages the planning, design, and construction of parking-related capital projects including preparation of purchase requisitions, requests for proposals, development of the scope of work, professional service agreements and coordination with other City departments as appropriate.;
Reviews planning applications and building permits in relation to transportation and parking related issues, including review of ;
Supports coordination with developers as it relates t o traffic impact analyses, and reviews, in coordination with the traffic engineering section, the outputs of traffic impact analyses, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analyses, and other related transportation studies,. and trip studies.
May assist the traffic engineering section and CDD in evaluating whether a development project would qualify for a VMT waiver under the City’s policies and procedures.
Attend in-person meetings, site visits, and stakeholder engagements, often with minimal notice; responds promptly to urgent requests requiring physical presence at various locations throughout the region or state; transport necessary materials, documents, and equipment for meetings, presentations, or fieldwork.
Supports the review, update, and maintenance of transportation-related impact fees as necessary.
Supports the drafting of submittals for grant funding from various local, state, and federal funding sources.Oversees the work of and administers contracts for transportation and parking consultants.
And other duties as assigned.
Reviews, promotes, and recommends design and service features of new private developments supporting the use of multi-modal transportation.
Coordinates planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in cooperation with other City departments, regional agencies and community organizations.
Analyzes, coordinates, and manages the City’s on and off-street parking system Performs complex and sensitive planning duties and serves as staff resource in technical areas; and
Utilizes computer applications relating to transportation planning.
Ensures timely delivery of work product.
Principal Transportation Planner
In addition to the duties listed above, this position is distinguished by greater scope, complexity, independence, and leadership responsibilities, duties may include the following:
Supervises professional and technical staff including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, training staff, and making hiring decisions in consultation with the Engineering Manager, Deputy Director, and Department Head.
Manages and directs the overall operations of the transportation planning section within the Engineering Division,, including developing citywide, department and division level policies, principles, procedures, work processes and establishes section goals and evaluates achievement against objectives
Leads strategic planning initiatives for transportation and parking programs citywide; formulates high-level recommendations for major updates to codes, comprehensive plans, and policies with citywide or regional impact.
Directs the review, update, and maintenance of transportation-related impact fees, including leading analyses, stakeholder coordination, and recommendations for adjustments.
Manages funding for and implements, together with the transportation planning section, the City’s Safe Routes to School program.
Reviews, updates, and maintains impact fees as necessary.
Develops policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues.
Identifies and leverages funds to implement planned strategies through drafting and coordinating submittals for grant funding from various local, state, and federal funding sources.;
Provides high-level representation of the City in regional partnerships, interagency collaborations, and policy forums; serves as the primary point of contact for major transportation initiatives involving external agencies or stakeholders.
Mentors senior staff and oversees professional development across the section; resolves complex operational and personnel issues with minimal supervision.
Represents the City and department in efforts with other City departments, government agencies, local industries, businesses, community groups, and parties interested in regional and local transportation, transit, and traffic issues;
Directs, coordinates, reviews, and participates in the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff in data collection, analysis, plan and policy formulation, and implementation of a wide variety of planning, parking, and environmental review activities.
Supports the development, update, and implementation of the Complete Streets Plan, Bike Master Plan, including leading community engagement and outreach efforts. Makes presentations about planning efforts or projects at community outreach meetings.
Acts as a liaison to the community development department (CDD) ifas needed on issues related to parking and traffic for development projects.
Supports coordination with developers as it relates to traffic impact analyses, and reviews, in coordination with the traffic engineering section, the outputs of traffic impact analyses, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analyses, other CEQA-related transportation studies, and trip studies.
May assist the traffic engineering section and CDD in evaluating whether a development project would qualify for a VMT waiver under the City’s policies and procedures.
Ensures timely delivery of all work products.
Plans, coordinates, formulates, and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities; and makes recommendations for changes to codes, plans and policies.
Represents the City and department interests and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission, City Council, and various citizen committees as assigned.
Coordinates transportation planning and parking activities with other City departments, Development Review Board and with applicable public agencies.
Prepares and assists with development of budgets and fees; monitors and approves expenditures in accordance with policies and principles of sound fiscal management.
Manages funding for and implements, together with the transportation planning section, plementation of the City’s Safe Routes to School program.
Participates in and provides technical expertise in transportation demand management and traffic forecasting including the formulation of a City-wide traffic model and the maintenance and update thereof.
Participates in and contributes to the implementation of multi-modal transportation programs and projects in the City’s General Plan Update (Circulation Element), Downtown Specific Plan, and various other City-wide planning documents.
Participates in updating the Traffic Impact Fee ordinance and any future transportation related mitigation fees.
Participates, reviews, updates and maintains the Parking In-Lieu Fee and other parking related fees as necessary.
Reviews, promotes, and recommends design and service features of new private developments supporting the use of multi-modal transportation.
Coordinates planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities in cooperation with other City departments, regional agencies and community organizations.
Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints and takes appropriate action.
Oversees the work of and administers contracts for transportation and parking consultants.
Analyzes, coordinates, and manages the City’s on and off-street parking system Develops policies, procedures, and operational actions related to effective parking management, including periodic review of parking related policy issues such as rates, time limits, enforcement hours, loading zones, and other issues.
Monitors and ensures compliance with the City’s parking ordinances; Manages the City’s Residential Parking Permit Program and downtown parking permit program.
Coordinates with Fleet and Facilities and the Police Department on parking infrastructure and operational issues related to parking management, enforcement and special events; Identifies and leverages funds to implement planned strategies through drafting and coordinating submittals for grant funding from various local, state and federal funding sources; Assists in the preparation and administration of the parking program operating budget, monitors expenses, and prudently allocates resources to accomplish section activities; Oversees the collection, control, and reconciliation of parking revenues; Coordinates maintenance and repairs of parking facilities and repairs of parking facilities equipment, including equipment permits and licenses;
Assists in the planning and construction of parking-related capital projects including preparation of purchase requisitions, requests for proposals, development of the scope of work, professional service agreements and coordination with other City departments as appropriate; Reviews planning applications and building permits in relation to transportation and parking related issues;
Performs complex and sensitive planning duties and serves as staff resource in technical areas; and
Utilizes computer applications relating to transportation planning.
QUALIFICATIONS
Senior Transportation Planner
Knowledge of:
Transportation, urban planning, and parking principles, practices, standards, trends, regulations, metrics, and applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and ordinances, including those related to zoning and environmental protection. and applicable laws.
Research methods and techniques including statistics and statistical analysis.
The physical, social, economic, and behavioral factors and constraints involved in designing multimodal transportation facilities.
Modern principles and methods for managing all transportation project phases including contract administration.
Best practices and emerging trends in transportation planning including performance- based planning, complete streets, multimodal planning, integrated land use and transportation planning, and mobility as a service.
Green infrastructure design elements and their integration with transportation design.
Symbols, language, and tTechniques used in planning, drafting, and mapping.
Principles and practices of project administration, budgeting, funding, and financing.
Principles of citizen outreach and engagement, and techniques for effectively dealing with the public and City staff in person, by phone, and via internet/social media to provide a high level of customer service.
Federal, State, and local laws relating to planning and transportation. Provisions of the Brown Act.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Principles and techniques of managing parking facility operations.
Transportation and urban planning and design principles, practices, trends, regulations, standards, measurement, and laws applicable to the area of specialization, with particular expertise in multi-modal transportation.
Principles and procedures of technical specification writing, plan preparation, and construction/project cost estimating.
Federal, State, and local laws relating to transportation planning, design, and construction.
Principles and practices of effective supervision, including training and performance management and evaluation.
Budgeting and scheduling of projects.
Principles and techniques of managing parking facility operations.
Transportation and urban planning and design principles, practices, trends, regulations, standards, measurement, and laws applicable to the area of specialization, with particular expertise in multi-modal transportation.
Principles and procedures of technical specification writing, plan preparation, and construction/project cost estimating.
Federal, State, and local laws relating to transportation planning, design, and construction.
Ability to:
Design and review complex and varied transportation projects, plans, and policies, and provide meaningful input and recommendations.
Organize and prioritize multiple varied and competing projects and tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Work independently and exercise good judgment.
Communicate clearly and effectively with residents, business owners and community groups whether one on one or in group presentations, and both orally and in writing. .
Read and understand technical drawings and specifications and perform mathematical computations with precision.
Analyze, compile, and evaluate statistical, economic, and technical data, drawing valid conclusions and making appropriate recommendations.
Assign, direct, and review the work of subordinates; motivate and evaluate staff.
Perform planning and operational functions of the City parking programs.
Make complex transportation and traffic planning computations and check, design, and supervise the design and construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities.
Prepare and analyze studies in relation to parking and transportation initiatives and projects, and clearly communicate findings of these studies.
Work independently and exercise good judgment.
Direct and oversee consultant activities for parking and transportation initiatives and projects.
Communicate clearly and effectively with residents, business owners and community groups whether one on one or in group presentations.
Prepare written reports and make presentations to various groups, commissions, and committees.
Understand relationships between the budget and resources and manage projects within available resources.
Utilize computer applications relating to transportation planning.
Develop community engagement and outreach strategies for projects, planning efforts, and programs.
Plan, organize, and effectively implement community events to support initiatives and projects.
Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work extended or irregular hours.
Principal Transportation Planner
In addition to the qualifications for the Senior Transportation Planner:
Knowledge of:
Principles and procedures of technical specification writing, plan preparation, and construction/project cost estimating.
Capital and operational budget development processes.
Ability to:
Develop community engagement and outreach strategies for projects, planning efforts, and programs.
Comply with financial and administrative controls and standards.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Senior Transportation Planner:
Experience:
FourFive years of total professional experience in the field of transportation, traffic, urban planning or civil engineering including some supervisory experience with a minimum of 2-years TAt least two years of professional planning experience comparable to that of an Associate Transportation Planner, Associate Planner or Associate Engineer equivalent experience .
Principal Transportation Planner: Six years of total professional experience in the field of transportation, traffic, urban planning or civil engineering including some supervisory experience with a minimum 2-years of Senior Transportation Planner, Senior Planner or Senior Engineer equivalent experience.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, transportation engineering, transportation planning, planning or a closely related field. Master’s degree in a closely related field is preferred.
Licenses & Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred.
Principal Transportation Planner:
Experience:
Principal Transportation Planner
In addition to the qualifications for the Senior Transportation Planner:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of budget management in an administration.
Principles and techniques of managing parking facility operations.
Transportation and urban planning and design principles, practices, trends, regulations, standards, measurement, and laws applicable to the area of specialization, with particular expertise in multi-modal transportation.
Principles and procedures of technical specification writing, plan preparation, and construction/project cost estimating.
Ability to:
Make complex transportation and traffic planning computations and check, design, and supervise the design and construction of a wide variety of public and private facilities.
Prepare and analyze studies in relation to parking and transportation initiatives and projects, and clearly communicate findings of these studies.
Develop community engagement and outreach strategies for projects, planning efforts, and programs.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Principal Transportation Planner: TwAt least two years of professional planning experience comparable to that of a Senior Transportation Planner, Senior Planner or Senior Engineer equivalent experience.
Supervisory experience of staff, programs and/or administrative activities is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, transportation engineering, transportation planning, planning or a closely related field. Master’s degree in a closely related field is preferred.
Licenses & Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Possession of the appropriate, valid California Driver’s License may be required.
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred.
ADA SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment with some exposure to the outdoors.
ADOPTED CC: 7-15-19
REVISED CC:
FORMER TITLES:
BARGAINING UNIT: MANAGEMENT UNIT
FLSA: EXEMPT
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: MANAGEMENT
DOT: NO
PRE APPT-MEDICAL: NO
SAFETY SENSITIVE: NO
REQUIRED HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING: SUPERVISORY
FORM 700: YES
JOB CODES: 2128
ABOLISHED: