GIS-Driven Transportation Planner

Our Community's Children; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Parking allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced administrative support professional to manage projects, liaise with departments and outside agencies, and support the Transportation Planning Supervisor. The role oversees interns and seasonal staff and contributes to department initiatives.

Responsibilities include GIS analysis, data collection, preparing materials and reports, coordinating with internal/external partners, and aiding in policy development and budgeting for transportation

Qualificações

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university in urban & regional planning, urban design, transportation engineering, public administration or a related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience related to planning, design, construction, and measurement.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Assists with GIS analysis, transportation project analysis, transportation project prioritization, sub-area studies, and planning activities.
• Conducts key components of planning audits and studies for roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and other investments; participates in the coordination of consultant studies related to transportation planning projects.
• Researches, collects, and analyzes data in preparation of solutions to specific transportation planning and demand issues dictated by community needs.
• Develops and implements reliable technical tools based on industry best practice.
• Prepares informational materials, presentations, and reports; develops reports or information to assist the Department.
• Works directly with internal and external partners to develop transportation planning projects, project development, project review, cost estimates and submittal.
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of department policies, initiatives, and budgetary matters; meets with department heads and other city staff; provides follow through action on initiatives; serves as liaison with assigned departments and agencies.
• Assists in presenting Department activities and matters to the Mobile GR Commission and other public bodies.
• Conducts analytical studies, organizational studies, and special research and other projects at the direction of the Transportation Planning Supervisor; prepares a variety of correspondence and reports related to the work.
• Coordinates interdepartmental projects; provides analyses and options for program changes and oversees and coordinates the activities of special programs.
• Provides funding source research and researches grant opportunities, acquires grant funds and manages awarded grants.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from citizens; responds to inquiries. Prepares statements and informational materials for the media; coordinates ongoing public information programs.
• Supports public outreach and events work including developing marketing and educational outreach materials, assists department in the preparation and presentation of public information. Attends meetings with various individuals and groups

Conhecimentos

GIS analysis

Data analysis

Project coordination

Public administration knowledge

Research

Formação académica

Associates degree in urban planning/related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced administrative support professional to manage projects, liaise with departments and outside agencies, and support the Transportation Planning Supervisor. The role oversees interns and seasonal staff and contributes to department initiatives.

Responsibilities include GIS analysis, data collection, preparing materials and reports, coordinating with internal/external partners, and aiding in policy development and budgeting for transportation