Multimodal Transportation Planner & Policy Analyst

City of Fort Myers; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Myers is seeking a Transportation Planner to review development projects, evaluate transportation impacts, and support multimodal planning. You will review TIS and traffic analyses, coordinate with engineers, public agencies, and city staff, and assist with long-range transportation planning and grant opportunities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, two years of professional transportation planning experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of professional transportation planning experience.
• Experience reviewing Traffic Impact Statements (TIS).
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review Traffic Impact Statements, parking studies, mobility assessments, and transportation analyses for permitting and land development.
• Evaluate development applications for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.
• Review roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and multimodal improvements.
• Coordinate reviews with Engineering, Public Works, Utilities, FDOT, MPO, Lee County, and others.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Assist with updates to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Participate in transportation master planning, Complete Streets initiatives, corridor studies, and mobility planning.
• Assist with transportation grants and capital improvement planning.
• Collect and analyze transportation data.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens, developers, consultants, and elected officials.
• Attend public meetings and hearings.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering concepts

Multimodal transportation

Interpret Traffic Impact Statements

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Time management

Microsoft Office

GIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Fort Myers is seeking a Transportation Planner to review development projects, evaluate transportation impacts, and support multimodal planning. You will review TIS and traffic analyses, coordinate with engineers, public agencies, and city staff, and assist with long-range transportation planning and grant opportunities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, two years of professional transportation planning experience, and a valid Florida driver’s license.