SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER (STATION AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their team in Los Angeles. This role involves senior-level technical planning and project support, focusing on transportation projects and urban design. You will collaborate with various departments, ensuring design standards are met while contributing to innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation planning, project management, and urban design, with the ability to analyze data and communicate effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in transportation planning and project management.
• Strong understanding of urban design principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing station designs and renovation plans for compliance.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and tasks effectively.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Project Management

Urban Design

Statistical Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

AutoCAD

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Performs senior-level technical planning, programming, or project support and performs a range of functions in an assigned organizational unit. This position will be assisting the team in reviewing various aspects of new station designs and renovation plans for existing stations, ensuring compliance with the Systemwide Station Design Standards. This position will include drafting updates to design standards, focusing on landscape architecture, and coordinating with key departments, as well as researching design best practices.

• Supports analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, of transportation projects, programs, and policies

• Prepares specific components of scopes of work, financial plans, schedules, contracts, and agreements

• Schedules and coordinates meetings with Metro departments and external parties

• Participates in meetings with Metro staff, community organizations, cities, and other public agencies

• Assists in negotiations and execution of various agreements

• Manages small, single-site or region-wide projects or funding programs; manages small consultant contracts or assists with the management of large contracts

• Manages project schedules, budgets, tasks, and assigned activities

• Conducts analyses and makes policy recommendations

• Provides technical guidance to local jurisdictions and outside agencies on Metro programs

• Assists in evaluating the costs, benefits, and risks associated with various plans, programs. and projects

• Prepares and delivers reports, presentations, and correspondence

• Coordinates with other Metro departments on programs and projects

• Applies, develops, and implements statistical analysis procedures

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

  
  May be required to perform other related job duties

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Engineering (Civil, Transportation, Structural, Industrial, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.), Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience in transportation planning, project management, urban design, transportation system design and research, travel simulation and demand modeling, transportation finance, operations planning, or other related area; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience reviewing detailed architectural and site plans for transit stations, and drafting and tracking design comments

• Experience reviewing comprehensive plans for public realm improvements in urban design
• Experience utilizing graphics and architectural software programs. For example: Adobe Suite In-Design and basic proficiency in AutoCAD software, Power Point, etc.
• Experience and skills in producing high-quality design images and digital presentations
• Experience in landscape design and planting species appropriate for various microclimates and planting best practices

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of transportation, urban and regional planning, land use planning and regulations, programming, public financing techniques mobility, and/or fiscal analysis
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, funding sources, real estate leasing, mobility and development practices.
• Financial, analytical, statistical research, and mathematical processes and procedures
• Technical research methods, analysis, and innovation
• Best practices regarding project management and planning
• Applicable business software applications
• Emerging business models and opportunities to test new models of service delivery

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Conducting comprehensive planning studies and projects
• Identifying problems and analyzing data in pursuit of solutions and/or to test new models of service delivery
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Mediating and negotiating
• Communicating project opportunities, risks, and constraints

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Compile and analyze complex data
• Meet tight time constraints and deadlines.
• Convey ideas clearly and in a timely fashion
• Think and act independently
• Navigate Metro's complex organizational structure
• Develop and execute strategies to meet project and department goals
• Be flexible, adaptable, and able to iterate as obstacles are encountered during project delivery
• Develop and maintain external relationships to ensure project success
• Understand, interpret, and apply theories, laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and agreements
• Represent Metro before the public
• Handle confidential information
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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