Strategic Transportation Planner – Countywide Vision & Growth

Contra Costa Transportation Authority; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Pension

Health benefits

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

Commuter incentives

Job summary

Contra Costa Transportation Authority is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to lead the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) development and updates. You will collaborate with RTPCs, local jurisdictions, and regional partners to advance multimodal transportation strategies, aligning with Measure J and GMP objectives.

The role involves coordinating with internal teams, preparing presentations, and guiding policy initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in transportation planning, transportation engineering, urban planning or related field from an accredited college.
• Six (6) years of experience in transportation, land use planning or related field.
• Familiarity with CEQA and NEPA desirable.
• Professional certification desirable, e.g., American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Responsibilities

• Developing, updating, and implementing the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP).
• Supporting the Growth Management Program (GMP) and Congestion Management Agency (CMA) initiatives.
• Coordinate with RTPCs, local jurisdictions, and regional partners on plan priorities and implementation.
• Prepare reports, materials for Authority Board and stakeholders related to CTP updates and GMP.
• Organize advisory committees and working groups.

Skills

Planning principles

Transportation planning

Policy recommendations

Project management

Performance metrics

Regulatory knowledge

CEQA/NEPA

Technical assistance

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Facilitation

Problem solving

GIS & modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in transportation planning/related field

CEQA/NEPA familiarity

AICP certification

Job description

Contra Costa Transportation Authority is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to lead the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) development and updates. You will collaborate with RTPCs, local jurisdictions, and regional partners to advance multimodal transportation strategies, aligning with Measure J and GMP objectives.

The role involves coordinating with internal teams, preparing presentations, and guiding policy initiatives.