Transport Strategy Assistant

Staffordshire County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home option

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a new Transport Planner to join the Connectivity Strategy team and help shape the future transport network for Staffordshire. You will work on developing strategies, collecting and analysing data, and delivering schemes that improve travel choices for residents.

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Qualifications

• A levels or BTEC Level 3 in relevant discipline or experience in a transport planning environment.
• Understanding of the role of local authorities in delivering transport projects.
• Demonstrable IT experience and ability to use software packages (e.g., Microsoft).
• Ability to assimilate, disseminate, communicate and present complex information.
• Good organisational skills and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and delivering the Local Transport Plan.
• Analyse transport data and the preparation of reports including trend analysis and data limitations.
• Applying GIS analysis techniques and other accessibility planning software
• Producing plans, graphics and text to be included in reports.
• Responding to general transport planning related correspondence, in line with the Council's policy position on transport.
• Liaison with other internal Council officers and external organisations.

Skills

IT experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

A levels or BTEC Level 3

Tools

GIS analysis software

Job description

We are looking for a new person to join the Connectivity Strategy team to help us shape the future transport network in Staffordshire. Local transport has a huge impact on people's lives and is at the heart of the inclusive communities, public transport, active travel and economic growth agendas. This is an exciting time to start a career in transport planning, and this job will provide you with great opportunities for training and career progression. You will have the opportunity to work from home and collaborate with colleagues in the office. You will be part of a growing team that is involved in producing new transport strategies, collecting and analysing data, and helping to deliver transport schemes on the ground that provide travel choices for the residents of Staffordshire.Main Responsibility If you are keen on working with data and are enthusiastic about improving travel choices for everyone, including walking, cycling and public transport, transport planning may be the career for you.

• Assisting in the development and delivery of the Local Transport Plan.
• Analysing transport data and the preparation of reports including trend analysis and data limitations.
• Applying GIS analysis techniques and other accessibility planning software
• Producing plans, graphics and text to be included in reports.
• Responding to general transport planning related correspondence, in line with the Council's policy position on transport.
• Liaison with other internal Council officers and external organisations.

The minimum criteria for the role is:

• A levels or BTEC Level 3 qualifications in a relevant discipline or experience in a transport planning environment.
• A general knowledge of the role of local authorities in delivering transport projects.
• Demonstrable IT experience and utilizing software packages effectively (i.e Microsoft).
• Ability to assimilate, disseminate, communicate and present complex information.
• Effective organisational skills and able to meet deadlines.

The core of who we are as an organisation

Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire