TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

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 strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: No Level II Screening: No

The Transportation Planner performs professional planning work involving the review of proposed development projects to evaluate transportation impacts, multimodal accessibility, and transportation infrastructure needs. The position reviews Traffic Impact Statements (TIS), parking analyses, mobility studies, and transportation-related development proposals to ensure compliance with the City’s Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and adopted transportation policies. The incumbent coordinates with developers, consultants, engineers, public agencies, and City staff while assisting with long-range transportation planning, capital improvement planning, grant opportunities, and transportation policy development.

Performs advanced professional transportation planning work requiring independent judgment and technical expertise. Reviews complex transportation analyses, prepares recommendations, coordinates with multiple agencies and stakeholders, and provides professional guidance on transportation planning matters.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review Traffic Impact Statements, parking studies, mobility assessments, and transportation analyses associated with permitting and land development applications.
• Evaluate development applications for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.
• Review proposed roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and multimodal improvements.
• Coordinate reviews with Engineering, Public Works, Utilities, FDOT, MPO, Lee County, and other agencies.
• 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.
• Maintain transportation planning records and GIS mapping.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of transportation planning principles and development review.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering concepts and multimodal transportation.
• Ability to interpret Traffic Impact Statements.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; GIS experience preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years of professional transportation planning, traffic engineering, or transportation review experience.
• One (1) year experience reviewing Traffic Impact Statements.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AICP Certification.
• Experience with GIS.
• Experience with FDOT standards and Florida growth management.
• Experience with Mobility Fee

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.

Work performed is primarily:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with periodic field inspections. Attendance at evening public meetings may be required. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions during site visits. Frequent interaction with City staff, consultants, developers, regulatory agencies, and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.