Transportation Planner

City of Glendale, AZ; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

ASRS retirement

Holiday and vacation leave

Job summary

The City of Glendale, AZ is seeking a Transportation Planner to advance multimodal planning and coordinate with regional partners. The role involves data analysis, budgeting support, and public engagement to improve the city’s transportation network.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of planning experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and retirement through ASRS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field.
• Three years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related activity.
• One year of relevant experience may substitute each year of required education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare multimodal transportation planning studies and programming.
• Support Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission (CTOC) activities.
• Represent the department on intergovernmental committees and coordinate with regional agencies.
• Conduct traffic and land use analyses to identify transportation needs.
• Assist in Capital Improvement Program budgeting for transportation projects.
• Lead public meetings and communicate findings to the public.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Project coordination

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Policy interpretation

GIS applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban/Transportation Planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Salary:

This position is a Grade 408 with an annual salary between $69,576-$104,364.

About Us and the Role:

The City of Glendale's Transportation Department provides quality public transit facilities and services that support and enhance a safe and high quality of life for our residents, while helping to improve and sustain the environment. Under supervision of Transportation Planning Administrator, performs professional planning work relating to the City's transportation system. The ideal candidate for the role will have a Bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and three years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.

Benefits:

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY26-27 Benefits Guide (Download PDF reader) or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:

Regular status position’s offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours per year).

Retirement:

• This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 11.98%.

1. Performs transportation planning activities that include development and preparation of multi modal planning studies, transportation programming, writing council communications and participating in the public involvement process.
2. Provides staff assistance in planning and preparing for as well as supporting the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission (CTOC).
3. Serves as a member of the MAG Active Transportation Committee.
4. Coordinates with regional, state and federal planning organizations on regional, state and federally funded projects, and provides review and input on regional committees' agendas.
5. Represents the Transportation Department on various intergovernmental committees on regional transportation planning and development matters.
6. Conducts research and analyzes traffic and land use data to identify transportation system needs.
7. Participates in regional transportation planning studies including regionally funded projects for the city and submits applications for federal funding.
8. Coordinates the work of consultants performing transportation planning activities and assists with developing project schedules.
9. Conducts public meetings with neighborhood groups.
10. Researches, writes and makes recommendations for complex transportation plans and studies.
11. Assists in preparing the Capital Improvement Program Budget for transportation projects.
12. Performs mathematical calculations, financial analysis, and cost analysis for transportation planning projects and programs.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field, and three years of experience in transportation planning, project review, or related transportation development activity.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:

• The principles, practices, and methods used in transportation and land use planning and available implementation techniques
• Data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting, and presentation
• Public communication and issue resolution techniques
• Capital project planning and design review
• Intergovernmental coordination processes
• Policies and procedures related to land use, and development
• Project management and organization principles
• GIS application to transportation planning projects and initiatives

Ability to:

• Apply transportation planning principles to assigned tasks and ensure compliance with City ordinances and policies
• Plan, organize and manage the activities of project teams and multiple projects to completion
• Conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues and prepare professional recommendations
• Represent the City of Glendale on regional, County and State committees as assigned
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, contractors, other government agencies, and the general public
• Conduct public meetings on transportation planning and be viewed by the public as an expert in these areas
• Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational

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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

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