Transportation Planner

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is seeking a Transportation Planner to support planning duties within the Tribes' transportation and public works initiatives. The role involves coordinating on highway rights-of-way, transit planning, and bike/ped projects, with responsibilities across Tribal planning and external agency collaboration.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in transportation planning or related field and at least three years of experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation planning or related field with 3 years of planning experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; concise reports, memoranda, and presentations.
• Familiarity with CFR, FHWA/BIA regulations relevant to tribal transportation programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs planning duties related to CTUIR’s interests and jurisdictions.
• Provides professional planning in transportation, rights-of-way, public transit, bike/ped planning.
• Assists in Tribal Roads documentation and reporting with Public Works.
• Represents CTUIR in planning projects and coordination with external agencies.
• Facilitates and staffs the Right-of-Way Working Group (ROWWG); distributes minutes and agendas.
• Gathers input from Tribal members and residents and communicates proposals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in transportation planning or related field

Tools

ArcMap

CAD

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of planning related duties related to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation's interests and jurisdictions.
• Provides professional levels of responsibility and resourceful planning functions in areas of transportation planning, rights-of-way and easement development, public transit planning, bike/ped planning, etc.
• Engages, participates and assists in the analysis and completion of Tribal Roads documentation and reporting requirements in coordination with the Public Works Department.
• Provide expert opinion, guidance, and support in above stated areas in projects and assignments to the Tribal Planning Office staff, Tribal Public Works staff, other CTUIR programs and departments with transportation-related scopes of work and to the General Council c1m..l Buc1rd of Trustees. Projects may be as diverse as Long-Range Transportation Systems Plan updates, transit plan review and development, research and tracking of rights-of-way/easements (trust, CTUIR and non-trust lands), trail siting and construction, site plan reviews.
• Work toward completion of transportation related Public Works and Planning Department annual work plan tasks and Comprehensive Plan goals and report status updates to the Directors.
• Active engagement in Tribal Roads and Planning grant applications and management, etc.
• Must be able to operate independently, and have great project and task management skills.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and comprehension skills in areas such as correspondence, grant writing, presentations, reports, etc.
• Meets with Tribal members and other residents of the reservation to listen to their concerns and proposals.
• Process road and utility rights-of-way/easement applications and permits in coordination with other CTUIR departments and programs, ODOT, BIA, other local jurisdictions.
• Facilitates, coordinates and staffs the CTUIR's Right-of-Way Working Group (ROWWG), including distributing minutes, agendas, and following up on project status and reporting.
• Conducts formal oral and visual presentations to the Tribal Board of Trustees, Land Protection Planning Commission, and other Tribal Commissions and Committees regarding current transportation and transit related projects, plans and issues.
• Represents the CTUIR on planning teams and potentially as a point of contact for Oregon Department of Transportation and Umatilla County for coordination on projects that have an impact within CTUIR jurisdiction.
• Other duties as assigned that pertain to the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in transportation planning, community planning, urban planning, geography, or other directly related field AND three (3) years of experience in tribal, city, county, or regional transportation planning or any comparable equivalent of combined experience and training. A Master's Degree in above stated areas of education may be substituted for two (2) years of professional experience. AND
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, through concise reports, memoranda, directives, emails and letters. Must possess and demonstrate good writing, spelling, proofing, grammar, and punctuation. Must have the ability to read and understand Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), as well as other Tribal and Federal regulations relevant to the administration of a tribal transportation program consistent with the funding and responsibilities under the FHWA and BIA joint Tribal Transportation Program.
• Must have the ability and interest to greet the public and handle difficult situations on the phone in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to carry out assigned duties/projects in an efficient and timely manner with minimal supervision and must be able to handle multiple projects and work within defined timelines.
• Must be able to secure sources of information relating to Tribal problems/concerns. Must become knowledgeable of the types of services provided by the Tribal Governmental programs.
• Must have professional knowledge of computer processing equipment and software, including, but not limited to: ArcMap, CAD, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and other Office Suite software. Knowledge of computers and other office technological equipment must be kept current by attending trainings as directed by supervisor.
• Considerable knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Individual must be highly organized and have good filing skills.
• Considerable knowledge of cadastral records.
• Must be able to operate and maintain office machines (copiers, printers, scanners, etc.).
• Must have a valid state driver's license, reliable transportation, and meet Tribal insurance requirements.