Transportation Planner

Jefferson County; United States; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Remote work options

Job summary

Jefferson County is hiring for a Transportation Planner or Senior Transportation Planner to support operation of the county’s multimodal roadway system and to develop policies guiding transportation investments.

You will coordinate divisions, review plans for conformance, respond to inquiries, and support grants and funding efforts. The hybrid work schedule includes in-office days and occasional on-site meetings with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, engineering or related field.
• 3 years transportation planning experience (senior role requires more).
• AICP/PTP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service for inquiries about transportation safety and multimodal facilities.
• Attend Planning Engineering Meetings to provide information on development review cases.
• Coordinate with Road & Bridge and Planning & Zoning to implement transportation projects.
• Create GIS-based maps and integrate with county GIS efforts.
• Research funding sources and assist with grants.

Skills

Public service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning/engineering

Tools

ArcGIS/ArcPro/ArcOnline

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 10/27/26

Division: Transportation & Engineering; Division Management Level: Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description: **Jefferson County will be hiring one role either a Transportation Planner or a Senior Transportation Planner based on qualifications The Transportation Planner is part of a team responsible for operation of the County’s multi-modal roadway system and the development of policies and plans to guide transportation investments. The team operates traffic signals, manages transportation plans, conducts safety analyses, manages traffic data and records, responds to citizen concerns, and develops sources of revenue and grants. This position is primarily responsible for coordinating the Transportation & Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Planning & Zoning divisions in the implementation of transportation infrastructure. Coordination efforts include: Acting as the primary point of contact for development review application questions. Attending Planning & Zoning’s weekly Planning Engineering Meetings to provide consistent information and feedback on development review cases. Ensuring the County’s Transportation Design and Construction Manual (TDCM) Design and Technical Criteria, Road & Bridge maintenance considerations, and Section 15 of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) are consistently implemented across development review applications. Meeting with Road & Bridge district supervisors (including on-site) to discuss development review applications, planned or active transportation infrastructure projects, and/or active transportation infrastructure maintenance. Meeting with outside agencies, such as CDOT, municipalities, and local districts to coordinate planning and construction for improvement projects. In addition to coordinating county transportation objectives, the Transportation Planner will perform complex professional work in transportation planning, coordinate with other agencies, review plans for conformance with policies and regulations, respond to citizen inquiries, assist in the development of policies and plans, provide technical assistance to others in the organization, coordinate bicycle and pedestrian facility planning efforts, and other assigned tasks. This position must be able to pivot based on various priorities with traffic requests, development reviews and act as the subject matter expert on larger master plan projects. SCHEDULE: The Transportation Operations & Planning Team follows a hybrid and flexible work schedule that requires only one to two days in the office each week and the option to work a four-day week, Monday through Thursday. The Team accommodates additional in-person meetings Monday through Thursday, as needed. This position will have regular, but infrequent, on-site meetings with Road & Bridge district supervisors.

COMPENSATION: Transportation Planner: Hiring Range: $81,000 - $92,000 Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. Senior Transportation Planner: Hiring Range: $94,000 - $115,000 Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

BENEFITS: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide excellent customer service for assigned citizen inquiries regarding transportation safety, planning, and multi-modal facilities. Work involves evaluating existing transportation and roadway elements, preparing and coordinating work orders, assigning field tasks to the traffic technician, reviewing traffic data collection, and making recommendations.
• Attending Planning & Zoning’s weekly Planning Engineering Meetings to provide consistent information and feedback on development review cases.
• Meeting with Road & Bridge district supervisors (including on-site) to discuss development review applications, planned or active transportation infrastructure projects, and/or active transportation infrastructure maintenance.
• Review site development plans, transportation studies, minor plats, and roadway construction sheets for proposed transportation facilities in development applications, capital improvement projects, safety projects, and maintenance projects.
• Assist in the management of transportation plans and planning activities; solicit input from the public and other stakeholder groups; evaluate and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Create GIS-based maps and integrate with the County’s GIS efforts.
• Perform crash analyses utilizing County’s crash database and software.
• Coordinate with other County staff to ensure that maintenance practices, development review, design/construction standards, land development regulations and other activities support walking and bicycling.
• Research and implement pilot programs which test new approaches to design, encouragement programs, travel demand management efforts, and other efforts to increase transit ridership, walking, and bicycling.
• Research alternative funding sources including grants, coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions on joint grant applications, and/or prepare applications as directed.
• Attend regional planning forums, such as RTD and DRCOG, on transportation-related issues.
• Provide information and assistance to schools regarding transportation operations, bicycle and pedestrian safety, plans, and designs.
• Prepare and/or present at staff meetings, Planning Commission hearings, and/or Board of County Commissioner hearings.
• Tasks may include responding to questions or concerns from stakeholders and participating in community meetings.
• Update Transportation and Engineering Division Website to provide informational and educational materials regarding multi-modal rules of the road and safety.

Senior Transportation Planner

• Acting as the primary point of contact for development review application questions.
• Ensuring the County’s Transportation Design and Construction Manual (TDCM) Design and Technical Criteria, Road & Bridge maintenance considerations, and Section 15 of the Land Development Regulations (LDR) are consistently implemented across development review applications.
• Meeting with outside agencies, such as CDOT, municipalities, and local districts to coordinate planning and construction for improvement projects.
• Provide excellent customer service for assigned citizen inquiries regarding transportation safety, planning, and multimodal facilities. Work involves evaluating existing transportation and roadway elements, preparing and coordinating work orders, assigning field tasks to the traffic technician, reviewing traffic data collection, and making recommendations.
• Coordinate with other County staff and Divisions to ensure that maintenance practices, development review, design/construction standards, land development regulations and other activities support walking and bicycling.
• Assist as primary reviewer of site development plans, minor plats, and roadway construction sheets for proposed transportation facilities in development applications, capital improvement projects, safety projects, and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate closely with Road and Bridge to ensure all Planning and Zoning requirements are met.
• Support engineers in review of trip generation information and other data collected.
• Organize, attend, and lead coordination meetings between County Divisions and staff to facilitate maintenance, improvement, and development project planning.
• Assist in the management and implementation of transportation plans and planning activities; solicit input from the public and other stakeholder groups; evaluate and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Create GIS-based maps and integrate with the County’s GIS efforts.
• Research and implement pilot programs which test new approaches to design, encouragement programs, travel demand management efforts, and other efforts to increase walking, bicycling, and transit ridership.
• Research alternative funding sources including grants, coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions on joint grant applications, and/or prepare applications as directed.
• Attend regional planning forums, such as RTD and DRCOG, on transportation-related issues.
• Provide information and assistance to schools regarding transportation operations, bicycle and pedestrian safety, plans, and designs.
• Prepare and/or present at staff meetings, Planning Commission hearings, and/or Board of County Commissioner hearings.
• Tasks may include responding to questions or concerns from stakeholders and participating in community meetings.
• Update Transportation and Engineering Division Website to provide informational and educational materials regarding multi-modal rules of the road and safety.
• In addition to coordinating county transportation objectives, the Senior Transportation Planner will perform complex professional work in transportation planning, coordinate with other agencies, review plans for conformance with policies and regulations, respond to citizen inquiries, assist in the development of policies and plans, provide technical assistance to others in the organization, coordinate bicycle and pedestrian facility planning efforts, and other assigned tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, engineering or directly related field from an accredited college.
• Experience: Three years of transportation planning work experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban planning, engineering or directly related field from an accredited college.
• Experience: five years of transportation planning work experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred.
• Positions require occasional local travel.
• *Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or similar field of study.
• Seven years or more of work experience highly preferred.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) Certification preferred.
• Experience using ArcGIS/ArcPro/ArcOnline and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
• Experience in reviewing technical transportation elements of development applications.
• Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.
• Expert in transportation planning principles, concepts, standards, and practices.
• Ability to manage transportation-related projects, roadway design processes, and uphold local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong ability to coordinate amongst different divisions and stakeholders.
• Great attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and resourceful.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Experience working in the public sector.
• Experience speaking in front of boards and commissions.
• Ability to collaborate with various individuals to solve problems.
• Demonstrating initiative, innovation, and resiliency.

Additional Job Information:

A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions. Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.