Transportation Planner I/II

Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA); West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transportation Planner I/II to enhance the transportation planning process in a vibrant community. This role involves supporting the creation and maintenance of GIS datasets, collaborating with various stakeholders, and contributing to key transportation plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in urban planning and experience with GIS tools. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and community engagement, where your efforts will directly impact the future of transportation in West Palm Beach.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Paternity Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field required.
• GIS experience is essential for analyzing transportation data.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Long Range Transportation Plan.
• Create and maintain GIS datasets and maps for transportation analysis.

Skills

GIS Analysis

Oral Presentation Skills

Document Preparation

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Master's Degree in Urban Planning

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning

Tools

ESRI Suite

Transit Demand Modeling Platforms

Job description

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The Transportation Planner supports the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) d/b/a Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA)’s mission to plan, prioritize, and fund the transportation system. The position’s primary responsibilities include supporting the creation and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) datasets, maps, and graphics. The position also serves as a TPA Advisory Committee liaison and supports the development and implementation of the TPA’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Work is performed with moderate independence under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Programs.

1. Administer and serve as the staff liaison to a TPA advisory committee.
2. Assist with identifying transportation projects for implementation in the TPA’s funding programs.
3. Assist with maintaining the status of projects, historic funding, and other project details in a database.
4. Assist with monitoring and updating TPA performance measures and transportation system performance.
5. Collaborate with consultants, partner agencies, stakeholders, and the public in transportation planning.
6. Create and maintain GIS datasets, maps, and graphics to support transportation-related analysis and web-based data presentations and to maintain federally required performance measure data.
7. Create and maintain socioeconomic forecasts based on land use plans and population and employment trends, describe and code desired and cost-feasible projects in a travel demand model, and post-process model outputs for publication to the TPA website.
8. Evaluate transportation projects through Environmental Review Comment (ERC) and Multimodal Scoping Checklist (MMSC) Reviews.
9. Maintain and analyze transportation data using the ESRI Suite.
10. Participate in corridor, multimodal, and transportation/land use planning studies.
11. Participate in partner agency committees.
12. Participate in public outreach and educational activities to share information and gather public input.
13. Prepare and occasionally present information at TPA meetings and to outside agencies and the public.
14. Provide transportation planning technical assistance to local governments and partner agencies.
15. Support the development and implementation of the TPA’s LRTP and Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
16. Support the development and monitoring of the TPA’s TIP, TIP amendments, and backup materials.
17. Support the TPA’s participation in the regional freight plan and local freight logistics planning efforts.
18. Perform other transportation and land use planning tasks to support TPA objectives.
19. Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet agency needs.

Education and Experience:

1. The Planner I position requires a master’s degree with no professional planning experience or a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of professional planning experience. Degree must be in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or a related field of study.
2. The Planner II position requires a master's degree with one year of professional planning experience or a bachelor's degree with three years of professional planning experience. Degree must be in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or a related field of study.
3. GIS experience analyzing transportation data and producing maps is required.
4. Experience working with a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is preferred.
5. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have or obtain a valid Florida Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.

Knowledge

• Federal and state planning regulations related to transportation planning and programming.
• US Census and other socioeconomic data for planning purposes.
• Local government comprehensive planning requirements relating to transportation.
• Florida Design standards for designing and implementing transportation projects.
• Florida’s transportation planning process and programs.

Skills

• Preparing and giving oral presentations.
• Preparing and editing documents.
• Proficient in using computer systems for organizing and analyzing data, creating visual graphics, reports, and presentations using ESRI Suite, transit demand modeling platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Project Management, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Community Development and Urban Planning, Architecture and Planning, and Transportation Programs

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• Pension plan
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance

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