Transportation Planner – Multimodal & Policy Analysis

City-of-Fort-Myers,-F; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension plan

3 weeks PTO

13 holidays

Life insurance

Vision/Dental/Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-site gym

Job summary

The City of Fort Myers is seeking a Transportation Planner to perform professional planning work, review traffic impact statements, parking analyses, mobility studies, and transportation proposals to ensure compliance with the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.

The role involves coordinating with engineers, public agencies, and staff; preparing technical reports; supporting Complete Streets initiatives, grant opportunities, and long-range transportation planning; and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Two years of professional transportation planning experience.
• Experience reviewing Traffic Impact Statements preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Review Traffic Impact Statements, parking studies, mobility assessments, and transportation analyses for land development.
• 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.

Skills

Transportation planning

Traffic engineering

Multimodal transportation

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Fort Myers is seeking a Transportation Planner to perform professional planning work, review traffic impact statements, parking analyses, mobility studies, and transportation proposals to ensure compliance with the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.

The role involves coordinating with engineers, public agencies, and staff; preparing technical reports; supporting Complete Streets initiatives, grant opportunities, and long-range transportation planning; and maintaining