General
The Senior Transportation Planner (Planning Analyst III) will report to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Manager, Planning and Fund Management. This role will be responsible for leading and supporting TA planning studies, advancing certain TA-funded projects and programs, and assisting grantees and/or local agencies with complex transportation planning issues through technical assistance.
Essential Duties and Functions
- Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to help advance and support mobility initiatives including multimodal corridor management, shared mobility, bikeshare, autonomous vehicles, microtransit, intelligent transportation systems, and mobility hubs.
- Compile, arrange, analyze, and interpret transportation, demographic, geospatial and financial data, and present them in visual, quantitative and qualitative formats.
- Provide technical assistance to stakeholder agencies on various transportation subject areas by leading projects on behalf of outside agencies, managing consultant contracts, and providing strategic guidance on an as needed basis.
- Facilitate public meetings/workshops and assist with promoting community-based organization partnerships in planning efforts.
- Assist with the development of funding strategies and pursuit of funding to help advance planning projects for implementation.
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as transportation planning, urban planning, public policy, or civil engineering.
- Three (3) years of experience in providing professional-level multimodal transportation planning and concept designs. A graduate degree may be accepted in-lieu of one (1) year of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of transportation planning and/or engineering for bicycle/pedestrian, transit, transportation demand management, multimodal highways and the environmental process for transportation projects is preferred.
- Knowledge of Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual and best practice design standards such as NACTO, AASHTO, and other sources.
- Knowledge of social equity principles and best practices for integrating equity into transportation planning.
- Knowledge of local, regional, state, and federal grant funding opportunities.
- Experience with GIS and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
How to Apply
- Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.