Transportation Planner I/ II/ III

Job Description:

Transportation Planner I/ II/ III

Description

Description

We are looking for a motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and capable of working independently. Attaching a resume is strongly encouraged.

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024.

Under general direction, to learn and perform a variety of data gathering and analysis in the planning, design, coordination, and implementation of the Regional Transit Plan; to assist with the development of Transportation policies and programs; interprets and prepare reports addressing transportation related needs; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
I:
This is the entry and first working level in the Transportation Planner class series. Incumbents are responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and administration of the Regional Transit Plan and services. Many assignments are performed in a training and learning capacity, with assignments performed on a more independent level as job knowledge and skills are developed. When the requisite background has been obtained and sound work skills have been demonstrated an employee may be promoted to Transportation Planner II.

II:
This is the experienced, journey level in the Transportation Planner class series. Incumbents are responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and administration of the Regional Transit Plan and services.

III:
This is the advanced journey level in the Transportation Planner class series. Incumbents are responsible for performing the more complex work in assisting with the development, implementation, and administration of the Regional Transportation Plan and services. They may be delegated responsibility for providing primary staff support to a board, commission, or transportation planning organization. They are also expected to perform project planning, organization, and completion, with minimal guidance and direction.

REPORTS TO
Executive Officer - Council of Governments

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.

Example of Duties

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

I:
(The following assignments are performed in a training and learning capacity with the expectation that an incumbent will continually develop job knowledge and skills): Performs professional staff work in assisting with the biannual update of SBCOG's Regional Transit Plan including transportation administration; performs a variety of planning activities required by the Transportation Development Act; performs a variety of data gathering, analysis, and development of Regional Transportation plans; serves as staff for boards and commissions which have transportation responsibilities; assists with oversight and administration of Transportation Trust Fund accounts in accordance with appropriate laws and guidelines; researches and develops policies recommendations for transportation services; develops grant applications and administers grant funds; may develop bus routes and schedules; assists with the development of specifications for new vehicle purchases; gathers requisite information and prepares required reports for State and Federal agencies; authors technical reports and recommendation for management and the Board; assists with the development of annual work plans for the Regional Transportation Planning Agency including project programming; represents SBCOG in planning, services, and operations with the public, community organizations and other government agencies.

II:
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Performs professional staff work in assisting with the biannual update of SBCOG's Regional Transit Plan including transportation administration.
Performs a variety of planning activities required by the Transportation Development Act
Performs a variety of data gathering, analysis, and development of Regional Transportation plans
Assists with oversight and administration of Transportation Trust Fund accounts in accordance with appropriate laws and guidelines
Researches and develops policies recommendations for transportation services
Develops grant applications and administers grant funds
May develop bus routes and schedules
Assists with the development of specifications for new vehicle purchases
Gathers requisite information and prepares required reports for State and Federal agencies
Authors technical reports and recommendation for the staff, management, the Board and member jurisdictions;
Assists with the development of annual work plans for the Regional Transportation Planning Agency including project programming;
Represents SBCOG in planning, services, and operations with the public, community organizations and other government agencies

III:

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Performs complex professional staff work in assisting with the biannual update of the SBCOG’s Regional Transportation Plan
Performs a variety of planning activities required by the Transportation Development Act
Performs a variety of data gathering, analysis, and development of Regional Transportation plans
Serves as primary staff for boards, commissions, and/or transportation planning organizations, as delegated
Assists with oversight and administration of Transportation Trust Fund accounts in accordance with appropriate laws and guidelines
Researches and develops policies recommendations for transportation services; develops grant applications and administers grant funds
May develop bus routes and schedules
Assists with the development of specifications for new vehicle purchases
Gathers requisite information and prepares required reports for State and Federal agencies
Authors technical reports and recommendation for the staff, management, the Board and member jurisdictions;
Monitors state and federal level funding opportunities and administers grant for development and delivery of transportation projects and programs.
Provides leadership and technical guidance in assigned areas of responsibilities using initiative and strategic thinking in analyzing and solving unique issues or problems without precedence.
Assists with the development of annual work plans for the Regional Transportation Planning Agency including project programming;
Performs project planning and development, including work coordination and lead direction for other staff
Represents SBCOG in planning, services, and operations with the public, community organizations and other government agencies
Other duties as assigned

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with the public, other staff, and other government agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

I:
Some previous work experience in transportation operations and planning is desirable.

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in planning, or a closely related field, is highly desirable.

II:
Two years of responsible work experience in transportation operations and planning comparable to that of a Transportation Planner I in San Benito County.

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in planning, or a closely related field, is highly desirable.

III:
Two years of responsible work experience in transportation operations and planning comparable to that of a Transportation Planner II in San Benito County.

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in planning, or a closely related field, is highly desirable.

Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge Of/Ability To

Knowledge of:

I:
Transportation System planning and operations.
Research and data organization methods and procedures.
Fiscal planning and control.
Grant development and administration.
Computer equipment and software used in transportation planning.

II:
Transportation System planning and operations.
Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the development, operations, and services of regional transit systems.
Research and data organization methods and procedures.
Fiscal planning and control.
Grant development and administration.
Computer equipment and software used in transportation planning.
Project planning, development, and coordination.

III:
Transportation System planning and operations, contract management and implementation strategies.
Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the development, operations, and services of regional transit systems.
Research and data organization methods and procedures.
Fiscal planning and control.
Grant development and administration.
Computer equipment and software used in transportation planning.
Project planning, development, and coordination.
Principles lead direction, work coordination, and planning.

Ability to:
I:
Learn and perform a variety of transportation planning and administration.
Analyze and evaluate transportation systems and plans, researching and gathering a variety of data and information.
Perform fiscal analysis and administration.
Develop and administer grants.
Prepare a variety of concise and comprehensive reports.
Effective communicate both orally and in writing.
Use computerized management information systems.
Effectively represent SBCOG transportation planning and associated boards and commissions in contacts with the public, community organizations, and representatives of other government agencies.

II:
Perform a variety of transportation planning and administration.
Analyze and evaluate transportation systems and plans, researching and gathering a variety of data and information.
Perform fiscal analysis and administration.
Develop and administer grants.
Prepare a variety of concise and comprehensive reports.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Use computerized management information systems.
Effectively represent County transportation planning and associated boards and commissions in contacts with the public, community organizations, and representatives of other government agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

III:
Provide lead direction and work coordination for other staff.
Perform a variety of transportation planning and administration.
Analyze and evaluate transportation systems and plans, researching and gathering a variety of data and information.
Perform fiscal analysis and administration.
Develop and administer grants.
Prepare a variety of concise and comprehensive reports.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Use computerized management information systems.
Effectively represent SBCOG transportation planning and associated boards and commissions in contacts with the public, community organizations, and representatives of other government agencies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Selection Process:
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS

Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:

Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.
Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.

Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.

• 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
• 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
• 15 + years of service = 20 days per year

Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees.

Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.

Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.

Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.

Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family

Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.

Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.

Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.

Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.

All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.

New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.

Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.

Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members

Social Security (non-safety)

Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service

Sick Leave 15 Days Annually

Floating Holiday

457 Deferred Compensation

Credit Union

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$60,860.80 - $106,745.60 Annually