Under direction; to function as a project lead for transportation grant applications, plans and studies.
Typical Tasks
Conducts studies; prepares reports; develops plans, recommendations and policies to achieve County transportation goals, objectives, and standards pursuant to Federal and State legal requirements;Monitors the Department's Federally funded projects;Prepares Department comments to cities and other agencies' California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents;Prepares narrat... more details
Description
Under direction; to function as a project lead for transportation grant applications, plans and studies.
Typical Tasks
Conducts studies; prepares reports; develops plans, recommendations and policies to achieve County transportation goals, objectives, and standards pursuant to Federal and State legal requirements;
Monitors the Department's Federally funded projects;
Prepares Department comments to cities and other agencies' California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents;
Prepares narrative reports and written recommendations concerning transportation related planning projects;
Prepares public presentations and materials;
Assists engineering project managers with the application processes;
Reviews and provides analysis to proposed Federal and State legislation related to transportation that may impact the Department;
Reviews land development proposals and environmental documents to provide recommendations related to transportation planning;
Creates exhibits and/or coordinates with other groups or consultants to have exhibits prepared;
Supports capital expenditures by researching and identifying grant sources, writing effective proposals and obtaining grant funding;
Prepares legislative files and makes presentations before commissions, committees and community groups;
Manages the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) listings for County transportation projects;
Serves as alternate for the County Transportation Planner representing the County in various commission meetings and committees to understand and anticipate regional trends, issues and policies as they may affect County roadways;
Prepares requests for consultant qualifications and manages consultant contracts;
Assigns, reviews, and evaluates work of consultants, contractors or vendors;
May supervise subordinate staff;
May be assigned as Disaster Service Worker, as required;
Performs other related duties as required.
Employment Standards
Sufficient training, education and experience, which demonstrates possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note:The required knowledge and abilities are attained through the possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field and three (3) years full time experience in transportation planning. A Master's Degree in one of the above disciplines may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
AND
Possession of a California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit.
Knowledge of:
Social, economic, and environmental conditions which affect transportation planning;
Analytical and statistical research methods applicable to transportation planning; advanced methods, equipment, including computers, and techniques used in the preparation of planning reports;
Concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of transportation planning, public policy, and decision making;
Regional, State and Federal transportation planning processes, procedures, practices and regulations;
Transportation planning research and statistical methods including transportation modeling;
Regional, State, and Federal legislative and funding processes;
Community outreach and collaborative processes;
Basics of project management;
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Caltrans and Federal Highway Administration regulations and guidance;
Computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and/or database;
Ability to:
Communicate complex information effectively to a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds of both technical, and non-technical experience;
Research, compile, analyze and interpret data;
Analyze complex planning problems, technical studies and documents; develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend effective courses of action;
Prepare and make oral presentations before public officials, the public and / or technical groups;
Research, locate and write effective grant proposals for funding transportation projects; prepare a budget and manage expenses;
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
Supervise and review the work of others;
Apply advanced techniques using common office software, programs and databases;
Apply statistical methods and computer modeling techniques to transportation planning projects.
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