BARGAINING UNIT/CLASS CODE
DEFINITION
To plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate transportation planning activities and to provide technical staff assistance for the Development and Engineering Services Department’s Transportation and Development Section.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Transportation and Development Senior Civil Engineer. May exercise indirect and/or project supervision over professional, technical and clerical personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTION Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Administers complex transportation planning and implementation activities for projects such as major Transportation Centers, Bikeways Plans, Traffic Fee Ordinance Updates, Trip Reduction Programs, and Transportation Studies. Develops and implements the City’s goals, objectives, policies and procedures relating to automobile transportation and the promotion of alternative modes of transportation within the City. Assists the department in defining work goals and objectives for transportation planning. Manages the City’s Employee Trip Reduction Program including the administration of the vanpool program, and the development and implementation of carpool, vanpool, and cycling policies. Advises staff, Council, and Commissioners on the Intermodal Transportation Surface Efficiency Act, the California Clean Air Act, and any State and Federal legislative priorities, bills, and acts pertaining to transportation. Performs traffic and transportation studies, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for policies and procedures. Ensures that quality work standards are adhered to and maintained in all aspects of transportation study, planning, and implementation. Designs marketing studies and advertising for promotion of transportation alternatives. Represents the City in transportation matters with community groups, boards, commissions, and other organizations. Provides technical assistance to the Public Works Director, City Manager, City Council, and appropriate City Commissions, Boards, and Committees. Negotiates, develops, and administers contractual agreements relating to traffic and transportation issues. Prepares staff reports, research studies, plans, and legal notices as necessary. Represents the department at public hearings on transportation planning matters, responds to public concerns and inquiries, and organizes public meetings to obtain input. Locates potential funding sources, including grants; prepares requests and administers and monitors expenditure of approved funds. Reviews the traffic congestion impact analysis and other circulation sections of Environmental Impact Reports and prepares the department’s response. Promote and maintain safety in the workplace. Performs related duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time working at a computer terminal. Occasionally include driving to job sites, training and out-of office meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of urban transportation planning. Principles and practices of public administration and project management. Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations relating to urban transportation planning. Grant and contract administration, and negotiation techniques. Applicable environmental regulations (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Protection Act). Research methods and procedures; mathematics and statistics. Written, oral, and graphic presentation techniques. Group persuasion principles and practices.
Ability to:
Manage transportation planning projects (e.g., Traffic Fee Ordinance Update, Circulation Plan Update, Bikeways Plan Update, etc.) including the preparation of work plans and oversight of project budgets, and accompanying administrative details. Identify and resolve complex organizational, procedural, and technical problems. Correctly interpret, analyze, explain, and apply governmental policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Project, prepare, and oversee specific project budgets. Negotiate, develop and administer consultant services contracts. Prepare concise, comprehensive, and accurate written reports and correspondence. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, public agencies, and the general public. Coordinate division activities with other divisions, departments, agencies, and the general public. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Effectively organize tasks, plan time, and meet deadlines. Promote the mission, values, and standards of an effective public organization.
Education and Experience:
An example of the education and experience which most likely demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be any combination equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, public administration, civil engineering, or a closely related field; and five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in urban transportation planning, community development, or public administration three of which must be at the professional level and include at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Reviewed: _ Approved: ____ Department Director Human Resources Officer
Approval Date______________________________