Salary : $68,792.88 - $96,927.40 Annually
Location : Gastonia, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01549
Department: Transportation
Division: Transportation Planning
Opening Date: 08/26/2024
Closing Date: 10/31/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Definition of WorkThe City of Gastonia is seeking a dedicated and innovative Senior Planner for Transportation to lead our efforts in developing and implementing comprehensive transportation plans. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, enhance mobility solutions, and contribute to the sustainable growth of our city.
This position performs complex professional and administrative work in the City of Gastonia's Transportation Planning Division as staff to the Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) involving programmatic and project management level urban and regional planning, comprehensive and small area planning, land use planning and development regulation, transportation and transit planning, and graphic and design planning. Work is conducted under the moderate supervision of the Principal Transportation Planner/ GCLMPO Administrator or the Director of Transportation. The position also requires coordination with professional, technical, and clerical personnel within the organization and all GCLMP unit members of local government.
Essential Functions/Duties The following job functions are typical for a position of this nature. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. Other job functions and duties may be required as assigned. Percentages for each function are subject to fluctuations.
Perform independent work in the development and analyses of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
15%Work with member local governments and NCDOT to develop and submit projects for NCDOT's prioritization process
10%Advise the private sector, local government staff, and public officials on planning matters and assist them with the development and interpretation of planning concepts, transportation regulations, laws, and requirements for the development of a transportation plan
15%Assist member local governments in the implementation of locally administered projects
5%Review planning proposals for conformity with applicable regulations and transportation plans
10%Prepare reports and other materials for governing boards and other committees of the GCLMPO and member local governments in the MPO planning area
10%Advise citizens on matters relating to transportation planning
15%Prepare notices and announcements for a variety of public meetings and other planning efforts
5%Prepare elements relating to a wide variety of social, economic, physical, transportation, transit, and facility planning, including research, analysis, design, and graphics
15%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Thorough understanding of the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of City planning as they pertain to the development and implementation of strategies to improve urban and regional transportation systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the techniques required in the preparation of maps, charts, sketches, and complex graphics.
- Comprehensive knowledge of research methodology and standard statistical procedures.
- Proven ability to plan, organize, supervise, and carry out complex programs and projects effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public.
- Experience in public engagement, including facilitating meetings and working with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information- Master's degree in urban, regional, transportation planning, civil engineering, public administration, or related fields with less than 5 years of experience in professional planning
- Bachelor's degree in urban, regional, transportation planning, civil engineering, public administration, or related fields with more than 5 years of experience in professional planning
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- AICP and/or PE certification is preferred, but not required
The physical activity of this position includes: - Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling
- Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
- Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The physical requirements of this position include: Office Environment Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Office environment work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are categorized as office environment if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Office Environment Work criteria are met.
The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field of vision include: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform one or more of the following:
- Preparing and analyzing data and figures
- Transcription
- Computer terminal
- Extensive measurement devices
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position include: None:The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in a typical office or administrative work environment).
Special RequirementsDrug screening, criminal background, and reference checks are required.Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/HHigh Deductible Health Plan with HSA
Dental
Vision
Life
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Pension (Local Government Employees' Retirement System)
401(k)
457
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Dependent Care Plan
Employee Assistance Program
On-Site Health Clinic
Employee Educational Assistance Program
Sick Leave (12 days per year)
Initial Employment Vacation: Starting at 12 days per year
Holidays (11 days per year)
Personal Day (1 day per year)
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