PLANNER —TRANSPORTATION
Job Title:
PLANNER —TRANSPORTATIONCounty Name:
Centre County
Position Overview
Department:
Planning
Willowbank Building, 3rd Floor
420 Holmes Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Base Pay:
Salary Grade: 10
$24.32/hour
Non—Exempt
Shift Available:
Full—Time (37.5 Hours)
8:30am—5:00pm
Required Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field, masters degree preferred.
· Must have general knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, and preferred computer training related to PennDot Performance measure systems.
Required Experience:
· One (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for the position.
Special Requirements
· Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed.
Applications:
Applications for this position will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.
Summary of Job Functions
· Serves as staff for the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO).
· Provides staff support to the CCMPO Coordinating and Technical Committees, including the preparation of meeting agendas and reports, and providing presentations at these meetings.
· Conducts transportation studies, plans, researches and participates in all phases of the CCMPO work program.
· Assists in the preparation and update of the CCMPO, Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
· Participates in statewide transportation planning projects and initiatives.
· Reviews transportation improvement projects, evaluates impacts on existing and future road networks, and makes recommendations for action.
· Prepares comments on the design of local transportation facilities and infrastructure.
· Assists in the preparation of grant applications, administration of grants, and project management and implementation.
· Participates in review of subdivision and land development plans, analysis of traffic impact studies.
· Attends CCMPO Coordinating and Technical committee meetings, Centre County Planning Commission meetings, regional planning commission meetings and other meetings as directed.
· Provides information to other governmental agencies, elected officials, the public, and the media.
· Assists with special planning/design tasks as requested by the Commissioners, County Administrator, Planning Director, Assistant Planning Director and/or CCMPO Principal Transportation Planner.
· Coordinates writing, layout, and publication of reports, grant applications, print, and web communications.
· Preparation of quarterly timesheets, invoices, and progress reports to PennDOT.
· Provides updates to CCPDCO County web pages, agendas, and minutes for staff as needed
· Plans and coordinates events, workshops, and presentations as necessary related to County and CCMPO programs.
· Monitors options for use of the Local Transportation Project Funding Programs.
· Facilitates/manages the solicitations of annual Liquid Fuels Applications.
· Monitors legislative and regulatory announcements. other job-related duties as required.
Department:
Planning
Willowbank Building, 3rd Floor
420 Holmes Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Base Pay:
Salary Grade: 10
$24.32/hour
Non—Exempt
Shift Available:
Full—Time (37.5 Hours)
8:30am—5:00pm
Required Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field, masters degree preferred.
· Must have general knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, and preferred computer training related to PennDot Performance measure systems.
Required Experience:
· One (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for the position.
Special Requirements
· Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed.
Applications:
Applications for this position will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.
Summary of Job Functions
· Serves as staff for the Centre County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO).
· Provides staff support to the CCMPO Coordinating and Technical Committees, including the preparation of meeting agendas and reports, and providing presentations at these meetings.
· Conducts transportation studies, plans, researches and participates in all phases of the CCMPO work program.
· Assists in the preparation and update of the CCMPO, Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
· Participates in statewide transportation planning projects and initiatives.
· Reviews transportation improvement projects, evaluates impacts on existing and future road networks, and makes recommendations for action.
· Prepares comments on the design of local transportation facilities and infrastructure.
· Assists in the preparation of grant applications, administration of grants, and project management and implementation.
· Participates in review of subdivision and land development plans, analysis of traffic impact studies.
· Attends CCMPO Coordinating and Technical committee meetings, Centre County Planning Commission meetings, regional planning commission meetings and other meetings as directed.
· Provides information to other governmental agencies, elected officials, the public, and the media.
· Assists with special planning/design tasks as requested by the Commissioners, County Administrator, Planning Director, Assistant Planning Director and/or CCMPO Principal Transportation Planner.
· Coordinates writing, layout, and publication of reports, grant applications, print, and web communications.
· Preparation of quarterly timesheets, invoices, and progress reports to PennDOT.
· Provides updates to CCPDCO County web pages, agendas, and minutes for staff as needed
· Plans and coordinates events, workshops, and presentations as necessary related to County and CCMPO programs.
· Monitors options for use of the Local Transportation Project Funding Programs.
· Facilitates/manages the solicitations of annual Liquid Fuels Applications.
· Monitors legislative and regulatory announcements. other job-related duties as required.
Posting Date:
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Expiration Date:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Contact Name:
Centre County Human Resources
Address:
420 Holmes Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone:
(814) 355-6748