Planner II - Transportation

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Pima County Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced Transportation Planner who wants to join our team of planners and engineers in implementing multi-modal transportation plans and projects that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Work involves developing and implementing transportation plans, conducting detailed transportation analyses, developing project scopes, and collaborating with stakeholders.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the development of smarter, sustainable, and more livable communities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. 

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity -simple and firm grasping and fine movement; Hearing Activity - none; Speaking - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception.

Working Conditions: Works primarily in an office setting. Some work is performed outdoors in extremes of heat, cold, inclement weather and exposure to dust, dirt, wind, construction activities and materials and to traverse rough terrain. Other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, civil engineering, transportation engineering or related field.

• Minimum three (3) years experience in transportation planning, travel demand forecasting, traffic impact analysis, quantitative and/or qualitative analysis, including smart mobility and modeling.

• Minimum three (3) years experience reviewing subdivision and/or development plans and roadway engineering drawings in accordance with Pima County Roadway Standards and Specifications.

• Minimum three (3) years experience managing programs or projects including developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets. (This may also include transportation funding and roadway impacts fee programs and methods.).

• Minimum three (3) years professional experience applying transportation planning software and tools such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), traffic modeling software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM), or data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R).