Senior Planner - Stuart, United States - Martin County, FL

Description

Salary :
$63, $104,408.00 Annually


Location :
Stuart, FL 34996


Job Type:
Full-Time

Job Number:

01867


Department:
Public Works


Division:
Transportation Planning (MPO)

Opening Date:

04/10/2024


Closing Date:
Continuous


SUMMARY
Advanced transportation planning.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position requires public interaction or regular appearances before the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and therefore does not permit a claim for protection of your place of work if you will be claiming an exemption from Public Records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AMD ABILITIES

(Note:

The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Leads in the preparation of major Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) programs, projects and plans such as the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), travel demand modeling, freight logistics and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

Performs project reviews for multimodal infrastructure to support MPO goals and objectives.

Performs as project manager for special studies, projects and plans.

Reviews and analyzes traffic data and Geographic Information System (GIS) data.

Reviews studies conducted by other agencies.

Confers with other agencies, civic leaders, government officials, resident groups, and homeowners' associations to identify issues, goals and objectives, and to discuss alternate plans for meeting physical, social and economic needs.

Provides technical and advisory assistance to local governments and agencies.

Prepares agendas and backup for Board and advisory committee meetings as required.

Develops improved work methods to accelerate formulation and completion of planning programs and projects.

Performs work related to this job description as required.

KNOWLEDGE,


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class.

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of urban and regional planning, transportation planning, transit planning, and travel demand modeling.

Ability to interpret data and studies.

Ability to supervise planning studies and to formulate recommendations.

Ability to interpret local, state, and federal plans, laws, and regulations to other government officials and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Proficiency in the use of computer hardware and software related to the position.

Strong organizational, communication, analytical, technical writing, problem solving, decision making, and teambuilding skills.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in City, Urban and/or Regional Planning, Transportation Planning or closely related field and two (2) years' experience in professional planning work.

In-lieu of a Master's Degree, possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation, Public Administration or closely related field and four (4) years of professional planning working for a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT / EEO STATEMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment as necessary.

Occasionally lifting/ light physical work.

Occasional standing, turning, depth perception use, driving (vehicle/equip/other).

Frequent working speed.

Very frequent speaking, hearing, repetitive hand motion, hand/wrist movement.

Constant seeing, color vision use.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily indoors.

Involves frequent interaction with people.

Constantly working with adequate lighting and ventilation.

ADA/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This document may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by contacting the County ADA Coordinator , the County Administration Office , Florida Relay 711, or by completing our accessibility feedback form at


EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Florida Blue - Blue Options Medial Plan & PPO Dental:

• Employee only $ pay periods)
• Employee Family $ pay periods)

The Employee Wellness Center may be utilized by all covered employees and their covered dependents at no cost.

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Annual Funding:

• Employee only $470 ( employer funded )
• Employee Family $940 ( employer funded )

Additional Insurance Plans:
Vision
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Aflac
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Additional Benefits:

1- Paid Holiday's annually
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)

01

If you indicated that you are claiming veterans preference, please select Yes. Veterans must have been honorably discharged as indicated on their DD214 to be eligible for preference. Please submit a DD214 along with this application. If a DD214 is not submitted, you have five (5) business days to provide documentation.

Yes, claiming veterans preference.
No, not claiming veterans preference.

02

Are you a current employee of Martin County, current active volunteer for Martin County, current active intern for Martin County or performing work through temporary agency, ReSource, for services to Martin County?

Yes
No

03

Please list the highest education you possess:

Less than High School Diploma
High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalent
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate's Degree or higher

04

Please indicate your years of relevant experience:

No experience
Some experience to two (2) years of experience
Between two (2) to four (4) years of experience
Between four (4) to six (6) years of experience
Between six (6) to eight (8) years of experience
Between eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience
More than 10 years of experience

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