Transportation Planner II #2010-232800-02

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Responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, design and management of the LYNX Silver Line light rail project.  

This work involves the performance and/or oversight of professional technical planning work related to the planning, design and development of a federally-funded transit construction project.  Work will include responsibility in one or more of the following areas: environmental planning, agency coordination, community involvement, and operations planning/ridership analysis. 

The applicant should be experienced with the federal environmental processes and requirements and should have excellent public communication skills.

Transit experience is preferred.

• Assists in the completion of the federal project development process for a major transit construction project.
• Assists in preparation of Environmental Impact Statement(s) and other planning studies.
• Reviews consultant work products, including environmental technical analysis and reports.
• Coordinates with other departments/divisions and agencies for technical reviews, tracks review status and resolves comments.
• Participates in/leads meetings with various groups including other City departments, consultants, and local, state, and federal governmental agencies.
• Coordinates between the various components of the Silver Line program, including the Rail-Trail and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) studies.
• Assists with the planning and scheduling of public involvement activities.
• Participates in/leads meetings with the public, stakeholders, businesses and property owners affected by the proposed project.
• Prepares materials for presentations to citizen groups, technical groups, and others as required.
• Plans and establishes deadlines to assure timely completion of projects.
• Participates in the collection of data necessary to provide technical analysis and forecasting of transit service utilization.
• Prepares technical reports, correspondence, and progress reports, as directed.
• Supervises and assists in the preparation of visual aids and maps.
• Performs other duties as required

• Knowledge of transportation/transit planning principles and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of transit/land use relationships.
• Knowledge of federal and state requirements for the completion of the environmental review process
• Ability to work on various projects simultaneously under strict timelines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent public presentation skills Knowledge and understanding of transit/land use relationships Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to carry at least 20 lbs.
• Walking  
• Sitting  
• Bending  
• Twisting  
• Reaching  
• Kneeling  

Sensory Requirements:  

• Speech  
• Touch  
• Hearing  
• Vision (near, distance and peripheral

Requires a valid driver's license and a good driving record with the ability to obtain a City driving permit  

Two to five years’ experience in public transit/transportation planning.

Exposure to land use and environmental planning, community involvement, with project management experience is preferred.  

Experience using Geographic Information Systems (Arcview/ArcInfo) software a plus.

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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