Planner (Transportation/Service & Strategic Planning)

Broward County, Florida
$65,401.26 - $104,381.37 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Plantation
1100 South Fig Tree Lane (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2024
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES Benefits of Broward County Employment High Deductible Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $10.90 - Family $80.79 Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 Annually Consumer-Driven Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums: Single $82.64 - Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match Eleven (11) Paid Holidays Each Year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 Weeks Per Year Up to 40 Hours of Job Basis Leave for Eligible Positions Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually) Paid Parental Leave *JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME* The Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for Planner in its Service & Strategic Planning Division. The Planner (Service Planner) leads the preparation of transit service plans, near/long-term transit ridership projections, and monitors key transit performance indicators and transit service standards. Duties for this position involve performing planning duties specifically related to the design and analysis of transit services. These analyses are used to create various reports for response to inquiries and complaints regarding route performance and design. General Description Performs advanced professional planning work in the area of transit service activities and planning transit service operations. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, Geographic Information System (GIS), Geography or closely related field. International Degree Information: For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have the degree evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members . To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members . Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources. Special Certifications and Licenses Required Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license for duration of appointment Preferences 2+ years transit service planning, transit operations, and/or public transportation experience 1+ years demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel or business intelligence platforms to monitor performance measures, synthesize data and build charts, graphs, tables, and reports 1+ years demonstrated experience using service planning software (e.g., Remix, Hastus, or similar) 1+ years demonstrated experience in ESRI ArcGIS and related suite of products to create maps, perform spatial analysis, and build storymaps/dashboards Foreign Language Proficiency (Spanish, French, French Creole, or Portuguese) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification GIS Professional (GISP) Certification Master's degree or higher in a field of study related to the area of assignment DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Executes, develops, and implements planning work related to urban planning, comprehensive planning, demographics, and Geographical Information System (GIS). Receives, routes, and responds to plan review requests; responds to phone and e-mail inquiries related to comments provided; coordinates the review process; maintains databases and plan files; accepts plans on behalf of the agency. Responds to co-worker, contractor, and citizen requests regarding plans, policies, standards, projects, and inspections. Conducts review of land use changes, development proposals, and public works projects along transit corridors to assess impacts to transit services. Assists in general management of section operations; creates and maintains GIS datasets; provides GIS products and analysis for decision making; collects, manipulates, and analyzes demographic data; provides assistance and information related to demographics to the general public and other governmental agencies. Implements and administrates comprehensive planning functions in compliance with state statute requirements. Reviews sources of information, current literature, and recent developments regarding urban planning and provide recommendations to project leaders. Reviews and compiles raw and summary data from operational materials and sources, makes mathematical calculations. Recommends reporting formats and procedures and prepares statistical reports summarizing the activities of the division/office. Researches and stays abreast of current transit industry trends and developments. Analyzes impact and evaluates current and proposed transit service based on ridership, passenger convenience, productivity, and budget. Assists in providing statistical and reporting data for annual submission to the National Transit Database. Responds to inquiries and complaints from internal and external customers related to transit service. Coordinates, collects, and maintains relevant transit datasets. Prepares analyses regarding route characteristics, ridership, and performance indicators. Represents Transit Division on various internal and external committees and in public outreach including community meetings to discuss service-related information. Maintains/Establishes working relationships with peer agencies and coordinates exchange of information when inquiries are made. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None. SPECIAL INFORMATION Competencies Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options. Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays. Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing. County Core Competencies All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.