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Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Lead Planner - TIP Coordinator

Salary: $77,911 – $119,158

Description
The Lead Planner and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Coordinator works collaboratively with and supports the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency’s (TPA) Programs Team. The position’s primary responsibility includes overseeing the development of the TIP, the 5-year programming of transportation projects for the Palm Beach TPA. This includes the compilation of the List of Priority Projects (LOPP), creation of the draft TIP, amendments and modifications, and reporting on the status of projects.

The position also requires leading the TPA’s Performance Measures and Congestion Management Process, administering the TPA’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC), administering TPA local funding programs, and coordinating with transportation partners on project review and delivery; and performing other tasks as directed. Work is performed with a high degree of independence and initiative under the direction of the Deputy Director of Programs.

Position Duties

  • Develop and monitor the TPA’s TIP, as well as process all amendments to the TIP and develop necessary backup materials to support amendments.
  • Maintain status of projects, historic funding, and other project details in a database.
  • Serve as the staff liaison and administer the CAC, to include agenda and backup preparation for monthly meetings and special subcommittee meetings as required.
  • Monitor, update, and evaluate performance measures of the TPA and performance of the transportation system using a GIS database environment other data programs.
  • Prepare and present information to the TPA Board, advisory committees, outside agencies and the public.
  • Administer and monitor the Local Initiatives funding program.
  • Participate in regional planning and travel demand modeling efforts when necessary.
  • Maintain and analyze transportation data using the ESRI Suite.
  • Create and design maps, data visualizations, graphics and documents using the ESRI Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Oversee consultant work orders as assigned.
  • Collaborate with others and serve on committees with TPA staff, consultants, local governments, partner agencies, key stakeholders, and the public in transportation planning.
  • Participate in corridor planning, multimodal planning, and transportation/land use planning.
  • Prepare maps and graphics to support TPA projects and performance management initiatives.
  • Provide technical and advisory assistance to local governments and agencies in matters related to transportation planning.
  • Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet agency needs.

Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the aforementioned essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning or a related field is required.
  • Master’s degree in urban/regional planning or a related field is preferred.
  • Four (4) or more years of in urban/regional planning or a related field is required.
  • GIS experience analyzing transportation data and producing maps is preferred.
  • Experience working with a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is preferred.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.

Licenses
Must have or obtain a valid Florida Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.

Knowledge

  • Federal and state planning regulations related to transportation planning and programming.
  • Analyze US Census and other socioeconomic data for planning purposes.
  • Local government comprehensive planning requirements relating to transportation.
  • Long-range planning, including prediction of travel demand, forecast of financial resources, and selection of eligible projects.
  • Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and similar planning and safety initiatives.
  • Florida Design standards for designing and implementing transportation projects.
  • Florida’s transportation planning process and programs.

Skills

  • Preparing and giving oral presentations.
  • Preparing and editing documents.
  • Speak English fluently.
  • Organize and analyze data using computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, ArcGIS, and other data programs.

Abilities

  • Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
  • Use computer applications including the Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suites software.
  • Serve effectively in group activities such as teams, task forces, and committees.
  • Understand complex issues and explain them in “plain speak.”
  • Work with minimal supervision and direction and to initiate projects, and activities without direction.
  • Work under pressure/stress with an extreme level of accuracy.
  • Understand and care for the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the local community.
  • Be technically knowledgeable of multimodal transportation systems.
  • Ability to travel for events, training and other TPA functions.

How to Apply
Submit all of the following items via email to HumanResources@PalmBeachTPA.org:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Completed and signed Employment Application (PDF)
  • Samples/examples of completed work (if applying for a planning or public relations position)