The Planner I/II works collaboratively to support the Palm Beach TPA's Multimodal Team. The position's primary responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of the TPA's pedestrian, bicycle, and transit plans, programs, and projects. The primary focus areas the position engages with are Vision Zero, Complete Streets, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit planning activities. Additional responsibilities include the completion of deliverables under the Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) planning grant and associated tasks. Work is performed with some independence and initiative under the direction of the Deputy Director of Multimodal.

Position duties include:

• Serve as the staff liaison to the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TD LCB) and create agenda and backup materials for quarterly meetings.
• Complete TD planning grant deliverables, including TDSP updates, CTC evaluations, and associated tasks.
• Perform multimodal corridor studies, transit-supportive land use, and first-last mile analyses.
• Support the development of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit plans, programs, and projects.
• Support the review, selection, and implementation of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit projects for funding through the TPA's List of Priority Projects (LOPP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
• Assist with the evaluation of roadway projects for Complete Streets and safety opportunities.
• Support in the development and implementation of the TPA's Vision Zero Action Plan.
• Perform technical analysis of transportation and land use planning tasks to support TPA objectives and meet state and federal requirements.
• Create, maintain, and analyze transportation data using the ESRI Suite and agency file structure.
• Create and design maps, data visualizations, graphics, and documents using the ESRI Suite, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Microsoft Office Suite, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Prepare and occasionally present information to boards, committees, partner agencies, and the public.
• Collaborate with TPA staff, consultants, local governments, partner agencies, key stakeholders, and the public in transportation planning processes.
• Participate in partner agency committees.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet agency needs.

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.
• 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.