The City of West Hollywood is seeking an innovative and dynamic Senior Transportation Planner with recent experience in active transportation, Vision Zero initiatives, and multimodal mobility planning to serve as a strategic leader in the Community Development Department — Long Range Planning Division! The Senior Transportation Planner will serve as the lead staff member in charge of developing and implementing forward-thinking mobility projects and policies and is responsible for enhancing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, advancing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, and fostering safer streets for all users. Core responsibilities include managing consultant contracts to carry out the work program, designing protected bike lanes, championing pedestrian safety enhancements, and advancing innovative and emerging mobility systems, among other high-profile projects that align with the City's goals for sustainability, access, and equity. In addition, this position will lead collaborative efforts with regional partners, community stakeholders, and advocacy groups to achieve innovative, inclusive, and impactful transportation solutions. This is an opportunity to lead transformative projects in a city known for its commitment to sustainability, equity, and design excellence.

The ideal candidate:

• Is committed to providing excellent customer service, is a team player, and can effectively communicate complex transportation policies, programs, and procedures to a broad audience, including residents, stakeholders, and policymakers.
• Has experience working in an environment with sensitive and confidential information, demonstrating sound judgment, personal initiative, and discretion.
• Has exceptional project management skills, a track record of delivering innovative transportation solutions, and knowledge of urban bikeway design, street design, autonomous urbanism, and active transportation design standards.
• Is skilled in developing scopes of work, managing contracts, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects through external consultants.
• Is passionate about creating safe, equitable, and accessible streets that serve all community members.

Reports to: Long Range Planning Manager

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Job Summary:

Serves as lead staff member and performs complex technical and professional functions related to transportation planning projects and programs, including: serving as project manager for various transportation programs and projects; management of traffic impact projects, related analysis, forecasting, initiatives and land use changes; providing advice; collecting, analyzing and presenting transportation related data to internal staff, various groups and organizations; interacting and preparing reports for presentation to various groups, commissions, etc.