Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position performs technical transportation planning duties in support of department operations. An incumbent in this position may be designated "Senior Planner"or "Principal Transportation Planner."

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes socio-economic data and statistics for use in technical studies or reports.
• Updates comprehensive short-term and long-range plans with current data on demographics, housing, and economics.
• Conducts studies to assess site impact and forecast traveling trends using computerized traffic modeling programs.
• Participates in the preparation of the annual Transportation Improvement Program for scheduled infrastructure improvement of streets, highways, bikeways, walkways, public transportation, and airport development; applies for and administers associated state and federal grants.
• Performs travel time studies in the maintenance of the Congestion Management Plan.
• Maintains and updates census and demographic information.
• Writes detailed technical reports of all findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.