Employer? Post a Job Now

Long Range Planner

City of Bloomington

Bloomington, IN United States

How to Apply
URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomingtonindiana/jobs/5042909/long-range-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Coordinates the planning and development of capital projects that support the City's Vision Zero goal and the SS4A Safety Action Plan to improve safety for all roadway users. Assists in the design and implementation of permanent and "rapid-response" infrastructure improvements.

Manages, develops, and implements the SRTS program, ensuring its goals and policies are effectively achieved. Coordinates program activities with other City departments, local school administrations, and state and federal agencies to foster collaboration and maximize impact.

Supports the implementation of major planning initiatives, including the SS4A Safety Action Plan, ADA Transition Plan, and other plans. Makes recommendations on how to reach the City's Vision Zero goal, how to be more equitable in improvement projects, and promote sustainability.

Leads departmental public education efforts related to the SS4A Safety Action Plan in the promotion and dissemination of critical transportation safety messaging through neighborhood and community partnerships and other means. Responds to public and media inquiries concerning transportation planning in Bloomington.

Identifies long-range planning issues and potential policies, and develops work programs to support the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Monitors, tracks, and reports progress in alignment with the Plan's goals.

Develops, conducts, and leads studies, designs, and work programs for long-range and transportation projects, including but not limited to the Comprehensive Plan, sub-area plans, neighborhood plans, annexation studies, fiscal plans, corridor studies, and traffic safety analyses.

Plans and coordinates programs for the community in the areas of education, encouragement, and evaluation, including organizing the annual International Walk to School Day, and National Bike to School Day.

Reviews legislation and other developments pertaining to assigned programs, researches problematic issues and prepares recommendations; researches and reviews existing laws and regulations relating to air quality, sustainability, land use and transportation issues.

Provides staff support by researching, authoring, and presenting reports and plans to various Boards and Commissions, including the Advisory Transportation Commission, Plan Commission, Common Council, and other public meetings, as assigned. This includes preparing reports and delivering presentations as needed.

Pursues grant funding and external partnership opportunities that generate additional resources to support long-range planning projects. Assists in the preparation of grant applications and management of grant-funded projects.

Represents the City on a variety of committees, including the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Council, City's Hearing Officer, Development Review Committee, and the Bloomington Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) Technical Advisory Committee.

Coordinates, develops, and supervises intern work programs through the Department's Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs Service Corps Fellows program.

Participates in continued education and stays current with professional standards through attending conferences, and workshops that relate to the City's position and/or policy as appropriate.

Reviews requests for right-of-way and easement vacations and presents requests to the Board of

Public Works and Common Council.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience Level
Mid I (1-4 years)
AICP Level
Preferred
Specialty
Transportation Planning
Salary Range
$69,498.00 - $79,932.00 Annually

Contact Information

Ryan Robling
Phone
812-349-3423