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DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of entry level transportation planning, development, and operations projects and programming work of routine difficulty.  Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Transportation Services Manager. This position does not exercise supervision over others.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, performs data collection, analysis, research activities and reporting related to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP).  Develops and assists with implementation of NTMP projects, which includes the deployment of a radar speed trailer at various locations throughout the Town.
• Serve as primary staff contact for citizen inquiries, suggestions, and concerns related to traffic calming and traffic safety.    Maintains a positive customer service demeanor and delivers service in a respectful and patient manner.

• Serve as lead staff on managing the downtown parking and residential/school parking programs. 
• Represent the Town on a variety of regional and subregional transportation committees and collaborative efforts.
• Coordinate intra- and inter-departmental responses to transportation and traffic projects.  Work closely with engineering, maintenance, planning, and police staff on a wide range of municipal transportation and traffic issues.

• Assists in the review of and provides input on proposed development and Capital Improvement plans with regard to transportation facilities.
• Assists in the planning and coordination of special projects, presentations, and activities for public outreach events; makes public presentations to community groups, stakeholder groups, educational institutions, and other organizations.

• Under direction, apply highway design standards, criteria and policies; utilize accident and traffic volume records and traffic control device inventory to produce a complete and creative solution to traffic problems; perform traffic studies and analysis including review of accident reports and preparation of collision diagrams.

• Assists in the administration of program and project budgets.  Research alternative funding opportunities; identifies and applies for grant opportunities to support program area and community infrastructure and safety projects.
• Provides staff support to Town Council, Commission(s) and other advisory board(s). Represents the Town by attending and participating in related meetings with local, state, and federal agencies and professional groups.
• Drafts, develops, prepares, and reviews technical reports, policy updates, planning documents, procedures, ordinances, and other written materials and communications related to program area for a variety of internal and external audiences such as staff, stakeholder groups, Town Council, and the public.  Develops and maintains content on Town webpages.
• Conforms with all safety rules and performs work in a safe manner.
• Performs as a member of a team, assisting with development of division goals and objectives and contributes to the achievement of goals and objectives.  Maintains effective work relationships.
• Complies with all Administrative Policies.  Performs work in accordance with Town Policies and Municipal Code sections applicable to position.

• Perform duties within OSHA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic analytical and research techniques and methodology.
• General transportation planning and operations principles and techniques. 
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and best practices with regard to transportation planning and programs

Ability to:

• Collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to traffic and transportation planning.  
• Develop clear and concise written and oral reports, recommendations, or other information summarizing technical issues to a general audience.
• Use a computer to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Make effective public presentations to varied audiences including elected officials and various community groups.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two (2) years of municipal experience in transportation planning or related field.

Education:

Bachelors degree in transportation planning, city, and regional planning, urban studies, civil engineering, environmental studies, or related field. 

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License, or license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 30 days of hire.

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The Senior Planner is an important member of the Community Development Department team, which includes Planning, Community Preservation (Code Enforcement) and Economic Development divisions. This position reports to the Deputy Community Development Director and is expected to exercise independent judgement with a moderate amount of oversight. The senior planner would focus primarily on current planning project entitlement requests, but, as is the case for a small-city organization, would be exposed to many different professional opportunities within the department and across divisions, such as policy development and implementation, affordable housing programs, administrative improvements, community outreach and communications, and leadership development.  This position will represent the City at meetings with public officials, regulatory bodies, the business community, policy and advisory boards, community groups, and the public. The senior planner does not have any direct reports. However, there may be future opportunities to supervise staff, depending on the qualifications and interest of the candidate selected for the position.

Applicants are encouraged to review the class specification minimum qualifications required for the position at: Senior Planner Classification

The Town of Moraga is a picturesque community tucked in the beautiful hillsides of San Francisco’s East Bay in Contra Costa County. Located 22 miles east of San Francisco and 10 miles from Oakland, Moraga is a small, family-oriented bedroom community offering a quiet semi-rural lifestyle within easy reach of big city amenities. The Town offers a unique blend of residential areas, two shopping centers and open hillsides. Moraga is also the home of Saint Mary’s College. The Town of Moraga is a general law city with a population of about 16,000. With a Council-Manager form of government, the Town has a small (36.5 FTE) but dynamic staff that works closely across all departments to provide high quality services to its residents and businesses.

The Principal Planner plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages staff and specific operations of the Planning function including current and long-range planning, zoning, development, and environmental review; prepares and presents a variety of studies, ordinances, and staff reports to Planning Commission/Design Review Board and the Town Council and serves on local and regional planning and technical review committee; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Planning Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

The City of Thousand Oaks Community Development department has an excellent opportunity for an individual with a diverse background in city planning, including development planning and advanced planning.  The ideal candidate will be innovative, collaborative, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and perform a variety of planning duties with competence and professionalism.  

The City will fill the position at the Assistant, Associate, or Senior Planner level depending on candidate qualifications.

Primary responsibilities may include:

• Manage and process applications for advance planning, development projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and institutional proposals
• Assist with General Plan update and downtown revitalization projects
• Consult and advise property owners, architects, engineers, contractors and public regarding City policies, standards, and procedures
• Prepare written communications including staff reports and analytical reports
• Present information to City Council, Planning Commission, and other groups

The City of Thousand Oaks is in search of an Assistant/Associate Transit Planner for the City’s award-winning public transit program.  The Assistant/Associate Transit Planner will be responsible for a range of duties in support of transit operations, including planning, implementing, overseeing, and coordinating key transit programs and initiatives, coordination with contracting agencies, other City divisions, vendors, and the general public. Experience in public transit agency, preferably in a contract operation environment, is desirable. Position will be filled at either the entry-level Assistant classification or the journey level Associate classification based on qualifications and experience. Persons seeking to transition to senior program management over time are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct transit related research, studies, and surveys ranging from routine to complex
• Analyze and interpret data to define transit needs (route planning, stop locations, and community needs)
• Maintain complex databases of transit related information and dissemination of same for state and federal reporting needs
• Design of new routes, routes structures, and route timing
• Assist in the preparation of reports and findings related to operational efficiency of bus routes and services
• Assist in researching, negotiating, and monitoring assigned contracts and agreements with outside providers; ensure work complies with contracts and agreements

The City is seeking an innovative and proactive Deputy Community Development Director with positive, forward-thinking perspectives. The Deputy Community Development Director – Planning and Development Services will direct and manage the planning function (development and environmental planning) from concept to final inspection, and will oversee permit processing, development planning, code compliance and building functions. This Deputy will also serve as Department liaison to the Planning Commission.

The Deputy Community Development Director will assist in integrating the City’s vision, goals, and people strategy with the business strategy of the Community Development Department; directing, planning and organizing Community Development services, programs, and operations; developing and implementing policy; crafting and accomplishing department and City objectives, goals, and performance metrics within guidelines established by the City Council and City Manager. The Deputy Community Development Director must exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion along with political acumen and an understanding of the needs of the business community.

Please refer to the job announcement/recruitment brochure for additional information about the position and qualities of the ideal Deputy Community Development Director.

Job Announcement URL

https://www.toaks.org/Home

Please see the job description and announcement below.

THE POSITION

Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Transportation Division as the Senior Transportation Engineer. Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Senior Transportation Engineer will manage the development of the Citywide Multi-modal Improvement Study; provide oversight and management on major strategic initiatives as stipulated by City Council; manage the City’s Traffic Management Center; plan, assign and review the work of transportation engineering staff; perform technical evaluations related to traffic operations in the City, including signal system operations, streetlight system operations, management of neighborhood traffic calming efforts; perform complex and advanced transportation engineering related studies; and provide overall support to the Transportation Manager.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: First application review on or before January 10, 2020

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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