Description:
*The application deadline has been extended to May 20, 2024*. The City of Palo Alto’s Office of Transportation seeks an experienced transportation planner who enjoys working in a dynamic, vibrant community. The Office of Transportation improves the safety of the users of all modes of transportation, reduces reliance on single- occupancy vehicles, addresses congestion, and improves mobility to support an integrated transportation system that serves local, regional, and intercity travel. The City of Palo Alto is in the top 5 US cities with the highest proportion of adult commuters who travel by bicycle, and the Office of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program supports student bicycle use of over 40% in local public middle and high schools.
The Senior Transportation Planner position is focused on the City’s Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) but will also help implement the City’s forthcoming Safety Action Plan and updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan. This role will lead and support a variety of initiatives related to the S/CAP, including but not limited to micromobility programs, Transportation Demand Management policy and programming, and mobility hub deployment. The Senior Planner will report to the Transportation Planning Manager, assist with development review, help coordinate transportation activities with other regional, state, and local transportation agencies, and prepare for and present at meetings before Council, Commissions, and the general public.
OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATIONThe Office of Transportation’s mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for Palo Alto residents, visitors, and businesses by providing efficient and cost-effective transportation services for all modes of transportation.
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HERE. IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively; ability to prepare and write high quality staff reports, professional documents, and communications;
- Ability to handle a variety of assignments and adapt quickly to changing priorities and assignments;
- Strong technical skills; familiarity and experience with GIS, data analysis, and transportation engineering knowledge highly desirable;
- A strong customer service focus and superior interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, management, elected officials, community members, and representatives of public and regulatory agencies;
- Strong project management skills; experience with development of transportation program development or in coordinating the planning and design of transportation projects.
SEIUPosition:ThispositionisrepresentedbyServiceEmployeeInternationalUnionposition(SEIU).Essential Duties:
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HERE. Minimum Qualifications:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Historic Preservation or a directly related field from an accredited college or university. An advanced degree is highly desirable, and
- Five years of suitable professional experience in urban planning (or substitute for up to two years of experience a master's degree in planning or a related field).
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Supplemental Information:
The Selection Process:
- Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email (governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates).
- Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time.
- The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
Technical Support:
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The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
More than one position may be filled from this posting.The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. - Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan
- Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary
- Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan
- Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability plan
- 12 annual paid holidays
- Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA
- 96 hours annual sick leave
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees
- One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees
- 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members
- Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only
- Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service
Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
