ASSOCIATE/SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
STAN COG
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Management
Posted on August 18, 2019
The Stanislaus Council of Governments Invites Applications for the Position
ASSOCIATE / SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
Annual Salary Range - Senior Transportation Planner: $76,941-$107,120
Associate Transportation Planner: $64,890 to $85,078
Final Filing Date: September
THE POSITION
The Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is seeking qualified candidates for Transportation
Planner positions at either the Associate Transportation Planner OR Senior Transportation Planner level
to perform professional level work in the field of regional and urban transportation planning and related
work as required.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the implementation of the brand new Measure L
Transportation Ordinance and Expenditure Plan for the Stanislaus region. This measure raised the sales
tax in Stanislaus County on April 1, 2017, by one-half cent for 25 years to improve local streets and roads,
improve connectivity and reduce congestion. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the
implementation of the brand new Measure L Transportation Ordinance.
This position performs professional planning duties related to the planning, programming and funding of
transportation projects in the Stanislaus Region; represents StanCOG at a variety of policy and planning
development meetings with state and federal agencies, local jurisdictions, and the public; ensures that
projects are completed within established timelines and budget parameters; provides complex technical
planning and research expertise to assist management in analysis of regional policy issues; performs
special projects as assigned and related work as required. The Senior Planner provides direct
supervision, training and guidance to subordinate staff.
The Associate Planner is distinguished from the Senior Planner by the level of skill, knowledge,
education and experience. The starting salary and decision to offer the position at an Associate or Senior
level will be made at the end of the recruitment process based on these considerations.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of transportation planning experience with expertise
in the federal and state programming process at a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) level.
Additionally, the candidate will have demonstrated experience in the development and management of
the Federal Transportation Improvement Program, State Transportation Improvement Program,
Regional Transportation Program, as well as, federal and state funding programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Represents StanCOG in statewide and regional transportation funding meetings; conducts
research and analysis regarding federal and state transportation funding legislation.
Administers grant programs, assists staff, management and representatives from local
jurisdictions in the research and development of applications for grant funding.
Plans, coordinates and facilitates a variety of policy and planning committee and public
participation meetings to present information, to promote programs and services, to stimulate
discussion and/or facilitate consensus.
The Senior Planner plans, schedules, prioritizes and assigns planning projects and activities for
staff; communicates status of projects to executive management and works cooperatively to
schedule activities according to established and specific operational priorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education and Experience:
Associate Transportation Planner
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in regional, urban or
transportation planning, community development, public policy or a related field; and two (2)
years of professional regional, urban or transportation planning experience; OR
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in majors listed above and one (1)
year of progressively responsible professional regional, urban or transportation planning
experience.
Senior Transportation Planner
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in regional, urban or
transportation planning, community development, public policy or a related field; and five
(5)years of public agency experience in urban, regional, transit or transportation planning; OR
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in majors listed above and one (2)
year of progressively responsible professional regional, urban or transportation planning
experience.
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices of regional, urban and/or transportation planning and policy development;
principles of effective project management; local state and federal transportation funding mechanisms;
effective public speaking and presentation techniques; modern office procedures, standard computer
software systems and equipment.
Ability to:
Perform complex professional planning work with significant initiative and minimum supervision;
establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during performance or work
duties and responsibilities; effectively organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and tasks
with successful completion under critical timelines; analyze and compile technical, financial and
statistical information and prepare reports; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
analyze complex problems and identify logical solutions. The Senior Planner assigns, directs and
evaluates the work of professional and technical planning staff.
APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURE
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through Governmentjobs.com
Candidates can access the application HERE. Complete the online application, the required supplemental
questionnaire, and submit a cover letter and resume. All materials must be included to be considered as
a candidate.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate through the application materials that they meet the qualifications
listed above. For additional information please visit www.stancog.org
NOTE: Neither Regional Government Services nor StanCOG are responsible for failure of Internet forms
or email in follow up communications.
BENEFIT OVERVIEW
Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision and life insurances are offered.
Retirement: Employees become members of the Stanislaus County Employees Retirement System
(StanCERA). A deferred compensation plan is also available. StanCOG also participates in Social Security.
Holidays: A total of thirteen (13) paid holidays are provided annually.
Vacation: Ten (10) to twenty-five (25) days per year, depending on tenure.
Sick Leave: Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of approximately one (1) day per month.
Work Commute Incentives: Employees are eligible to receive work commute incentives for utilizing public transit, vanpool, carpool, walking or bicycling.
Flexible Time: A modified nine-day/80-hour work schedule is offered.
ABOUT THE AGENCY
The Stanislaus Council of Governments is an association of city and county governments created to address regional transportation issues. It is a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), a state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), and the Local Transportation Authority (LTA) for the Stanislaus region.
The stanislaus Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer