Description

DEADLINE TO APPLY: First Review - Friday, March 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST.

THE DEPARTMENT

This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at the Assistant or Associate Transportation Engineer level depending on experience and possession of professional engineer certification.

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs professional transportation planning work; utilizes sophisticated, computerized travel demand forecasting models; conducts advanced level transportation impact studies; prepares plans, studies and reports.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Associate Transportation Planner in Public Works – Engineering and Transportation is a journey level class that leads the Transportation Planning activities relating to multi-modal transportation and associated projects, master plans, specific plans, policies, and programs. The Associate Transportation Planner provides input and technical support to the Transportation Manager in reviewing regional studies such as the Regional Transportation Plan-Sustainable Communities Strategy, Transit Plans, Community Based Transportation Plans, and Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans.

This position also provides support for grant-funding to deliver transportation capital improvements projects, in coordination with Caltrans, Alameda County Transportation Commission, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and other agencies. The Associate Transportation Planner under the supervision of the Transportation Manager will identify and pursue grant funding opportunities through the Alternative Transportation Program (ATP), Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Sustainable Community – Technical Assistance Program (SC-TAP), and other similar programs.

This position requires a high level of coordination and interaction with commissions, councils, and citizens groups. The Associate Transportation Planner may review and check the work of subordinate personnel on specific projects for technical accuracy. Additional duties may include procurement of consultants, and consultant contract management.

This position requires a high degree of independent judgment exercised on diverse and specialized assignments. It is further distinguished by its major program coordination responsibilities.

Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of this position would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain them would be:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Business or Public Administration or a closely related discipline.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional level experience in transportation planning or a closely related field.

License and Certification: Possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license.

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is desirable.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of transportation operations and planning.
• State, Federal and Local laws and regulations related to transportation planning functions.
• Current theory and application of travel demand forecasting models.
• Administrative, legal and technical processes involved in a transportation impact fee program.
• Transit, paratransit, ridesharing and transportation demand management techniques.

Ability to:

• Use applications of multi-modal travel demand models.
• Formulate technical analysis and prepare documents necessary to implement a transportation fee program.
• Conduct and monitor studies or projects related to transportation planning, impacts, operational and capacity analysis, complete streets analysis, parking, transit or associated topics.
• Operate microcomputers and apply transportation analysis software, including intersection capacity analysis programs.
• Review and evaluate site and land development plans to determine their consistency or compatibility with transportation design and operational standards, and to recommend improvements or modifications.
• Coordinate work and projects with other city, county, regional and state transportation planning agencies, and with other departments and divisions within the city.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Supplemental Information

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) Year

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application, the required licenses, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire*, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Be sure to scan and attach a copy of the required documents to your online application . Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Based on the information provided, those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, and/or written examination.

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department. Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

• Completion of this Supplemental Questionnaire is required for your application to be considered and is an integral part of the examination process. Writing ‘see resume’ or ‘N/A’ is not a sufficient response. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from NEOGOV/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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