Planning Office - TRP, Transport Planning Spec ; grade J Planner

1 day ago

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT/ADMINISTRATIVE

Under general supervision, provides working level professional support in transportation planning activities including managing transportation programs, multimodal short- and long-range transportation plans and analysis of policy related to Federal programs and guidance

Primary duties of this position focus on the administration of consultant contracts, including oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and compliance with GDOT policies and procedures. Responsibilities include managing multiple Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and studies, conducting detailed invoice reviews, ensuring deliverable quality, and serving as project manager or deputy project manager for consultant‑supported efforts.

Additional responsibilities include performing professional‑level transportation planning and analysis; administering federal programs such as the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program; and supporting local governments in the development, maintenance, and implementation of transportation plans and project programming. The position prepares briefings and presentations for GDOT executive leadership and public meetings and provides guidance and mentoring to entry‑level staff. All work must support GDOT’s core planning responsibilities and align with the objectives of the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan/Statewide Transportation Plan (SSTP/SWTP).

Under general supervision, provides working level professional support in transportation planning activities including multimodal short- and long-range transportation plans and geographic planning analyses.

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include the Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in transportation ‑ related work OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Transport Planning Spec 1 (TRP
060) or position equivalent.

Duties may include performing work at a full working level in the planning and analysis of transportation systems, conducting multimodal transportation planning studies for rural and/or small urban areas or assisting local governments in developing, maintaining and implementing transportation plans for larger urban areas. Preparing presentations for executive management and public meetings; coaching entry level staff; managing internal and external consultants;

contract management and schedule tracking;
Manages multiple types of contracts and studies, including planning services contracts with statewide level scope involving the interstate system. Acts as project manager or deputy project manager for transportation planning studies. All activities will include alignment with core planning responsibilities and the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan/Statewide Transportation Plan (SSTP/SWTP).

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Geography or a related degree.
• One year in managing and/or coordinating transportation, city, urban planning, or related field.
• Experience in preparing transportation policy evaluations and recommendations for various stakeholders.
• Experience working and communicating with managers, coworkers, and external personnel in a professional, cooperative manner.
• Experience effectively managing own priorities setting well-defined and realistic personal goals.
• Experience making sound and well-informed decisions.
• Employs a results-oriented approach to completing tasks.
• Able to achieve aggressive but…