Regional Transportation Planner I​/II​/III

About this Opportunity

Provides professional services and assistance for a range of transportation planning, urban design, project management and related organization services and activities.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

• I/II/III:
  • Coordinates the development and implementation of long-range planning activities including transportation, land use, and others.
  • Performs activities in support of multimodal transportation
    • Trails, transit, and pedestrian planning;
    • Grant research, writing, and technical support;
    • Education, training, and engagement of local organizations, non-profits, and interest groups;
    • Develops informational material to educate community groups to improve bicycle and pedestrian programs.
  • Develops and maintains GIS-based projects for data analysis related to long-range planning, and infrastructure investments within the MPO Planning area.
  • Researches best practices and innovative strategies related to long-range planning activities and other planning principles, projects, and makes appropriate recommendations.
  • Prepares reports, open house display materials and documentation related to planning projects.
  • Provides information and responds to internal requests and questions from the public, staff and elected officials from member jurisdictions, consultants, and other stakeholders.
  • Analyzes and prepares recommendations for ordinance and policy amendments for consideration.
  • Participates in the operation and maintenance of the Travel Demand Model including working in cooperation with the Iowa DOT Modelling staff, and other related activities.
  • Researches best practices and innovative strategies for increasing quality of life and social offerings for the purposes of workforce retention and attraction within the MPO Planning region.
  • Performs related work as required.

• Supervises, plans, and directs the work of assigned interns.

• Bachelor's Degree Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public Administration or related field and
• Up to ONE (1) year related experience in planning, urban design, or public administration or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Bachelor's Degree Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public Administration or related field and
• Three to five years related experience in planning, urban design, or public administration or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Bachelor's Degree Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public Administration or related field and
• Five to seven years related experience in planning, urban design, or public administration or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

• Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

• I: $61,484.80 - $82,992.00 annually
• II: $65,769.60 - $88,816.00 annually
• III: $75,316.80 - $ annually