Planner; Multimodal Transportation Planning

The hiring salary range for this position is $6,000.00 - $7,497.08/month or $3,000.00 - $3,748.54/semi-monthly depending on qualifications.

The Transportation Planning and Operations division is growing and we’re looking for motivated and creative people to join our team. DRCOG is the largest metropolitan planning organization in the mountain west and is leading exciting and innovative regional transportation initiatives. DRCOG plans for and allocates funding to transformative transportation projects that support multimodal mobility for residents and visitors throughout the Denver region.

Come join our dynamic team of transportation professionals focused on projects like regional Vision Zero, active transportation, bus rapid transit corridors, complete streets, air quality and climate, mobility analytics, emerging mobility, and regional transportation operations and technology.

We are currently recruiting for a Planner to support regional transportation planning initiatives, including participating in the development of the Regional Transportation Plan. This position will also support regional planning and implementation work related to transit, freight, Vision Zero, and Complete Streets activities. Additional primary duties include managing the region’s federal performance management program and participating in other transportation planning activities as needed.

The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado’s central front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions.

DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, and is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do. Employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.

• Researches and analyzes data and information for use in transportation planning; collaborates with regional partners and stakeholders and maintains effective working relationships; makes recommendations on regional planning and implementation initiatives and programs.
• Provides professional‑level planning services in support of a variety of internal and external planning projects and processes; serves as a DRCOG representative on committees and advisory groups; communicates regularly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads and facilitates meetings with internal and external planning partners; prepares and distributes meeting materials; develops recommendations and reports based on input received.
• Assists in the preparation of transportation plans; leads the development of functional plans; prepares maps, charts, and data visualizations; presents findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
• Provides technical assistance to local governments and other stakeholders; works closely with communities to develop strategies to advance local and regional goals.
• Researches best practices and emerging trends, technologies; identifies potential funding opportunities; makes related recommendations for implementation.
• Demonstrates a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment, both through internal and external participation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Lead activities related to performance‑based planning and programming.
• Lead activities related to Complete Streets planning and implementation.
• Support the development and maintenance of DRCOG’s Regional Transportation Plan: including but not limited to drafting text, coordinating with…