Transportation Planner

EMPLOYEE CLASS: M-C

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Director of Engineering

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None.

BLS COMPARABLE: 19-3099.01 Transportation Planners

Provides co‑worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback.

• Subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screen.
• Subject to a pre‑employment criminal background check.
• As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid’s substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.
• Three years of related experience and/or training.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

To enhance development of transportation systems within the community through long‑range transportation planning in support of the Chisholm Trail Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

• Conduct specialized research; gather and analyze relevant data; write plans; perform special studies such as traffic counts, corridor studies, crash analysis, bicycle and pedestrian facility inventory, socioeconomic, demographic, and land use inventories.
• Assist with hosting Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) meetings and advising and educating local staff and elected officials on transportation issues and data.
• Coordinate with local and state transportation officials, elected officials, local government staff, consultants, and others on projects and plans.
• Schedule, organize, and attend meetings for technical committees and policy boards for Chisholm Trail MPO; prepare agendas and keep minutes; present reports, research findings, and program updates.
• Ensure funded activities meet MPO requirements.
• Ensure the MPO is operated within guidelines set forth by the state Department of Transportation (ODOT).
• Perform transportation research and analysis to support the MPO’s objectives.
• Attend ODOT workgroup meetings to participate in statewide plan development, special project selection, and provide insight into the region’s transportation systems.
• Compile data for monthly and quarterly reports and deliverables to send to ODOT to ensure grant compliance.
• Prepare reports and contracts (e.g., bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, property and right‑of‑way descriptions) and provide public access to this information.
• Understand and obey traffic regulations; operate a city vehicle to travel to job sites and transport materials for meetings.
• Participate in national, regional, and statewide transportation meetings.
• Assist with creating and submitting projects to ODOT for scoring and potential funding.
• Prepare long‑range planning documents and procedures under the guidance of the Director of Engineering.
• Monitor and participate in transportation planning activities of public and private transit and specialized transportation providers.
• Advise local governing and planning boards and citizen working groups; make presentations; support community events.
• Conduct public meetings; facilitate input; provide guidance.
• Update complex regional and county long‑range transportation plans.
• Assist with prepare grant applications.
• Review plan submittals for:
  • Private development of commercial, industrial, and residential tracts.
  • City of Enid projects prepared by consultants, including coordination of right‑of‑way acquisition, utility relocation, and overall construction.
  • ODOT projects in the City of Enid, including coordination of right‑of‑way acquisition and utility relocation.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Timely completion of assigned capital improvement projects, maintaining and improving public infrastructure in relation to health, safety, and quality of life.
• Effectiveness of design projects after completion.
• Timely response to requests from others.
• Promotion of smooth and efficient operation of the Engineering Department.
• Responsive communication with Chisholm Trail MPO.
• Maintenance of documented procedures and processes.
• Effective working…