Transportation Planner IV

Transportation Planner IV – (5290) – Citywide - (T00092)

Recruitment: REF
55475K

Published:
September 29, 2025

Accepting applications until:
October 14, 2025

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Department: Citywide
Job class: 5290-Transportation Planner IV
Salary range: $ - $
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of 10
List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

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Application Opening: September 29, 2025
Final date to receive applications
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Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through October 10, 2025 and will close any time thereafter.

Salary range: $150,384 to $182,702

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Under general administrative supervision the 5290 Transportation Planner IV performs work in transportation planning concerning public transportation, shuttle services, biking and walking, curb/parking management, paratransit, traffic management, commercial ground transportation management, and other transportation modes.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Coordinates and/or supervises the work of a group of subordinates or peers on major projects in various phases of transit or transportation planning.
• Supervises the design and preparation of models, maps, charts, drawings, publications, signage, displays and other graphic materials to illustrate plans and reports or disseminate information.
• Analyzes and evaluates social, economic and physical data and prepares reports on the more complex and difficult planning issues; may prepare grant requests, analyze applications for new services or develop project justifications.
• Prepares plans and projections of future transit or transportation conditions and trends.
• Investigates and reviews federal and state legislation and regulations for potential impact on transportation plans and policies and makes recommendations for the review process.
• Prepares and manages requests for proposals, budgets, schedules and contracts for major transportation planning projects, or for airport operational contracts.
• Represents the department in public meetings and governmental/regulatory agency hearings and peer working groups to explain planning policies, programs and projects.
• Prepares and reviews draft legislation reports for City Commission and/or Board of Supervisors.
• Applies and/or oversees computer-assisted analytical techniques to evaluate and/or forecast planning and operational data to assist in formulating transportation planning programs.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence in response to public, Commission or other agency inquiries.
• Develops, and coordinates the implementation of transportation plans, projects, and policies including transit route service and operational changes.

• Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Transportation, Transportation Engineering, Public Administration or other closely related field; AND…