PLANNER I – PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

General Statement of Position:

The Planner I – Program Development works collaboratively with and supports the Palm Beach Transportation
Planning Agency’s (TPA) Program Development Team. The position’s primary responsibilities include creating
and maintaining Geographic Information Systems (GIS) datasets, maps and graphics. The position also requires
supporting the development and implementation of the TPA’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP),
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and the identification and implementation of projects in the TPA’s
State Road Modifications and Local Initiatives funding programs. All work is performed with considerable
independence and initiative under direction of the Deputy Director of Program Development.

Company
PALM BEACH- Transportation Planning Agency
301 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Salary
$54,559 - $87,295
Responsibilities

Position duties include:
• Create and maintain GIS datasets, maps and graphics to support transportation-related analysis and
web-based presentations of data.
• Support the development and implementation of the TPA’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP),
including creation of GIS project data, participation in regional planning and modeling efforts, and
creation of socioeconomic forecasts based on land use plans and population and employment trends.
• Support the development of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), including creation of GIS
project data, development of revenue forecasts, calculation of performance measures, and
documentation of compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Support the identification and implementation of projects in the TPA’s State Road Modifications and Local
Initiatives funding programs, including reviewing applications, conducting field reviews of project
locations, and reviewing design plans.
• Participate in corridor planning, multimodal planning, and transportation/land use planning.
• Perform other transportation and land use planning tasks to support TPA objectives and meet state and
federal requirements.
• Prepare maps and graphics to support TPA performance management initiatives.
• Maintain and analyze transportation data using the ESRI Suite.
• Create and design maps, data visualizations, graphics and documents using the ESRI Suite, Microsoft
Office Suite, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Prepare and present information to the TPA Board, advisory committees, outside agencies and the public.
• Oversee consultant work orders as assigned.
• Collaborate with TPA staff, consultants, local governments, partner agencies, key stakeholders, and the
public in transportation planning.

• Provide technical and advisory assistance to local governments and agencies in matters related to
pedestrian, bicycle, and transit planning.
• Perform updates to the TPA website.
• Participate in partner agency committees.
• Participate in public outreach and educational activities to share information and gather public input.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned to meet agency needs.

Knowledge
• Federal and state planning regulations related to transportation planning and programming.
• Analyze US Census and other socioeconomic data for planning purposes.
• Local government comprehensive planning requirements relating to transportation.
• Transit systems, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian facilities constructed and operated in large urban areas.
• Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and similar planning initiatives.
• Florida’s transportation planning process and programs.
Skills
• Preparing and giving oral presentations.
• Preparing and editing documents.
• Speak English fluently and is clearly understandable.
• Organize and analyze data using computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS.
Abilities
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Use computer applications including the Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suites of software.
• Serve effectively in group activities such as teams, task forces, and committees.
• Understand complex issues and explain them in “plain speak.”
• Work with minimal supervision and direction and to initiate projects, and activities without direction.
• Work under pressure/stress with an extreme level of accuracy.
• Understand and care for the diverse members of Palm Beach County’s communities.
• Be technically knowledgeable of multimodal transportation systems.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the aforementioned essential
duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning, transportation engineering, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree or any other graduate degree in urban/regional planning or a related field is preferred.
• One (1) or more years of experience in urban/regional planning, transportation engineering, or a related
field is preferred.
• A graduate degree in urban/regional planning or related field may account for one (1) year of experience.
• GIS experience is preferred.
• Experience working with a Metropolitan Planning Organization is preferred.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have or obtain a valid Florida Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.

Instructions

Submit all of the following items via email to humanresources@PalmBeachTPA.org. Applicants will not be considered if all required items are not provided.

 

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Completed and signed Employment Application
  • Samples/examples of completed work (if required by the position announcement)

Please note that unsolicited applications and resumes received when there are no advertised job vacancies will not be retained or considered.

Applications and job descriptions may be requested in an alternative format by sending an email to humanresources@PalmBeachTPA.org or contacting the HR department at 561-725-0802.

Job Type
Full-Time