Principal Transportation Planner

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Principal Transportation Planner

Salary

$59,809.62 - $132,095.08 Annually

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07134PF

Department

D O T Engineering

Opening Date

05/30/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Seeking a dedicated Transportation Planner to join our Department of Transportation team. This role demands a blend of organizational, technical, and analytical skills to oversee transportation planning operations. The successful candidate will manage key elements of the County’s comprehensive plan, Land Development Code, and Administrative Codes, and spearhead planning initiatives for transportation infrastructure to accommodate growth. This includes crafting planning documents and delivering insightful reports.

Why Join Our Transportation Planning Team?

Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic group that values exceptional communication skills . Here’s why you should consider this opportunity:

• Cultivate Your Expertise: You’ll apply your in-depth knowledge of transportation planning principles and navigate through complex legal frameworks, ensuring that our community’s infrastructure meets the highest standards.

• Showcase Your Communication Skills: Whether it’s through a report or a presentation, your ability to convey planning information effectively in both oral and written formats will be central to your role.

• Build Valuable Relationships: Your work will put you at the heart of the community, connecting with stakeholders ranging from government officials to local citizens, shaping the future of our transportation landscape.

  This role isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to make a tangible impact on the community while growing professionally in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop the annual Public Facilities Level of Service and Concurrency Inventory and Projections Report to identify public facility capacities.

• Lead and manage reviews for zoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) cases, and actively participate in public meetings and hearings with the Board of County Commissioners, hearing examiners, and advisory committees on transportation and infrastructure planning matters.

• Maintain and update the Transportation Element/Maps and other infrastructure components of the comprehensive plan, along with associated Land Development Code and Administrative Code sections.

• Represent the Department of Transportation (DOT) at the Technical Advisory Committee of the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), collaborating with MPO staff on the Long Range Transportation Plan.

• Conduct annual revisions of the project scoring spreadsheet and perform cost estimations for transportation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) priorities.

• Oversee contract management for periodic updates of various impact fee studies.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in planning, engineering, or a related field that applies to the area of specialization and two years of professional experience in a government agency or private firm doing work in city, county, regional or state transportation planning or transportation engineering.

• Experience in the administration and direction of transportation planning activities preferred.

• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

• Exceptional writing and presentation capabilities.

• In-depth knowledge of transportation planning principles and a strong grasp of relevant legal frameworks.

• Proficient in conveying planning information effectively in both oral and written formats.

• Skilled in fostering professional relationships with various stakeholders, including government officials and community members.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in planning, engineering, or a related field that is applicable to the area of specialization and two years of professional experience in a government agency or private firm doing work in city, county, regional or state transportation planning or transportation engineering?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience that qualifies you for this position including employment history and dates. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A".

  03

  Please describe your experience in the administration and direction of transportation planning activities. If this does not apply to you, respond with "N/A".

  04

  The workdays and hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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