Planner at Broward County Board of County Commissioners - University of the District of Columbia : Job Details

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.High Deductible Health Plan - Bi-Weekly Premiums:Single $10.90 - Family $80.79Includes County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 Annually457 Deferred Compensation Employee MatchUp to 40 Hours ofJob Basis Leave for Eligible PositionsTuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K Annually)JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIMEThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Transportation Department is seeking qualified candidates for Planner in its Service & Strategic Planning Division.The Planner (Service Planner) leads the preparation of transit service plans, near/long-term transit ridership projections, and monitors key transit performance indicators and transit service standards. Duties for this position involve performing planning duties specifically related to the design and analysis of transit services. These analyses are used to create various reports for response to inquiries and complaints regarding route performance and design.General DescriptionPerforms advanced professional planning work in the area of transit service activities and planning transit service operations.Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, Geographic Information System (GIS), Geography or closely related field.Special Certifications and Licenses RequiredMust possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license for duration of appointment.Preferences2+ years transit service planning, transit operations, and/or public transportation experience1+ years demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel or business intelligence platforms to monitor performance measures, synthesize data and build charts, graphs, tables, and reports1+ years demonstrated experience using service planning software (e.g., Remix, Hastus, or similar)1+ years demonstrated experience in ESRI ArcGIS and related suite of products to create maps, perform spatial analysis, and build storymaps/dashboardsForeign Language Proficiency (Spanish, French, French Creole, or Portuguese)American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) CertificationGIS Professional (GISP) CertificationMaster's degree or higher in a field of study related to the area of assignmentDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Executes, develops, and implements planning work related to urban planning, comprehensive planning, demographics, and Geographical Information System (GIS).Receives, routes, and responds to plan review requests; responds to phone and e-mail inquiries related to comments provided; coordinates the review process; maintains databases and plan files; accepts plans on behalf of the agency.Responds to co-worker, contractor, and citizen requests regarding plans, policies, standards, projects, and inspections.Conducts review of land use changes, development proposals, and public works projects along transit corridors to assess impacts to transit services.Assists in general management of section operations; creates and maintains GIS datasets; provides GIS products and analysis for decision making; collects, manipulates, and analyzes demographic data; provides assistance and information related to demographics to the general public and other governmental agencies.Implements and administrates comprehensive planning functions in compliance with state statute requirements.Reviews sources of information, current literature, and recent developments regarding urban planning and provide recommendations to project leaders.Reviews and compiles raw and summary data from operational materials and sources, makes mathematical calculations.Recommends reporting formats and procedures and prepares statistical reports summarizing the activities of the division/office.Researches and stays abreast of current transit industry trends and developments.Analyzes impact and evaluates current and proposed transit service based on ridership, passenger convenience, productivity, and budget.Assists in providing statistical and reporting data for annual submission to the National Transit Database.Responds to inquiries and complaints from internal and external customers related to transit service.Coordinates, collects, and maintains relevant transit datasets.Prepares analyses regarding route characteristics, ridership, and performance indicators.Represents Transit Division on various internal and external committees and in public outreach including community meetings to discuss service-related information.Maintains/Establishes working relationships with peer agencies and coordinates exchange of information when inquiries are made.Performs related work as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical DemandsPerforms light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)None.SPECIAL INFORMATIONManages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.County Core CompetenciesCollaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesDuring emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics.#J-18808-Ljbffr