ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER (PRINCIPAL PLANNER)
Salary:
$96,824.
00 - $147,867.
20 Annually Location :
Arlington METRO-accessible , VA Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
3119-23I-DES-HQ Department:
Department of Environmental Services Division:
DES Transportation Planning Opening Date:
06/16/2023 Closing Date:
Continuous Position Information Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to serve as an active transportation strategist and develop innovative multimodal transportation planning solutions that support public safety missions, critical infrastructure, and essential services for 3,700 employees and 238,000 residents across a 26 square-mile urban community? The Transportation Planning and Capital Projects Management (TPCPM) Bureau within the is seeking a highly motivated Active Transportation Planner (Principal Planner) to lead and contribute to a wide range of planning efforts related to active transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian programs, trails coordination, and multimodal transportation plans and technical studies.
Specific duties include:
Developing long-range transportation studies and reports, including elements related to bicycle, pedestrian, and micromobility device travel; Managing projects to improve infrastructure for active transportation modes, including CIP development for WalkArlington and BikeArlington capital projects; Supporting the Bicycle and Pedestrian advisory committees and attending meetings as needed; Reviewing plans for multimodal transportation infrastructure to ensure compliance with the County's Master Transportation Plan; Serving as the TPCPM/DOT liaison on plans, programs, and studies led by County departments and external agencies (e.
g.
, VDOT, Fairfax County, etc.
); Facilitating meetings and work sessions to develop and communicate input from DOT; Supporting the County's Vision Zero Action Plan implementation and tracking, and other efforts to enhance safety for all modes of active transportation; Developing and presenting recommendations on current active transportation and planning issues to Senior Management, the County Manager, the County Board, the Transportation Commission and other organizations; Serving as a Countywide subject matter expert on the topics of active transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian and micromobility programs; and Performing other job-related duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Ability to be a collaborative problem solver; Demonstrated understanding of the complexities and challenges of transportation planning in a municipal government; Project management skills necessary for leading and contributing to numerous initiatives concurrently; Ability to work independently or collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams; and Communication and presentation skills to interact with interagency staff, external agencies, and public stakeholders.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning/Studies, Geography, Social or Environmental Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university; Significant and progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, active transportation programming, project management, or related program areas.
Substitution:
Additional education may be substituted for experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in a related field and experience in one or more of the following:
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Designation; Application of multimodal transportation planning principles and practices; Management of transportation plans, studies, or projects; Preparing, writing, and presenting study findings, complex reports, project plans, and recommendations; and Working for a government organization in an urban environment.
Special Requirements Driver's License:
The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license.
The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
Background Check:
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information Work Hours:
This is a 40 hour a week position with flexible work schedule Monday through Friday between 8 am to 6 pm.
Evening and weekend work will occasionally be required to attend community, regional, and other meetings.
This position is telework eligible and thus may work remotely part of the time.
The official title of the position is Principal Planner.
Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan.
For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits Each section of the application must be completed.
A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to the questions.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note:
This recruitment is open until the position is filled with a preferred filing date of July 14, 2023.
Applications submitted by this date will receive first consideration.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Qualified applicants in this first group will be referred to the hiring manager and interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs.
Applications received after May 12th, may be considered if a hire is not made from applicants received by the preferred filing date.
The application process will close when the position has been filled or when enough qualified applications have been received.
#LI-Hybrid Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department.
Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system.
Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include:
(1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process.
Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 What is your highest level of completed education? High School/Equivalent Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree in related field Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field Masters' Degree in related field Masters' Degree in unrelated field 02 How much experience do you have in transportation planning? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more 03 How much experience do you have with active transportation programming? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more 04 How much experience do you have with project management? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more 05 Do you have American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation? Yes No 06 Please describe your experience with the following (Do not put see resume as your answer):
Application of mutimodal transportation planning principles and practices; Management of transportation plans, studies, or projects; Preparing, writing, and presenting study findings, complex reports, project plans, and recommendations; and Working for a government organization in an urban environment.
Required Question Recommended Skills Civil Engineering Communication Consulting Ecology Geography Infrastructure Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$96,824.
00 - $147,867.
20 Annually Location :
Arlington METRO-accessible , VA Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
3119-23I-DES-HQ Department:
Department of Environmental Services Division:
DES Transportation Planning Opening Date:
06/16/2023 Closing Date:
Continuous Position Information Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to serve as an active transportation strategist and develop innovative multimodal transportation planning solutions that support public safety missions, critical infrastructure, and essential services for 3,700 employees and 238,000 residents across a 26 square-mile urban community? The Transportation Planning and Capital Projects Management (TPCPM) Bureau within the is seeking a highly motivated Active Transportation Planner (Principal Planner) to lead and contribute to a wide range of planning efforts related to active transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian programs, trails coordination, and multimodal transportation plans and technical studies.
Specific duties include:
Developing long-range transportation studies and reports, including elements related to bicycle, pedestrian, and micromobility device travel; Managing projects to improve infrastructure for active transportation modes, including CIP development for WalkArlington and BikeArlington capital projects; Supporting the Bicycle and Pedestrian advisory committees and attending meetings as needed; Reviewing plans for multimodal transportation infrastructure to ensure compliance with the County's Master Transportation Plan; Serving as the TPCPM/DOT liaison on plans, programs, and studies led by County departments and external agencies (e.
g.
, VDOT, Fairfax County, etc.
); Facilitating meetings and work sessions to develop and communicate input from DOT; Supporting the County's Vision Zero Action Plan implementation and tracking, and other efforts to enhance safety for all modes of active transportation; Developing and presenting recommendations on current active transportation and planning issues to Senior Management, the County Manager, the County Board, the Transportation Commission and other organizations; Serving as a Countywide subject matter expert on the topics of active transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian and micromobility programs; and Performing other job-related duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Ability to be a collaborative problem solver; Demonstrated understanding of the complexities and challenges of transportation planning in a municipal government; Project management skills necessary for leading and contributing to numerous initiatives concurrently; Ability to work independently or collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams; and Communication and presentation skills to interact with interagency staff, external agencies, and public stakeholders.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning/Studies, Geography, Social or Environmental Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university; Significant and progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, active transportation programming, project management, or related program areas.
Substitution:
Additional education may be substituted for experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in a related field and experience in one or more of the following:
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Designation; Application of multimodal transportation planning principles and practices; Management of transportation plans, studies, or projects; Preparing, writing, and presenting study findings, complex reports, project plans, and recommendations; and Working for a government organization in an urban environment.
Special Requirements Driver's License:
The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license.
The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
Background Check:
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information Work Hours:
This is a 40 hour a week position with flexible work schedule Monday through Friday between 8 am to 6 pm.
Evening and weekend work will occasionally be required to attend community, regional, and other meetings.
This position is telework eligible and thus may work remotely part of the time.
The official title of the position is Principal Planner.
Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan.
For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits Each section of the application must be completed.
A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to the questions.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note:
This recruitment is open until the position is filled with a preferred filing date of July 14, 2023.
Applications submitted by this date will receive first consideration.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Qualified applicants in this first group will be referred to the hiring manager and interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs.
Applications received after May 12th, may be considered if a hire is not made from applicants received by the preferred filing date.
The application process will close when the position has been filled or when enough qualified applications have been received.
#LI-Hybrid Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department.
Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system.
Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include:
(1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process.
Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 What is your highest level of completed education? High School/Equivalent Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree in related field Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field Masters' Degree in related field Masters' Degree in unrelated field 02 How much experience do you have in transportation planning? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more 03 How much experience do you have with active transportation programming? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more 04 How much experience do you have with project management? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more 05 Do you have American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation? Yes No 06 Please describe your experience with the following (Do not put see resume as your answer):
Application of mutimodal transportation planning principles and practices; Management of transportation plans, studies, or projects; Preparing, writing, and presenting study findings, complex reports, project plans, and recommendations; and Working for a government organization in an urban environment.
Required Question Recommended Skills Civil Engineering Communication Consulting Ecology Geography Infrastructure Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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