Senior Planner (Transportation)

The Senior Planner (Transportation) at Brown County in Green Bay, WI, leads the development of various transportation plans and studies. Responsibilities include managing federally-mandated funding programs, conducting travel demand forecasts, creating GIS maps and graphics, and facilitating public meetings. The role requires knowledge of transportation planning principles, GIS software, and statistical methods, along with skills in data analysis and report preparation.
JOB
Performs work of considerable difficulty in a professional planning position. This position leads the development of Long-Range Transportation Plans, Congestion Management Plans, Comprehensive Plans, Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans, and other transportation-related plans and studies for the Brown County Planning Commission/Green Bay Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The position also develops graphics, tables, charts, and other illustrative materials including but not limited to 3D models, animations, brochures, and presentation materials using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other applications.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Leads the development of Long-Range Transportation Plans, Congestion Management Plans, freight plans and studies, Transit Development Plans, Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans, and other transportation-related plans and studies.Administers federally-mandated transportation project funding programs.Manages the travel demand model for the Green Bay Urbanized Area. Also performs travel demand forecasts on the non-state street and highway system in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Creates maps and other graphics for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Green Bay Urbanized Area, MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan, and other MPO plans and studies using GIS and other applications. Develops transportation-related components of comprehensive plans for communities within the MPO’s Metropolitan Planning Area.Collects data, creates maps, and prepares other graphics for municipal and county transportation plans, public transit studies, land use plans, and land information plans using GIS and other applications.Creates presentations and facilitates public meetings.Conducts GPS data collection for bus stop inventories and other studies.Creates new and modifies existing GIS data.Develops and updates information for the Brown County Planning & Land Services Department website.Develops and maintains databases and spreadsheets.Presents planning studies and graphics to staff, elected officials, and the public.Assists with developing grant applications.NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related functions as assigned. The position may also review land division proposals (Certified Survey Maps [CSMs], subdivision plats, etc.) as needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and objectives of transportation planning.Knowledge of basic statistical methods.Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.Knowledge of urban design principles.Knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop.Knowledge of databases such as Microsoft Access.Knowledge of Adobe software.Knowledge of emerging Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technologies.Skill in the application of principles and practices of transportation planning.Skill in the performance of statistical calculations and analysis.Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data pertaining to planning.Skill in preparing clear and concise written and oral reports.Skill in GIS and GPS software.Skill in database development.Skill in interpretation of aerial photography.Ability to understand the relationship between land use, transportation, and other aspects of planning.Ability to use ArcGIS (ArcMap and extensions) and other GIS applications to create maps for plans and presentations.Ability to create maps and other products that are easily understood by local officials and the public.Ability to collect and analyze data for transportation planning projects.Ability to create and utilize large spreadsheets and databases for mapping projects.Ability to comprehend technical reports.Ability to use plotters, scanners, and other computer equipment.Ability to make public presentations.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, professionals, other departments, elected officials, and the public.