5290-Transportation Planner IV

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Transportation Planner IV

Job Code: 5290

DEFINITION

Under general administrative supervision the 5290 Transportation Planner IV performs work in transportation planning concerning public transportation, shuttle services, biking and walking, curb/parking management, paratransit, traffic management, commercial ground transportation management, and other transportation modes.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 5290 Transportation Planner IV is the highest level in the Transit Planner series. It is distinguished from 5289 Transportation Planner III in that the former functions with more independence and increased responsibility, performing duties that are the most complex in nature.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May provide supervision to subordinate staff, or assume responsibility for coordinating projects.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Coordinates and/or supervises the work of a group of subordinates or peers on major projects in various phases of transit or transportation planning.

2. Supervises the design and preparation of models, maps, charts, drawings, publications, signage, displays and other graphic materials to illustrate plans and reports or disseminate information.

3. Analyzes and evaluates social, economic and physical data and prepares reports on the more complex and difficult planning issues; may prepare grant requests, analyze applications for new services or develop project justifications.

4. Prepares plans and projections of future transit or transportation conditions and trends.

5. Investigates and reviews federal and state legislation and regulations for potential impact on transportation plans and policies and makes recommendations for the review process.

6. Prepares and manages requests for proposals, budgets, schedules and contracts for major transportation planning projects, or for airport operational contracts.

7. Represents the department in public meetings and governmental/regulatory agency hearings and peer working groups to explain planning policies, programs and projects.

8. Prepares and reviews draft legislation reports for City Commission and/or Board of Supervisors.

9. Applies and/or oversees computer-assisted analytical techniques to evaluate and/or forecast planning and operational data to assist in formulating transportation planning programs.

10. Prepares and reviews correspondence in response to public, Commission or other agency inquiries.

11. Develops, and coordinates the implementation of transportation plans, projects, and policies including transit route service and operational changes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: principles, practices and techniques of various phases of public transportation and/or transportation planning; statistical and research methods; drafting, mapping and information dissemination techniques; transportation/transit regulations, computer-assisted evaluations techniques; data sources for transit/transportation research; transportation information presentation techniques and Environment Impact Analysis.

Ability or Skill to: manage projects; analyze and solve problems; communicate ideas clearly and concisely; write various documents; deal tactfully and effectively with the public, governmental officials, professional and technical persons and other employees; and use relevant computer applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

1. Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Transportation, Transportation Engineering, Public Administration or other closely related field; AND four (4) years of transportation planning experience. Two (2) years of this experience must be at a professional-level focused on the analysis, design, development of transportations systems or services.

2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND six (6) years of transportation planning experience. Four (4) years of this experience must be at a professional level focused on the analysis, design, and development of transportation systems or services.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

Additional transportation planning experience beyond the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the baccalaureate degree requirement on a year-for year basis. (30 semester units/45 quarter units equal one (1) year of experience).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

FROM: 5289 Transportation Planner III

ORIGINATION DATE: 4/19/73

AMENDED DATE: 12/16/99, 3/17/14; 6/11/25

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFUSD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation