Transportation Planner IV - City and County of San Francisco - Multiple Departments Citywide (5290)

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Transportation Planner IV - City and County of San Francisco - Multiple Departments Citywide (5290)

Recruitment: REF5669X

Published: May 10, 2022

Contact:

Suzanne Wong - suzanne.wong@sfmta.com

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

Department: Citywide
Job class: 5290-Transportation Planner IV
Salary range: $147,420.00 - $179,114.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of 10
List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance

About:

Amended to Reflect a Change in Certification Rule on 5/10/2022.

The City and County of San Francisco has Transportation Planner IV vacancies at various departments Citywide. Positions are utilized within various departments/locations throughout the City and County of San Francisco. Departments include: the Airport Commission (AIR) and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Deadline to Apply: February 11, 2022
Annual Salary: $129,714 - $157,612/year

Role description

Under general administrative supervision the Transportation Planner IV performs work in urban mass transit and/or transportation planning and manages or supervises a major transit or transportation planning study or project. The essential functions of this job include: analyzing and evaluating transportation related data; preparing and/or supervising the preparation of reports on more complex and difficult planning issues; developing, interpreting, coordinating, carrying out and monitoring urban transit or transportation policy and planning work, including completion of complex written documents and reports; supervising the design and preparation of models, maps, charts and other graphic materials to illustrate plans and or reports; developing and evaluating proposals for planning and coordinating the implementation of transit route and service changes; preparing plans and projections of future transit, transportation, economic or demographic conditions and trends; investigating and reviewing federal and state legislation and regulations for potential impact on transit/transportation plans and programs; preparing budgets, schedules and contracts for major projects; representing the department in public meetings, governmental/regulatory agency hearings, peer working groups, Board of Supervisors and Commission meetings to explain transit planning and transportation planning policies, procedures, regulations, programs and projects and preparing and reviewing correspondence in response to public, Commission and/or other agency inquires.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:
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 transit/transportation plans and makes recommendations for the review process.
6. Prepares and manages requests for proposals, budgets, schedules and contracts for major transit or 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 transit and/or transportation planning programs.
10. Prepares and reviews correspondence in response to public, Commission or other agency inquiries.
11. Performs other duties as assigned

Nature of Work: Some positions may require possession of a valid driver license and may be occasionally required to work evenings.

How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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 transit planning and/or transportation experience, OR

2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university preferably in transportation, mass transit planning or other closely related field; AND six (6) years of transit planning and/or transportation planning experience.

Substitution:

Additional transit planning and/or transportation planning experience beyond the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for year basis.

Additional post-graduate education as described in item 1 of the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis
(30 semester units/45 quarter units equal one (1) year of experience).

Note: Some positions may require possession of a valid driver license.

What else should I know?

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Exam Process: (General Exam Process Information)
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight - Qualifying): Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire prior to being placed on the eligible list. Failure to complete the questionnaire may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Written/Performance Examination: (Weight: 100%): Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written/performance test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of multi-modal transportation planning, knowledge of statistical and research methods, coordination ability, knowledge of transportation information presentation techniques, ability to analyze and solve problems, human relations ability, and written communication ability.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Certification Rule: The certification rule used for the eligible list resulting from this selection process will be the Rule of Ten (10) Scores. The hiring department may conduct additional selection processes to make final hiring decisions.

Eligibility List/Score Report: The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process, please contact the exam analyst, suzanne.wong@sfmta.com. Please note: all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Note: Make sure your application and any attachments to the application submitted at the time of filing are complete and accurate and include details on all experience, education, training and other information that qualifies you for this recruitment. Failure to submit a complete and accurate application at the time of filing may result in your ineligibility for this recruitment or inability to receive full credit for scoring purposes. Any new information concerning work experience, education, training and other information that is submitted after the filing deadline may not be used for scoring or considered to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at Careers at City and County of San Francisco (smartrecruiters.com)] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.