HomeMy WebLinkAboutAssociate Planner - Transportation PlanningUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Associate Planner – Transporta�on Planning
Department: Neighborhood & Development Services
Division: MPOJC
Supervisor: MPOJC Director
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 15
Job Number: 1501
Job Summary
Under direc�on, provides staff support for implemen�ng ac�vi�es of the Metropolitan Planning
Organiza�on of Johnson County (MPOJC). Prepares planning reports, GIS mapping, technical
transporta�on studies, monitors state and federal regula�ons, and administers state and federal
grants for all modes of transporta�on.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Assists in planning ac�vi�es for all modes of transporta�on within the Iowa City
urbanized area by coordina�ng with local governments on transporta�on issues; reviews
transporta�on plans for major development and redevelopment projects; assesses
impact on transporta�on infrastructure.
• Prepares applica�ons and administers state and federal grant programs and assures
repor�ng requirements are met.
• Assists in planning ac�vi�es for three transit systems in the Iowa City urbanized area.
• Prepares special reports and memoranda as assigned; researches, analyzes and prepares
studies related to transporta�on development, land use and the site of public facili�es.
• Collects and summarizes data for studies related to traffic volume, speed, turning
movements, collision history, transit use and recommends course of ac�on.
• Operates advanced so�ware applica�ons specific to transporta�on planning and traffic
engineering including TransCAD and Synchro so�ware.
• Operates Geographic Informa�on Systems (GIS) so�ware and prepares maps.
• Maintains planning documents required by Federal Highway Administra�on and Iowa
Department of Transporta�on including local MPOJC documents, monitors state and
federal transporta�on regula�ons.
• Conducts and gathers public input on transporta�on needs and planning, including
public hearings.
• Determines loca�on of traffic control signs, assists with capital project development for
streets, trails, intersec�ons, street corridor elements, new subdivisions, traffic control
devices, pavement markings, loca�on of street ligh�ng, consistent with the Manual on
Uniform traffic control devices.
Updated: March 2024
• Staffs the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board, MPOJC Rural Policy Board, MPOJC
Transporta�on Technical Advisory Commitee, and MPOJC Regional Trails and Bicycling
Commitee by agenda prepara�on, informa�on packets, mee�ng minutes, technical
assistance, schedule, and performs du�es as assigned.
• Works with elected officials to answer ques�ons, provides informa�on, presenta�ons,
and educa�on.
• Assists in training student interns.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related
experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil
Engineering or related.
• Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of
age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related
experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Experience in traffic and transportation planning.
• American Ins�tute of Cer�fied Planners (AICP) Cer�fica�on.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to analyze and cri�que plans and proposals for transporta�on development.
• Ability to apply concepts such as frac�ons, percentages, ra�os, and propor�ons to
prac�cal situa�ons.
• Ability to effec�vely present informa�on to top management, public groups, and/or
boards of directors.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports and recommenda�ons.
• Ability to read and interpret legal agreements and documents technical journals, and
financial reports.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory
agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists.
• Ability to work with mathema�cal concepts such as probability and sta�s�cal inference,
and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Updated: March 2024
• Ability to write speeches and ar�cles for publica�on that conform to prescribed style
and format.
• Knowledge of development process and local government opera�ons.
• Knowledge of principles and prac�ces of transporta�on and urban planning.
• Knowledge of state and federal transporta�on programs and policies.
• Skill in the opera�on of a number of office machines and equipment.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook) and GIS so�ware, Engineering and Transporta�on so�ware.
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of
time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant
work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood & Development Services Director (4/2024)
Updated: March 2024
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
________________________________ __________________