HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Associate Planner - Transportation Traffic EngineeringUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Senior Associate Planner – Transporta�on
Department: Neighborhood & Development Services
Division: MPOJC
Supervisor: MPOJC Director
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 27
Job Number: 2713
Job Summary
Under direc�on, provides staff support for implemen�ng the ac�vi�es of the Metropolitan
Planning Organiza�on of Johnson County (MPOJC) performs as Ac�ng Director in the Director’s
absence. Prepares planning reports, 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.
• Leads and coordinates mul�-faceted project teams, including consultants, to complete
specific planning work program items for the urbanized area.
• Assigns transporta�on studies to Associate Planners based on their workload and
capabili�es; reviews assignments with Associate Planners to keep projects on schedule.
• Reviews and edits reports and memos prepared by Associate Planners.
• 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.
• Coordinates the collec�on of, analyzes 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, Synchro and Highway Capacity Manual 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.
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• Conducts and gathers public input on transporta�on needs and planning, including
facilita�ng public mee�ngs.
• 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.
• Staffs the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board, MPOJC Rural Policy Board, MPOJC
Tran sporta�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.
• Communicates with elected officials to answer ques�ons, provides informa�on,
presenta�ons and educa�on.
• Assists in training student interns.
• Monitors and creates division website content and completes updates.
• 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 two years of related
experience; or six 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 two years of related
experience; or seven years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Experience in traffic engineering and transportation
planning, and proficiency in software applications specific to transportation planning
and traffic engineering.
• 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.
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• 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.
• 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
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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)
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
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