Salary
$65,648.00 Annually
Location
Athens, GA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2024-2209
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
07/19/2024
Closing Date
8/2/2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Purpose & Job Related Requirements REPORTS TO: Public Works Assistant Director
FLSA STATUS : Exempt – Professional
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period
PAY GRADE : 122
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of Job:
The purpose of this job is to manage, coordinate operations, and deliver projects associated with the departmental   strategic plans and the long-range capital improvement plans. The Transportation Planner will oversee research and technical work performed at the planning level for the Transportation & Public Works Department (TPW) of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing managerial and supervisory duties, administrative quality control, preparing reports, overseeing public engagement, preparing and administering grants, managing planning studies, administering planning ordinances and regulations, presenting findings to groups and performing additional tasks as assigned. This position will also support the following TPW functions: plans review, rezoning analysis, and multi-departmental transportation coordination.
Job Related Requirements:
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning, engineering, public administration, or related field, with five years of planning experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Two Years of Supervisory Experience required. Internal candidates who do not meet this requirement must complete the ACCgov Supervisory Equivalency .
Two years' experience in master planning, community planning, and/or data management and analysis required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Master's degree in related field preferred.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned .
Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handles all employee concerns, delegates’ assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
Plans and administer grant applications writing and application submittals to federal and state agencies.
Process grant reimbursement requests that meet federal reporting requirements (for assigned grants) and perform grant related activities as assigned by the Department Director or their designee.
Maintain valid GDOT training certificate(s) as directed by ACCGov’s GDOT LAP Point in Charge.
Manage the procurement and preparation of master plans, planning studies, and reports in assigned area.
Manage and/or track implementation of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (Athens in Motion Plans) and perform project manager duties on capital projects in the planning and the conceptual phases only, and on assigned safety and improvement projects.
Review new Planning & Zoning application and development plans, as well as internal and external capital improvement project plans for bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic safety infrastructure compliance with local and national standards. Determine needed bicycle, pedestrian, or safety improvements within these plan sets.
Administer the updates to and implementation of TPW-related ACC Ordinances and Technical Standards.
Create and lead presentations to various public and governmental departments and organizations and serve as the liaison for MACORTS and the Planning Department.
Coordinate between local, state and federal Governments on assigned capital projects, special tasks, safety improvements projects, and regulatory planning related issues.
Administer and Manage various training workshops, conferences, and committee and public meetings which may require meeting at night or overnight travel.
Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, flowcharts, graphs, spreadsheets, project schedules, and other documentation.
Assists with the preparation of the annual budget related to the Transportation Planning Section projects (Capital Projects) in the planning and/or concept phases.
Responds to requests for information from government officials, Athens-Clarke County employees, the general public, and other individuals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Transportation and Public Works Department and considerable knowledge of the duties relating to the Transportation Planner position.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the department and field.
Knowledge of statutes and ordinances related to planning, research methods and state and federal requirements including grants.
Knowledge of Geographic Information System Data management and ESRI applications
Skills in oral and written communication, experience with a variety of computer applications, ability to read maps and plans, and an ability to prepare and deliver public presentations.
Ability to communicate effectively with other department coordinators, supervisors, the general public, and other staff members.
Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.
Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department.
Supplemental Information (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computer, phone, copier and audio-visual equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants or from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of reports, applications, drawings, budgets and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare reports, agendas, ordinances and amendments using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages, including civil and landscape architecture terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; interpret graphs; compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportions.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with computer, phone, copier and audio-visual equipment to review designs, ensure plan conformance, and perform structure inspections.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using computer, phone, copier and audio-visual equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computer, phone, copier and audio-visual equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.