Transportation Planner, Policy and Programming Division
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Mar-24
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $87,238 – $120,391
Years of Experience:
Less than 2
We are looking for qualified candidates for a Transportation Planner. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and résumé. This recruitment will remain open until filled. However, first consideration will be given to individuals who respond by April 12, 2024.
Transportation Planner, Policy and Programming Division
Summary
The Transportation Planner Series in the Policy and Programming Division includes four levels of professional Transportation Planners who perform complex and sensitive tasks in the areas of policy, fund programming, strategic financial planning, and transportation planning. The Transportation Planner is the entry level of the series.
This position will serve as a core member of our team that implements the voter-approved expenditure plans for our half-cent sales tax, vehicle registration fee, and Transportation Network Company (TNC) Tax programs. This position will also support our role as Congestion Management Agency. This work includes but is not limited to:
Provide policy, programming, and funding input into the development of the Transportation Authority’s various programs and plans including, but not limited to, the Prop L5-Year Prioritization Programs.
Review funding allocation requests, and prepare and present staff recommendations to management, the Community Advisory Committee, and Transportation Authority Board for consideration and approval.
Perform grants administration and provide project delivery support to help sponsor agencies comply with timely-use-of-funds and other grant requirements.
Representing the Transportation Authority on technical and policy advisory groups and in interactions with staff at peer agencies within the City and across the region.
Reports to: Principal Transportation Planner or Deputy Director for Policy and Programming
Training and Experience: Completion of a graduate degree in an appropriate discipline such as transportation planning, public policy or civil engineering; and one (1) year of experience in transportation planning, programming or funding. Applicants may substitute completion of a graduate degree with two (2) years of additional qualifying experience.
Knowledge: Basic research methods and database management techniques; proficiency with standard computer spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software; statistical and computational analysis principles and methods; advanced knowledge of transportation planning principles, techniques and methods; transportation funding and finance; and capital project development phases.
About San Francisco County Transportation Authority
Created in 1989, the Authority is responsible for long-range transportation planning for the city, and it analyzes, designs and funds improvements for San Francisco's roadway and public transportation networks.