Principal Transportation Planner

Introduction

The Department of Transportation & Capital Construction is looking for a dynamic individual who wants to join a high- performing team of professionals to improve the quality of life for the community through planning, engineering, and building of multimodal transportation facilities.

If you are a motivated, hardworking individual who has a passion for improving mobility, the Department is searching for a Principal Transportation Planner to work in our Planning Section.

Duties focus on overseeing planning studies and updates and reviewing development proposals for consistency with County transportation plans and policies. Other responsibilities include representing the Department and County at local, regional, and state planning forums, as well as coordinating with other transportation or transit agencies. This highly responsible position functions as the County liaison and subject matter expert in transportation and mobility planning matters to other Departments, County agencies, the Federal Government, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Transportation Planning Board (TPB), the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), Virginia Railway Express (VRE), and other regional and sub-regional agencies.

This is a key employee within the largest and most successful locality-led transportation construction program in the Commonwealth. This position provides an opportunity to see your direct impact on the community, while utilizing your transportation planning skills in a diverse and exciting work environment.

About This Role The successful candidate will offer their excellent technical, communication, and organizational skills to support the transportation planning functions of the County’s collaborative Department of Transportation & Capital Construction. We are looking for someone that takes ownership of their work and has a sense of pride in their assignments to ensure that work tasks are performed both timely and accurately.

As the Principal Transportation Planner, the chosen candidate will review and participate in the update of various long-range transportation plans for compliance with County priorities, the Comprehensive Plan, the Strategic Plan, and relevant policies and regulations; lead and expand development of the transportation planning efforts in the County; provide technical planning assistance focusing on review of development cases and review of transportation/traffic studies or plans; manage specialized planning projects; formulate and communicate transportation recommendations to staff, appointed and elected officials; and represent the Department atPlanning Commission, Board of County Supervisors, and other transportation-related meetings.

This position will provide planning and technical solutions to complex mobility problems and challenging situations and work diligently with other County agencies and community groups to achieve the County and Departmental vision and goals.

Minimum Requirements The position requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of related experience in urban, regional, or transportation planning or closely related field. The selected individual must have exceptional written and oral communication skills, provide excellent customer service, and have solid technical and analytical skills. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic and passionate about planning and improving Prince William County’s multimodal transportation network. Excellent work ethic, ability to prioritize workload efficiently, creativity in planning solutions, and the drive to proactively learn and contribute to the achievements of our team are essential for the success of this position. This person will work under the direct supervision of the Transportation Planning Manager.

Preferences The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., urban planning, transportation planning, transportation engineering, public administration) is preferred.
• AICP or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) Certification is preferred.
• The professional skills required to perform analytical duties, thorough and effective problem-solving, critical decision making, excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities and projects as necessary
• The ability to work independently or lead a small team; and
• The ability to provide prompt and effective customer service to various stakeholders.

Work Schedule Standard business hours (in office) and occasional night meetings. Some telework is typically available after initial 3 months.

Special Requirements This position will require the ability to operate a government vehicle to attend various meetings and forums throughout and outside the County.

Starting Salary Range $82,777.50 - $139,288.50

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

This position requires a High School diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of related experience in urban, regional, or transportation planning or closely related field. Please select the option that represents your HIGHEST degree received.

• Related bachelor's degree or higher
• Related associate's degree
• Unrelated associate's degree or higher
• Some college
• HS Diploma/GED
• None of the above

03

How many years experience do you have in urban, regional, or transportation planning?

• 7 or more years
• 5-6 years
• 3-4 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than one year
• No experience

04

This Position Requires Review And Analysis Of Development Applications. Select The Tools You Have Used Extensively In Your Past Work Experience Accomplishing This Task (select All That Apply)

• Traffic demand modeling
• Comprehensive Plan/Zoning regulations
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• ITE Trip Generation Manual
• Microsoft Office
• None of the above

05

This position requires public speaking. Please select which audience group you have successfully given planning-related presentations to (select all that apply).

• Citizens / developers
• Management staff
• Community groups
• Appointed and elected officials
• None of the above

06

This position requires experience reviewing and analyzing development applications through transportation analysis. Please select the tools you would use to complete your reviews and/or analysis (select all that apply).

• Traffic Demand Model/CUBE
• Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Regulations
• Design manuals or other facility manuals
• ITE Trip Generation Manual or Transportation Related Guidelines
• None of the above

07

This position requires the ability to lead comprehensive planning efforts and other transportation projects. Please select what best describes your experience assisting in planning or transportation-related projects (select all that apply).

• Entitlement reviews (rezonings, use permits)
• Planning studies
• Comprehensive Plan updates
• Design manuals or related documents/updates
• None of the above

08

Please select the applications that you are proficient in (select all that apply):

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Database management
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related software
• Adobe Suite/Bluebeam or related software
• None

09

How many years of experience do you have reviewing site plans, comprehensive plans, and/or proffers?

• 5 or more years
• 3-4 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than one year
• No experience

10

If the position as Principal Planner is offered, are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $82,777.50- $111,033.00?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have AICP or PTP certification?

• Yes
• No

12

Please indicate your experience in balancing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously:

• Extensive
• Some
• Minimal
• None

13

Please indicate your experience in leading a small team in work tasks:

• Extensive
• Some
• Minimal
• None

14

Which groups have you provided direct customer service to in the past? Select all that apply:

• Elected Officials
• Residents
• Community Groups
• Consultants and Industry
• None of the above
• Required Question