Transportation Planner II or III

Description:
The Transportation Planner/Engineer position will be an integral part of the WFRC Long-Range Planning Group.
Under supervision, this position will be primarily responsible for both day-to-day and long-range transportation
planning, and coordination of transportation projects with an anticipated focus on public transportation. This
position will perform a variety of professional and complex technical duties as needed to assist in the development
and maintenance of the long-range transportation plans and programs.

Functions and duties include, but are not limited to:
● Perform professional planning, requiring the application of transportation planning principles and the analysis
of growth forecasts.
● Participate in strategic and analytical planning processes to identify and anticipate future multi-modal
transportation demands, related land use coordination issues/opportunities, and develop and present reports
to identify trends and conditions influencing long- and short-range transportation plans.
● Coordinate and develop a network of transit facilities with transportation partners and local communities for
the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
● Provide expert guidance and experience for transit studies, funding, and implementation.
● Prepare preliminary cost estimates and projections for projects on the RTP and analysis of transportation
funding options.
● Perform various coordinating duties and tasks related to the ongoing development, production, and
maintenance of the RTP and Wasatch Choice Vision, including periodic progress reports, public input, and
outreach efforts.
● Collaboratively consider land use as it interrelates with transportation, including in the development of the
Wasatch Choice Vision.
● Represent the agency by providing planning assistance to various elected officials, local government staff,
state agencies, federal agencies, transportation agencies, committees, task forces, and the general public.
● Be a primary contact for WFRC to Utah Transit Authority and other transit-focused stakeholders.
● Work collaboratively with external stakeholders including public, private, and community sectors.
● Coordinate/manage/participate as a point of contact and serve as a liaison between WFRC and outside
agencies/user groups, acting as staff to technical committees and monitoring various local government
projects.
● Prepare and deliver written and oral communications to a wide variety of stakeholders, conveying complex
transportation concepts and recommendations in a clear, compelling manner.
● Maintain professionalism, integrity, and a public-service attitude.
● Other duties as assigned.

Qualification requirements:
● Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in urban
planning, engineering, geography, public or business administration, or a related field.
● Minimum three years, with a preference between five and 15 years professional experience in transportation
planning, engineering, urban design, or a related field. Desired skills include experience in spreadsheet,
mapping and GIS application, land use and corridor planning, project management and professional
communication skills.

Compensation and benefits:
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and responsibility. Full benefits package.