Planning Office - TRP061, Transport Planning Spec 2 (pay grade J) "Planner 2" - Atlanta, GA

TRP061 Transport Planning Spec 2 (Program Planner 2) PG-J

Salary- $63,800.00

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT/ADMINISTRATIVE

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides working level professional support in transportation planning activities including managing transportation programs, multimodal short- and long-range transportation plans and analysis of policy related to Federal programs and guidance

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties of this position focus on the administration of consultant contracts, including oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and compliance with GDOT policies and procedures. Responsibilities include managing multiple Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) and studies, conducting detailed invoice reviews, ensuring deliverable quality, and serving as project manager or deputy project manager for consultant‑supported efforts.

Additional responsibilities include performing professional‑level transportation planning and analysis; administering federal programs such as the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program; and supporting local governments in the development, maintenance, and implementation of transportation plans and project programming. The position prepares briefings and presentations for GDOT executive leadership and public meetings and provides guidance and mentoring to entry‑level staff. All work must support GDOT’s core planning responsibilities and align with the objectives of the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan/Statewide Transportation Plan (SSTP/SWTP).

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides working level professional support in transportation planning activities including multimodal short- and long-range transportation plans and geographic planning analyses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include the Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Qualifications.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience in transportation‐related work OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Transport Planning Spec 1 (TRP060) or position equivalent.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

Duties may include performing work at a full working level in the planning and analysis of transportation systems, conducting multimodal transportation planning studies for rural and/or small urban areas or assisting local governments in developing, maintaining and implementing transportation plans for larger urban areas. Preparing presentations for executive management and public meetings; coaching entry level staff; managing internal and external consultants; contract management and schedule tracking; Manages multiple types of contracts and studies, including planning services contracts with statewide level scope involving the interstate system. Acts as project manager or deputy project manager for transportation planning studies. All activities will include alignment with core planning responsibilities and the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan/Statewide Transportation Plan (SSTP/SWTP).

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Geography or a related degree.

• One year in managing and/or coordinating transportation, city, urban planning, or related field.

• Experience in preparing transportation policy evaluations and recommendations for various stakeholders.

• Experience working and communicating with managers, coworkers, and external personnel in a professional, cooperative manner.

• Experience effectively managing own priorities setting well-defined and realistic personal goals.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Experience making sound and well-informed decisions.

• Employs a results-oriented approach to completing tasks.

• Able to achieve aggressive but reasonable deadlines.

• Experience developing new, effective methods and procedures where existing methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.

• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to effectively apply new knowledge and skills in work to adapt quickly to change.

• Ability to express ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

• Maintains a high standard of ethical conduct.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

• Experience performing and managing transportation studies for a city, county, or other geographical area

• One or more years of work experience working within a State or Federal Agency performing similar roles and responsibilities.

• Familiarity with travel demand modeling.

• Familiarity with various software such as GIS, Excel.

• Experience creating, writing, and editing technical reports, documents, and presentations

• One or more years of work experience leading transportation planning studies

• Experience with public involvement

• Familiarity with managing or reviewing discretionary grant applications.

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In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

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GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in transportation-related work; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Transport Planning Spec 1 (TRP060) or position equivalent.

Job: *Transportation

Organization: *Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT

Title: Planning Office - TRP061, Transport Planning Spec 2 (pay grade J) "Planner 2" - Atlanta, GA

Location: GA-Fulton-Atlanta

Requisition ID: TRA05KU