Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $77,507.00 - $120,140.80
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
The City of Durham is dedicated to building and maintaining a thriving community through thoughtful planning and public service. As a mid-sized city known for its vibrant culture, educational institutions, and growing economy, Durham takes pride in its commitment to improving the quality of life for its residents, businesses, and visitors. The city's Transportation Department plays a crucial role in this mission by planning, building, and managing a multi-modal transportation network that enhances safety, mobility, and environmental stewardship. This dynamic department works closely with various regional, state, and local partners to deliver innovative, sustainable transportation solutions that meet the evolving... Show More
Job Requirements
- Licensed as a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
- Experience in planning or project management for transportation projects
- Knowledge of federal and/or state funding requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to lead public engagement events
Job Qualifications
- Licensed as a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
- Experience in transportation planning and project management
- Knowledge of federal and state funding requirements
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to coordinate public outreach and engagement
- Experience working with regional and local transportation partners
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to analyze data and make informed recommendations
Job Duties
- Manages planning and project development for transportation infrastructure improvements
- Oversees project evaluation, selection and implementation
- Supervises or leads staff as assigned
- Applies for project funding
- Convenes and facilitates meetings
- Evaluates project risks and opportunities
- Performs transportation planning analyses
- Develops and makes recommendations
- Coordinates cost estimates
- Serves as the primary project contact
- Ensures adherence to project schedules and budgets, and other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
- Collaborates with peers, planners from partner agencies and consulting firms to develop and evaluate plans
- Facilitates plan adoption and amendments
- Manages consultants working on transportation planning studies and project development
- Coordinates the RFP process and selection of consultants
- Directs project methodology
- Negotiates and administers contracts
- Develops project parameters
- Reviews deliverables and provides recommendations for improvement
- Serves as a liaison to the public, coordinating the public input process
- Advises on final plan product to address multiple interests
- Develops and presents planning recommendations to elected officials
- Collaborates with stakeholders, regional planning organizations, federal or state agencies, and other City departments
- Plans and facilitates public engagement and outreach events
- Provides technical transportation planning assistance and consultation
- Prepares and delivers presentations
- Responds to inquiries from the public and other planning staff
- Prepares, maintains, reviews, and/or approves reports, plans, grant applications, and other documents
- Oversees the maintenance of records, websites, and databases
- Researches, reviews and analyzes information and data
- Develops and makes recommendations
- Reviews work and the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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