Planning Project Coordinator
JOB TITLE: Planning Project Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: MPO
SUPERVISOR: MPO Director
SALARY: $64,016 to $89,622 Annually
To participate and perform professional level work in the field of transportation planning; and to provide information and assistance to agencies and individuals of the Cheyenne Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), developers, the business community, and the public on transportation planning, land use planning, socioeconomic data, and related matters.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the MPO Director with administrative duties in association with the MPO.
- Manage aspects of the projects included in the MPO Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
- Oversee and coordinate the activities of consultants preparing transportation plans and studies and ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work as necessary and ensure projects align with MPO goals and regulatory requirements.
- Plan and support public engagement activities, including community meetings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings and ensure effective communication and collaboration exists with the public and stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders for specific projects. Provide regular updates on project progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Perform technical work involving the gathering, evaluating, and reporting of data for transportation and planning purposes and the preparation of this material in report and graphic format.
- Develop assigned studies with independence and be able to correlate information into comprehensive reports, model input/output, and graphic formats useful in formulating transportation and community plans.
- Conduct meetings on planning and transportation issues and interacts with the public within a group or individual basis.
- Attend inter-agency and department meetings and conferences to develop transportation planning strategies and procedures; serve as liaison to partner agencies and other City/County/State Departments associated with the Cheyenne MPO.
- Provide support and assistance for the activities of the Cheyenne MPO as outlined in the MPO’s Unified Planning Work Program.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Answer questions and provide information to the public on transportation planning; research information; interpret data and explain regulations to citizens; and assist with inquiries pertaining to transportation planning.
- Assist in preparing staff reports for the Cheyenne MPO Committees, governing bodies, and Planning Commission(s); participate on various committees and advisory boards as directed; undertake research; prepare reports and maps.
- Assist in preparing and/or updating elements of the Cheyenne Area Master Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program.
- Maintain existing computer programs and data and assists in developing new and more effective applications of these programs.
- Compile socioeconomic data such as existing land-use, traffic counts, census, etc. and make analyses of current conditions and compile appropriate statistics.
- Help develop forecasted land-use and other socioeconomic data for transportation and other general planning purposes.
- Work with personnel of other departments and agencies on complex studies and assignments.
- Attend meetings, as required, and keep records of meetings and assist in the administration and support of the committees and other on-going programs.
- Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of planning, and related services.
- Attend technical meetings, conferences and seminars related to transportation planning issues and developments.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of principles and practices of urban transportation planning and development including current literature, information sources and research techniques.
- Knowledge of principles and procedures of current planning and comprehensive planning.
- Knowledge of budgeting and contract administration.
- Knowledge of Laws underlying general plans, zoning, land divisions, and Federal Transportation rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information System.
- Skill to write technical reports.
- Skill to operate computer equipment, advanced computer software.
- Ability to perform the full range of professional level work in current, comprehensive and transportation planning.
- Ability to perform work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Ability to analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare technical reports including graphic displays.
- Ability to respond to difficult and sensitive requests and inquiries from supervisors and the public.
- Ability to read and interpret mapping and survey data, site plans, zoning codes, legal descriptions, and related information.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work.
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with others.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and prioritize safe driving principles and practice.
- Ability to operate computers, copiers, and related office equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, traffic engineering, public administration, or closely related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job; and preferably three years of experience in the field of urban planning, transportation planning, or a similar field.
Preferred: AICP certification.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain the physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Working Environment:
Work closely with others in an office environment utilizing a computer and other office equipment with some occasional outdoor work involving data collection and observations.
