The Transportation Planner Series in the Policy and Programming Division includes four levels of professional Transportation Planners who perform complex and sensitive tasks in the areas of policy, fund programming, strategic financial planning, and transportation planning. The Transportation Planner is the entry level of the series.
This position will serve as a core member of our team that implements the voter-approved expenditure plans for our half-cent sales tax, vehicle registration fee, and Transportation Network Company (TNC) Tax programs. This position will also support our role as Congestion Management Agency. This work includes but is not limited to:
- Provide policy, programming, and funding input into the development of the Transportation Authority’s various programs and plans including, but not limited to, the Prop L 5-Year Prioritization Programs.
- Review funding allocation requests, and prepare and present staff recommendations to management, the Community Advisory Committee, and Transportation Authority Board for consideration and approval.
- Perform grants administration and provide project delivery support to help sponsor agencies comply with timely-use-of-funds and other grant requirements.
- Representing the Transportation Authority on technical and policy advisory groups and in interactions with staff at peer agencies within the City and across the region.
Reports to: Principal Transportation Planner or Deputy Director for Policy and Programming