Environmental Planner jobs in Eugene, OR

Lane Transit District is seeking a Senior Planner skilled in public multimodal transportation planning, design, operations, and program management.

The person in this role is primarily responsible for plans and policies to develop safe transportation solutions for the future that meet the needs and preferences of our community; and encourages connections throughout the region.

Responsible for the implementation of mobility management policies, programs, and furtherance of the LTD's outcome goals, and coordination with government entities, regional planning partners, special districts, to support transportation improvements.

The objective of the work is to provide a safe and well-connected mobility network that provides enhanced transportation solutions throughout the region; resulting in positive impacts to community needs such as housing, education, workforce development, economic development, and health.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Mobility Planning and Policy, the Senior Planner will partner with internal and external resources to meet objectives and provide management and supervision of the multimodal staff or as assigned. In this role, the incumbent will assist with pursuing grants and administering grant-funded projects as they relate to multimodal transportation elements. Working closely with Federal, State, and local municipalities coordinating and implementing mobility management strategies. The incumbent will proactively seek opportunities to enhance the transportation network, informed by public input and with transparency provided via consistent attendance and presentation in public Board and/or Committee meetings.

Essential Functions

• Leading mobility efforts for sustainable and equitable transportation options. Work is complex and will require interdepartmental and external agency coordination. Activities will include collaborating with agencies to develop and implement mobility strategies that strengthen and build beyond the traditional fixed-route operation.
• Provides high-level and responsive customer service on sensitive transportation problems and neighborhood concerns; receives, reviews, and investigates requests for mobility and safety; coordinates with other organization staff; analyzes findings; and prepares reports, recommendations and follow-up communication and education to the community.
• Acts as liaison with other local and regional transportation partners and seek opportunities through cultivating relationships to enhance LTD's transportation services.
• Researches funding opportunities for the LTD's mobility management initiatives at the state and national level; drafts grant proposals and supporting documentation and ensures compliance with grant application requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinates and prepares studies, reports, grant applications, analyses, correspondence, and recommendations.
• Coordinates LTD's Long Range Mobility Plan, including monitoring of plan elements and periodic evaluation.
• Periodically collects and analyzes data examining mobility management conditions and develop improvement recommendations.
• Provides input on the short and long-range transit planning efforts.
• Provides public presentations and reports on mobility management projects.
• Assists in the development of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) for transportation projects.
• Determines scope of work, request for services, and other contractual expectations for services.
• Makes recommendations that impact the budget and allocation of budgetary resources within division.
• Maintain administrative and fiscal records, prepare reports, and collect, interpret, and report statistics relating to regular operation performance metrics.
• Attends and presents at various Board of Directors and advisory meetings.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, funding, and planning for a public agency
• Theories, principles, and practices of project and program management, transportation and land use planning, and regulations, contracts, and funding
• Financial, analytical, statistical, and reconciliation methods and practices
• Organization and processes of local, regional, state, and federal government, including legislative and funding processes and policies
• Political, socioeconomic, and environmental issues that influence transportation
• Modern management theory
• Applicable business software applications

Skilled in:

• Managing the activities of a major transportation mode, project, or program
• Managing projects effectively
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Conducting studies, research, and analyses
• Understanding complex planning concepts
• Analyzing situations and issues, identifying problems, recommending and implementing solutions, evaluating outcomes, and making course corrections
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and solving complex problems
• Preparing reports and correspondence
• Establishing and implementing relevant policies and procedures
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of LTD employees, outside representatives, and the public
• Writing and editing documents for diverse audiences, including complex and technical documents; and translating complex concepts into easy to understand terms
• Mediating and negotiating
• Managing multidisciplinary professionals to achieve goals
• Managing procurement contracts and negotiating
• Building consensus and support around new concepts and innovations

Ability to:

• Work independently or in teams
• Think and act independently
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Negotiate consensus solutions
• Promote and build support for innovation with internal and external stakeholders
• Effectively navigate complex political, controversial, and challenging subjects to build consensus and achieve desired outcome
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Represent LTD before the public
• Make financial decisions within a budget
• Supervise, train, and provide expert technical assistance to assigned staff

Qualifications:

Bachelor′s Degree in Urban or Transportation Planning, Civil or Transportation Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Design, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred.

Five (5) years of professional experience in a role which includes a broad range of transportation or mobility planning, transportation engineering, and policy development.

Compensation and Work Schedule:

This position is a full-time, exempt position, eligible for the regular administrative benefits package. The pay range is between $90,297.09 and $122,162.94 annually. The work schedule for this position normally is Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

How to Apply

Visit our website: http://ltdjobs.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Submit your application and include a resume and cover letter. Complete additional assessments as requested. This position is opened until filled. For additional information call (541) 682-6182.