The City of Greenville seeks an experienced individual to fill the position of Transportation Planner. Under general supervision, this position provides technical and administrative support for the Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and performs professional transportation planning and other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• thorough knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of land use and/or transportation planning and funding.
• GIS applications, including ESRI’s suite of software for GIS.
• quantitative methods and research techniques.
• municipal government framework.

Skilled in:

• preparing charts, graphs, and maps, and interpreting statistical data.
• interpreting data.
• report writing.
• making accurate moderate to complex mathematical calculations.

Ability to:

• organize and manage time effectively.
• complete multiple tasks/projects, often with tight schedules and many interruptions.
• communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written forms.
• collect and analyze technical data, and produce summary reports that are understandable to the lay public.
• use personal computers for writing, spreadsheets, and other applications such as GIS and Transportation Modeling programs (TransCAD).
• create and update databases.
• assist in complex planning and research studies, as well as technical accuracy/comprehensive master city plans and maps.
• coordinate several projects concurrently.
• prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports of planning activities to internal and external agencies.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Valid driver’s license issued by N.C. or another state.
Compensation details: 78374.4-78374.4 Yearly Salary
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