The City of Santa Rosa is seeking qualified applicants to join a team of committed, professionals working to build community and preserve the quality of life for Santa Rosa residents. 

 

The Benefits of City Employment
In addition to a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City offers

• 11 paid holidays annually, plus 2 to 3 "floating" holidays per year depending on years of service
• a competitive leave accrual package
• a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, your choice of two health plans, a flexible spending program, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage.
• $500 annually for wellness

More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNER: This is a single position classification responsible for applying transportation planning and engineering principles in the analysis of active transportation needs, with an emphasis on reducing dependence on single occupant vehicles and promoting mode shifts to enhanced bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, as well as shared mobility devices. This class is distinguished from that of the City Planner classification by its focus on active transportation duties and responsibilities, while the City Planner’s focus is on land use planning.

The Ideal Candidate: will be a proven self starter with a strong commitment in the  transportation planning and design, thrives on managing multiple priorities and working in a dynamic and challenging organization, and is a proven leader with a track record of designing, planning, developing and implementing effective bicycle and pedestrian projects. The successful individual will possess a flexible and collaborative work style with a broad range of contacts. Strong written and verbal skills and the technical knowledge necessary to plan, coordinate, develop and deliver City wide bicycle and pedestrian  programs are required.

 

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

 

 

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and liaison on active transportation planning and design matters, including bicycling, walking, and shared mobility devices
• Identify data needs; conduct research and assist in applicable active transportation studies including active transportation corridor studies and first phase projects; prepare and analyze reports and related information associated with active transportation programs and the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Mater Plan; make recommendations for improving the accessibility and comfort level of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Assist and participate in the development and implementation of the City’s initiatives and programs to support shared mobility devices and bicycle and pedestrian safety, including the Countywide Vision Zero Program
• Prepare and submit grant applications; assist with managing grants and associated funding for active transportation infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with local active transportation partners, such as the Bicycle Coalition and Department of Health Services to enhance programs supporting active transportation activities (e.g., the City’s employee commute and free ride program, and bike to work week).
• Provide assistance in creating and enhancing outreach activities and materials for active transportation programs and projects
• Coordinate and establish multidisciplinary teams across City departments and divisions, as well as external agencies, in order to enhance the public’s knowledge base of citywide bicycle and pedestrian programs; promote various active transportation programs and initiatives
• Coordinate and collaborate with public groups, clubs, organizations, and agencies to discuss, promote, and seek input on the objectives of the City’s bicycle and pedestrian program
• Assist in supporting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board’s activities and functions
• Coordinate with the City’s Police Department on non-motorized transportation enforcement and educational activities
• Collaborate with schools and community groups to improve the bicycle riding techniques, bicycle/pedestrian routes, and to increase the frequency in which individuals bicycle and walk to school
• In accordance with applicable laws, guidelines, and standards, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) design standards, prepare recommendations to improve the accessibility and safety considerations of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, inclusive of bike path and bike lane design improvements; coordinate short and long-term bicycle and pedestrian matters to address and improve the transportation system
• Identify opportunities and develop and recommend updates and changes to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to improve the City’s active transportation planning efforts
• Assist in the implementation of bicycle and pedestrian projects by assisting project managers and engineers to develop projects from concept to final design, including managing community input and outreach, and other related activities
• In compliance with applicable standards and recommendations provided by other organizations, review moderately complex engineering designs associated with bicycle and pedestrian striping and signing; make recommendations for internal approval and implementation
• Perform technical review of designs prepared by other designers; work with designers to resolve issues and ensure compliance with current standards
• Assist in the design standards for greenway pathways, at-grade and separated crossings, placement of bike lanes, signing and traffic signal features related to bicycles/pedestrians

Additional Duties:  In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.

• Prepare and deliver presentations to elected and appointed officials, neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders
• Monitor applicable Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget associated with the active transportation programs
• Perform related duties as assigned

 

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of:  Principles, practices, and objectives of multi-modal transportation planning; current literature, trends, and developments in bicycle/pedestrian, multi-modal transportation planning; bicycle and pedestrian transportation design standards; community outreach or public information programs for technical or planning projects; applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to active transportation programs; safety practices related to pedestrians, the operation of vehicles and bicycles, as well as other modes of transportation; state and local laws of pedestrians, and vehicle and bicycle operators; active transportation funding sources; grant application requirements; effective grant writing techniques.

Ability to:  Effectively research applicable literature and funding opportunities associated with active transportation programs; prepare and submit complete grant applications; analyze applicable qualitative and quantitative data in preparation of planning reports and studies, with an emphasis in non-motorized mobility; effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; set goals and put forth the effort to achieve them; set priorities and work in an orderly manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public; work resourcefully with other agencies, departments, and the public; evaluate and explain complex technical documents in non-technical terms; work independently under pressure; meet established deadlines and carry out tasks through to completion; interpret and apply policies, laws, rules, regulations, and design standards; operate modern office equipment including computer and related email, word processing, database, and spreadsheet software applications.

Experience and Education:  Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:  Experience – Two years of increasingly responsible professional level experience performing planning, engineering, and/or bicycle and pedestrian transportation responsibilities, to include at least one year of experience addressing bicycle and/or pedestrian related matters;  Education - Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in planning, engineering, transportation, or a related field.

Additional Information

Work is largely conducted indoors in an office setting, in meetings or traveling to other cities, which involves sitting for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will. Incumbents in this classification communicate verbally in person, by telephone, in meetings and while making presentations. Incumbents read and comprehend written materials and draw inferences from their contents. A computer keyboard is used for word processing, spreadsheet and electronic mail applications, entering and retrieving data and producing written documents such as correspondence and reports requiring repetitive hand movements. Visual acuity is required to conduct site visits and design reviews. During site visits incumbents may walk outdoors, with exposure to the elements, and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces requiring the ability to bend at knees or waist. Incumbents occasionally lift and move reports or binders weighing up to 10 pounds and carry them for short distances.

The Selection Process
The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment, and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Michelle Aboytez, at maboytez@srcity.org.

The City of Santa Rosa is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.