The City of Palo Alto's Office of Transportation seeks an experienced transportation planner who enjoys working in a dynamic, vibrant community. The Office of Transportation improves the safety of the users of all modes of transportation, reduces reliance on single- occupancy vehicles, addresses congestion, and improves mobility to support an integrated transportation system that serves local, regional, and intercity travel. The City of Palo Alto is in the top 5 US cities with the highest proportion of adult commuters who travel by bicycle, and the Office of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program supports student bicycle use of over 40% in local public middle and high schools.

The Senior Transportation Planner position is focused on the City's Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) but will also help implement the City's forthcoming Safety Action Plan and updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan. This role will lead and support a variety of initiatives related to the S/CAP, including but not limited to micromobility programs, Transportation Demand Management policy and programming, and mobility hub deployment. The Senior Planner will report to the Transportation Planning Manager, assist with development review, help coordinate transportation activities with other regional, state, and local transportation agencies, and prepare for and present at meetings before Council, Commissions, and the general public.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively; ability to prepare and write high quality staff reports, professional documents, and communications;
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments and adapt quickly to changing priorities and assignments;
• Strong technical skills; familiarity and experience with GIS, data analysis, and transportation engineering knowledge highly desirable;
• A strong customer service focus and superior interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, management, elected officials, community members, and representatives of public and regulatory agencies;
• Strong project management skills; experience with development of transportation program development or in coordinating the planning and design of transportation projects.

Great benefits and excellent compensation package!

For additional information and to apply, please visit: www. Home – City of Palo Alto, CA, click "explore job opportunities".