TRANSPORTATION PLANNER | PLANNING
Applications are due by Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

SUMMARY

The Transportation Planner Series-Planning Division includes three levels of professional Transportation Planners who manage planning and corridor studies and other planning projects, facilitate community outreach efforts, and represent the Authority on technical and policy advisory groups.

The Transportation Planner is the entry level of the Transportation Planner Series-Planning Division. Under the general supervision of the Principal Planner, the Transportation Planner assists with the duties and responsibilities listed below, which are characteristic of the range of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position, and not intended to be a comprehensive listing.

REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a graduate degree in an appropriate discipline such as transportation planning or civil engineering; and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, programming or funding. Basic research methods and database management techniques; proficiency with standard computer spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and internet software; and statistical and computational analysis principles and methods; and advanced knowledge of transportation planning principles, techniques and methods; transportation funding and finance; and capital project development phases.

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ANNUAL COMPENSATION RANGE

$69,276–$93,516 (depending on experience), plus excellent benefits.

Salary is effectively higher since the Authority offers employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, elements of which include, but are not limited to:

Retirement: 12.5% employer contribution
Insurance: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
Deferred Compensation (Section 457)
Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first five (5) years of service
Holidays: 11 holidays per year, plus three floating holidays
Up to $130 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit
SUBMISSION

Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (jobs@sfcta.org), fax (415.522.4829), or mail:

RE: Transportation Planner, Planning
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market St., 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

EOE

Minority candidates and women are encouraged to apply.