Are you interested in a leadership position in Oakland's new Department of Transportation (OakDOT)? OakDOT is committed to a strong planning, policy and implementation focus on mobility, accessibility and sustainability.

Under direction in the Oakland Department of Transportation, the Senior Transportation Planner takes a leadership role at the local level and on behalf of the City at the state and federal level on policy development and legislative matters related to traffic capital project funding and implementation; identifies and secures funding for transportation and infrastructure projects; develops corridor/area transportation plans and projects and works with City staff and consultants to ensure successful implementation of those plans and projects; and performs related duties as assigned.

OakDOT is currently accepting applications to fill two Senior Transportation Planner vacancies leading the following sections:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Program – The Bicycle & Pedestrian Program makes active transportation safe, accessible and equitable through data-driven decisions, quality design, professionalism and respect for the Oakland communities we serve. Scope includes implementing the Pedestrian Plan; implementing the Bicycle Plan; and managing OakDOT's data.

Planning and Project Development – Planning and Project Development is a mission-driven team deeply committed to advancing progressive transportation projects that intersect with other pressing issues Oaklanders face. Some examples of work include: Paint the Town!, Let's Bike Oakland, and Harrison and 23rd Crash Response. Scope includes managing planning efforts, developing project concepts for grant funding and program implementation, and providing leadership on departmental initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a customer service-oriented professional with the ability to participate in and build an outstanding and effective team that can develop and deliver exciting programs within the Department of Transportation. This position will represent and further Oakland and the City's commitment to racial equity in all transportation planning work.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, public policy, transportation engineering, geography or a related field and four years of experience performing progressively responsible and complex transportation planning and/or engineering, funding and transportation systems management. A Master's degree and possession of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification are desirable.

Requires knowledge of:

• Urban transportation planning principles and methods of data collection, mapping and analysis
• Personal computer and software applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite and graphics/GIS software such as Adobe Creative Suite and/or ArcGIS, transportation modeling/traffic impacts software, and/or project management software and scheduling programs
• Bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning and facility design
• Plan/project management and project delivery
• Development and management of community engagement processes
• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable environmental requirements
• The challenges and complexities inherent in addressing parking issues
• Federal, state and county transportation programs and funding sources
• Principles of supervision and development
• Area transportation organizations

And the ability to:

• Negotiate effectively among competing interests for funds and other resources to aid the City's transportation program
• Prepare legislation and amendments to legislation, and lobby effectively for legislation favorable to Oakland
• Make clear and concise presentations to the community, elected officials, City staff and transportation agencies
• Be detail-oriented, multi-task, manage stress, and successfully adapt to new situations as they arise in order to meet project deadlines
• Collaborate with and coordinate the work of professional staff and contribute to their professional development
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; present information using a variety of media formats
• Prepare complex reports of a general and technical nature
• Coordinate functions and activities between departments and outside agencies
• Analyze and solve problems
• Utilize a personal computer and software applications
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Closing Date: March 3, 2019

To apply, please visit the City of Oakland’s career page: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca. EOE