THE POSITION:
Are you interested in an entry-level transportation planning position in Oakland's new Department of Transportation (OakDOT)? OakDOT is committed to designing transportation solutions that work to meet the needs of all Oaklanders and reduce existing inequities. OakDOT staff apply strong planning, policy and implementation expertise to advance mobility, accessibility, equity, safety and sustainability on our transportation system.

Under direct supervision in the Oakland Department of Transportation, a Transportation Planner I assists with the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of transportation studies, programs, and projects; collects, compiles, and analyzes data concerning transportation activities; designs and prepares visual materials; organizes and communicates transportation planning concepts; supports presentations to a variety of elected and appointed officials and community groups; drafts grants, funding, and reporting documents; and performs related duties as assigned.

OakDOT is currently accepting applications for a Transportation Planner vacancy in the following section:

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. The team develops and informs long-range transportation plans, develops capital projects for the Great Streets Division of OakDOT, and reviews major developments across the City to ensure implementation of the City's Transportation Impact Review Guidelines (new CEQA guidance based on Vehicle Miles Traveled). Some examples of work include: the development of the Paint the Town! program, an intersection mural initiative that works to transform the way Oaklanders interact with their streets; Let's Bike Oakland, an example of equitable bicycle planning in action; and Repairing Telegraph, the development of capital improvements to transform the transportation infrastructure along Telegraph Ave in the Temescal district. 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. This list may be used for future positions at OakDOT within other sections, including, but not limited to:

Bicycle and Pedestrian Program – The Bicycle & Pedestrian Program facilitates, coordinates, and oversees the implementation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans and supports OakDOT in creating, managing, and analyzing transportation data. The Program designs and delivers low-cost/high-impact projects, and provides staff support to the City's Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.

Mobility Management - Parking & Mobility manages the city's valuable curb space and parking supply to serve the public needs for private vehicles, transit, commercial loading, passenger loading, accessible access, and shared mobility services. The Mobility Management section works on projects and programs that improve and expand transportation choices on the curb –
including car sharing, bicycle sharing, and scooter sharing – to further the City's equity, safety, environmental and economic goals.

Capital Finance – The Capital Finance Group manages the Department's Capital Improvement Program, and seeks to ensure that critical capital projects have the funding they need to be implemented. This responsibility includes not only managing Oakland internal fund sources, but organizing efforts to obtain discretionary regional, state and federal grants to fulfill Oakland's
capital goals. The work requires close coordination with regional and state funding agencies, and also with OakDOT planning and engineering staff through the entire lifecycle of transportation projects.

Flexible Staffing: This classification has been designated for flexible staffing. Incumbents in the Transportation Planner I classification may be eligible to advance without formal examination to the Transportation Planner II classification in accordance with established City flexible staffing policies and procedures.




EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assist with the review of private development applications and public capital projects for bicycle, pedestrian, transit, delivery, parking, and automobile impacts. Recommend transportation system improvements or projects to ensure a safe, walkable, bikeable, and public transit-oriented City.
• Assist with providing technical assistance and design review of area plans, corridor projects, and work by private development in the public right-of-way.
• Participate in the preparation of a variety of transportation planning studies, designs, and specifications; conduct traffic and parking surveys; assist with creating transportation models and forecasts for advocacy and objective analysis.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and present transportation-related data; generate and track metrics to measure performance against strategic goals.
• Assist with developing and planning mobility projects and plans, including bicycle, pedestrian, delivery vehicle, and transit plans (working with transit agencies), parking programs, and emerging programs, such as: rideshare, car share, pedestrian plaza programs, parklets, curb management efforts, electric vehicles and charging stations, and autonomous vehicles.
• Research best practices and participate in engaging Oakland's diverse communities in plans, programs, and projects, including the preparation of materials, identification of meeting sites, and engagement techniques.
• Research best practices/principles of multi-modal planning, policy, design, engineering, demand analysis, and funding.
• Assist with the preparation, revision, and review of environmental documents.
• Assist with the preparation of grant applications.
• Update and maintain databases, directories, websites, and social media outlets.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION:
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable. Note: Experience may be substituted for education to allow for less typical patterns of qualification.

Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in transportation, urban planning, public policy or administration, geography, business, economics or a related field.

Experience:
None required.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and evenings.

FLEXIBLE STAFFING
Incumbents in the Transportation Planner I classification are eligible to promote to the Transportation Planner II classification in accordance with established City policy related to flexible staffing.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• Theory and practice of working in a team environment.
• Principles, practices, and current trends of transportation and community planning.
• Transportation research, survey design, implementation, and analytical methods.
• Principles and practices of customer service and community engagement.
• Standard grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
• Personal computer and software applications, including graphics software, transportation modeling/traffic impacts software, and/or project management software and scheduling programs.

Ability to:
• Work as a vital part of a high-performance team.
• Read, interpret, and apply regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Explain complex transportation rules, policies, and procedures and address planning related inquiries in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner to a wide variety of audiences.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Perform detailed and accurate work.
• Handle stressful and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Carry out community engagement strategies to reach all communities.
• Set and meet project milestones and deadlines; solve problems; seek assistance when needed.
• Read, analyze, and evaluate statistical data.
• Respond professionally, effectively and efficiently to inquiries, complaints and requests for service from internal staff or the public.
• Effectively translate and present complex concepts to the public and senior staff.
• Utilize computer systems and software applications.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and evenings.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.