Summary
The city of San Francisco is at the center of the evolution of local, regional, and global transportation systems, and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority is leading the way in crafting policy and investment solutions that address current and future needs, and ensuring that our transportation systems work for all communities.

The Transportation Planner Series in the 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 Transportation Authority on technical and policy advisory groups. The Principal Transportation Planner works on complex assignments, requiring substantial judgment and initiative essential in developing recommendations and resolving problems.

Reports to: Deputy Director for Planning

Exemption Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collects, analyzes and interprets transportation data, designs surveys, develops long-range transportation planning priorities, summarizes data and prepares reports, and reviews transportation model inputs and outputs.
Performs project management for planning and corridor studies. Duties include developing proposals; recommending consultant selection; developing and tracking project budget, scope and performance measures; grant application and management; managing consultant and Transportation Authority staff team; reviewing and reporting on study progress and deliverables; corresponding with agency partners; and develop and implement public outreach plans.
Provides general planning assistance to the Deputy Director and other Divisions, including reviewing and commenting on studies, policy guidance, and providing input into the Countywide Transportation Plan, Congestion Management Program, 5-Year Prioritization Program and Strategic Plan.
Prepares board memoranda and official Transportation Authority correspondence; makes presentations to the Transportation Authority Board and may represent the Transportation Authority before state, federal and regional agencies, boards, and commissions; and before local citizens in public meetings and hearings.
Assists with the development of the annual work plan for the division.
Supervises, develops, and evaluates professional and subordinate staff and counsels and disciplines staff