Job Description

Join the City of Johnson City as a Full-Time Transit Planner and shape the future of our community's transportation infrastructure. This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with key stakeholders, enhancing public transit systems that serve our vibrant city. You'll collaborate with urban planners and engineers, directly impacting daily commutes and accessibility for residents.

With an expected pay of $25.74 per hour, you will be compensated for your expertise while contributing to the development of a sustainable and efficient transit network. This role is perfect for passionate individuals eager to influence local transportation policies and improve the quality of life for citizens. Your innovative ideas will be valued and put into practice.

Take this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Johnson City and advance your career in transportation planning.

Are you excited about this Transit Planner job?

The City of Johnson City is seeking a Full-Time Transit Planner to undertake complex professional work within our Transit System. This pivotal role involves coordinating transit planning with broader community initiatives and engaging with Federal (FTA) and State (TDOT) agencies to ensure compliance with civil rights requirements. The Transit Planner will analyze current and future transit routes, conduct budgetary analyses, and prepare essential documents for grant applications and federal reporting. Supervision of technical and clerical staff will be involved, along with significant collaboration with various city departments and local interest groups. The position demands a proactive approach to maintaining ongoing compliance with federal mandates, preparing for audits, and enhancing the region’s transit strategies.

If you are a detail-oriented professional passionate about transportation planning, this opportunity will enable you to make a tangible impact on Johnson City's public transit services.

What you need to be successful

To excel as a Full-Time Transit Planner with the City of Johnson City, candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of detailed financial reporting and the fundamentals of financial project administration. Proficiency in computer applications relevant to FTA and TDOT reporting is required, alongside strong abilities to prepare comprehensive written reports. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to plan and coordinate tasks effectively while interpreting inter-governmental directives and regulations. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to foster productive working relationships with associates, government officials, and the general public. The role also necessitates a high level of professionalism and the ability to maintain a professional appearance.

Additionally, candidates must be comfortable working independently with limited supervision and should possess manual dexterity for keyboarding tasks. A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Planning, or a related field is essential, with additional training in ADA, civil rights, and grants management preferred.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Required Knowledge
• Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of detailed financial reporting; thorough knowledge of accounting and basics of financial project administration; general knowledge of computer applications for various FTA and TDOT reporting requirements and preparation of written reports; ability to plan and coordinate necessary tasks; ability to interpret inter-governmental directives and regulations; ability to work independently with limited supervision; ability to exercise good oral and written skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates
• subordinates
• government officials and general public; ability to maintain professional manner and appearance; ability to sit for extended periods of time at work station or desk; manual dexterity for keyboarding tasks.
• Acceptable Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
• Planning
• or relevant field; prefer supplemental training courses with FTA/TDOT on ADA
• civil rights; grants management; and
• or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge
• skills and abilities.

Will you join our team?

If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we're excited to meet you!

Pre-employment physical, and background check required.

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