THE POSITION

Planners at TAMC have a chance to tackle big issues like climate change, public health, and safety to positively impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of people for generations to come. This is a full-time position with good health, retirement, and deferred compensation benefits. The Transportation Planner opening will be filled at the appropriate level (assistant planner, planner, associate, senior, or principal planner) in the job classification system, based on qualifications. TAMC is currently offering a hybrid telework/in office work arrangement; it is desirable for employees to either reside in the Monterey Bay area or be able to travel to meetings in the Monterey Bay area on an as-needed basis. Working directly with the community we serve is an important part of how TAMC delivers projects.

The position will be open until filled.

SIGNIFICANT DUTIES

• Manage or assist other staff in the implementation of programs and projects. Some of the exciting projects you might work on include:

·         Regional Vision Zero planning and implementation;

·         Habitat conservation and advance mitigation;

·         Safe Routes to School and Active Transportation projects;

·         Rail service projects and train station development;

·         Grant-writing for a range of projects, including climate change adaptation and mitigation projects; and more!

• Research policies, analyze data and write staff reports, plans, fact sheets, and grant applications.

• Make presentations to colleagues, decision-making bodies, and the public.

• Prepare Requests for Proposals, coordinate the selection of consultant contracts for various studies and documents, and manage consultant contracts according to state and federal requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Job placement will be based on qualifications:

Any degree of experience and education is qualifying. A typical candidate will have a bachelor's degree in transportation planning, urban planning, public policy or administration, engineering, or a closely related field, with a relevant master’s degree substituting for two years of professional experience.

Knowledge of transportation planning theory, principles, and methods (data collection, statistical analysis, report writing); current trends in transportation planning; and federal and state laws and regulations involving transportation programs.

Ability to plan, implement, and manage transportation programs and projects; communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including preparing reports, studies, and plans utilizing technical and statistical information; use computer systems and software applications for data analysis, report writing, and verbal presentations.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

To apply for the above position, please submit a complete application package that includes each of these four items:

• Cover letter

• Resumé

• Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Application form

• Complete response to the Supplemental Questions

Application packages must include all four documents in a single e-mail submittal. The application form and supplemental questions may be obtained from our website: www.tamcmonterey.org. To be eligible for consideration, complete application packages must be received at:

Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Jefferson Kise, Director of Finance & Administration jeff@tamcmonterey.org

SELECTION PROCEDURES

All application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants who are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. An interview may further assess the applicant’s level of required skills and knowledge. If you have questions, call (831) 775-0903.

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.