What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Planner position at DC Department of Human Resources?
Job Summary
This position is located in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Transportation Planning Administration (TPA). The incumbent is responsible for assisting in multimodal transportation planning and project development, including bicycle, pedestrian, transit, freight, and general-purpose traffic in alignment with the District’s long-term transportation plan (moveDC) and other related plans and policies.
The incumbent works closely with other Transportation Planners, engineers, and project managers to guide projects from inception to completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality street designs that achieve project objectives.
Duties And Responsibilities
Contributes to multi-modal (bicycle, pedestrian, transit, roadway) transportation systems planning and curbside management operations planning, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting. Performs research, studies, administrative and technical activities necessary to achieve planning project or program objectives. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences and seminars relative to ulti-modal transportation planning and curbside planning.
Coordinates parking supply and demand policies and programs with numerous internal stakeholders and external partners, including other divisions within DDOT as well as the Office of Planning and other District Government agencies, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Business Improvement Districts, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and the other groups to seek their commitment to implement parking demand management policies and programs. Promotes multi-modal mobility, curbside management and safety.
Qualifications And Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Licenses and Certifications
Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions/Environment
Work is primarily conducted in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Promotion Potential – CS-2101-12
Duration of Appointment – Career Service – Regular Pay
Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-2101-11
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not a part of a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: This position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Security Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
Essential or Emergency Designation: This position is classified as an essential/emergency position under the provisions of the District Personnel Manual Chapter 12. As such, the incumbent is required to serve in emergency situations to perform critical duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter, operations, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when employees are dismissed early.
Employee Benefits May Include: DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits include:
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, credit information, homeless status, and/or victims or family members of victims of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking
This position is located in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Transportation Planning Administration (TPA). The incumbent is responsible for assisting in multimodal transportation planning and project development, including bicycle, pedestrian, transit, freight, and general-purpose traffic in alignment with the District’s long-term transportation plan (moveDC) and other related plans and policies.
The incumbent works closely with other Transportation Planners, engineers, and project managers to guide projects from inception to completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality street designs that achieve project objectives.
Duties And Responsibilities
Contributes to multi-modal (bicycle, pedestrian, transit, roadway) transportation systems planning and curbside management operations planning, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting. Performs research, studies, administrative and technical activities necessary to achieve planning project or program objectives. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences and seminars relative to ulti-modal transportation planning and curbside planning.
Coordinates parking supply and demand policies and programs with numerous internal stakeholders and external partners, including other divisions within DDOT as well as the Office of Planning and other District Government agencies, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Business Improvement Districts, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and the other groups to seek their commitment to implement parking demand management policies and programs. Promotes multi-modal mobility, curbside management and safety.
Qualifications And Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
OR
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Licenses and Certifications
Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions/Environment
Work is primarily conducted in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Promotion Potential – CS-2101-12
Duration of Appointment – Career Service – Regular Pay
Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-2101-11
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not a part of a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: This position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Security Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
Essential or Emergency Designation: This position is classified as an essential/emergency position under the provisions of the District Personnel Manual Chapter 12. As such, the incumbent is required to serve in emergency situations to perform critical duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter, operations, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when employees are dismissed early.
Employee Benefits May Include: DDOT is an employer of choice for any job seeker who has passion, energy, and enthusiasm about our city. Employee benefits include:
- Health and life insurance benefits and retirement benefits (More information about these benefits is available on the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website at www.dchr.dc.gov.)
- Complimentary Capital BikeShare Membership
- Continued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the inhouse training available for all DDOT employees
- Flexible work schedule (team and role dependent)
- Employer assisted housing loan program, providing payment and/or closing cost financing for first-time home buyers (restrictions apply).
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, credit information, homeless status, and/or victims or family members of victims of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking
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