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NC Department of Transportation Regional Planner in Wake County, North Carolina
Regional Planner
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Regional Planner
Salary
$44,588.00 - $78,028.00 Annually
Location
Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
24-07410
Department
Dept of Transportation
Division
Transit
Opening Date
06/10/2024
Closing Date
6/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Transportation Planner I
Position Number
65000659
Salary Grade
NC12
Description
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Description of Work
This is an anticipated vacancy.
This selected candidate may work in the Transportation Building in Raleigh OR at a DOT facility agreed upon by IMD and the Division of Highways Division Engineer in the following counties: Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Catawba, McDowell, Rutherford, Polk, Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, or Macon.
This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
This position is responsible for providing technical assistance with regards to multimodal transportation, planning, assistance to local and regional governments and coordination with regional planning organizations (RPOs, MPOs) and public transportation systems within a specific geographic assignment area. The assignment area will include a 25-county region in Western North Carolina (Mountains Region) with both urban and rural elements and will require regular coordination with metropolitan and regional planning organizations (MPOs, RPOs) and local transportation groups. Specific areas of responsibility are planning assistance, programmatic guidance, coordination, and implementation of activities relative to federal and state planning programs. Key responsibilities may include: administering multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian plans, management and/or conducting planning projects for local governments and transportation systems, assisting with technical research projects, creation of planning best practices, quarterly report review and tracking, understanding federal and state program areas. This employee works under the supervision of the Regional Planning Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.
Additionally, the position will require regular travel throughout the Mountains region for partner and stakeholder engagement.
This selected candidate may work in the Transportation Building in RaleighOR at a DOT facility agreed upon by IMD and the Division of Highways Division Engineer in the following counties: Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Catawba, McDowell, Rutherford, Polk, Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, or Macon.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
General knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning principles, techniques and procedures and their interrelationship.
General knowledge and understanding of Federal and State laws, guidelines and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation infrastructure and systems.
Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.
Demonstrated ability to direct, organize and oversee the activities of consultants and research partners.
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with a range of state, federal and/or local officials.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data and information; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Faye T. McCullen, Administrative Specialist, 919-707-4685
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning principles, techniques and procedures and their interrelationship?
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Explain how you have knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit planning principles, techniques and procedures and their interrelationship.
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Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of Federal and State laws, guidelines and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation infrastructure and systems?
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Explain how you have knowledge and understanding of Federal and State laws, guidelines and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation infrastructure and systems.
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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated concurrently managing multiple planning and research projects and studies?
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Explain how you have demonstrated the ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.
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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated directing, organizing and overseeing the activities of consultants and research partners?
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Thorough
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Explain how you have demonstrated the ability to direct, organize and oversee the activities of consultants and research partners.
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Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of state, federal and/or local officials?
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Explain how you have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of state, federal and/or local officials.
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State of North Carolina
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