Transportation Planner II

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transit Planner II to join our team at the Athens-Clarke County, GA. As a Transit Planner II, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our public transportation system. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining databases, serving as a liaison between agencies, preparing grant reports, and monitoring system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain various databases of information needed to support ongoing or project-specific analysis, and ridership weekly, monthly and annual reporting.
• Serve as liaison between the Athens Transit System and the Georgia Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration.
• Prepare grant reporting documentation and other grant administration duties.
• Complete required system reporting and development including, but not limited to, the National Transit Database, Transit Development Plan, Fare Revenues/Ridership and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.
• Monitor and report on system performance including evaluating and making recommendations on technical aspects of transit planning and capital programming.
• Assist the staff of the metropolitan planning organization (Madison Athens-Clarke Oconee Regional Transportation Study) with the development of the Transportation Improvement Program, the Long Range Transportation Plan, and other planning documents.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legislation and regulations.
• Assist in development of the annual transit department budget.
• Assist in marketing and public outreach activities, related to transit system development.
• Reviews site plans and prepares comments for the Development Review Process.
• Performs technical research and investigation needed for the preparation and completion of plans, reports, and programs.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Transit Planning and related software products.
• Provides instruction and direction to the general public and department visitors; receives, responds to, or forwards departmental, governmental, or public correspondence by phone, mail, message, etc.
• Attends various training workshops, conferences, and committee and public meetings which may require meeting at night or overnight travel; records minutes of meetings as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in urban/regional transit, transportation, or related planning field with two years of professional work related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a well-established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Group Accident insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Contributory term life insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 13 paid holidays
• Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service)
• Deferred Compensation Program with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer - Federal Student Aid
• Robust Wellness Program - earn up to $175 per quarter for participation
• Employee Fitness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+
• Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots)
• Safety & Risk training and job related vaccinations
• Uniforms provided
• Ongoing Training Opportunities and Career Development - Government Wide Learning Management System
• Discount Admissions - ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium
• Annual employee appreciation events