Planning Specialist Bristol District

Title: Planning Specialist Bristol District

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $59,509 - $96,702

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Bristol District Office

Agency Website:https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Join the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), where innovation meets infrastructure! At VDOT we are driven by safety, service to others, and a commitment to excellence! These are the foundational drivers of success and as a Planning Specialist, you will play a crucial role in shaping in the coordination of the transportation planning for the Bristol District.

In this role you will Coordinate with staff and local and regional planning entities on planning activities. Support urban and rural planning functions. Coordinate and implement long range plans in TIPs, STIPs and project development process. Conduct technical analysis using tools such as capacity and geospatial software that locates and identifies deficiencies allowing for the development of recommended improvements to ensure future needs are met throughout district localities. Support on-going communication and coordination for planning activities with local governments. Conduct planning analysis using the Statewide Planning System (SPS) to fully integrate SPS with planning efforts such as corridor studies, long range plans, traffic requests and prioritization efforts. Support the SMART SCALE program by assisting localities and local planning organizations with the application process. Conduct planning studies and analyses through various study programs such as Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) and Project Pipeline.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, local transportation planning, land use regulations, procedures and policies.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and complete multiple assignments within scheduled timeframes.

• Demonstrated ability to apply transportation planning principles and practices to a variety of complex projects.

• Experience applying transportation planning and traffic engineering principles, practices and procedures.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

• Ability to evaluate, develop, maintain innovative solutions for transportation planning and mobility initiatives.

• Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.

• Ability to manage financial resources.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning or related field desired.

• Certified Planner with American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

• Experience in long-range transportation planning to include forecasting, transportation studies and traffic analyses.

• Experience as liaison with diverse groups, e.g. government officials, special interest groups, citizens, etc.

• Experience using planning and traffic engineering software, e.g. Highway Capacity Software.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants": http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth's telework policy.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Meyer

Phone: 276-213-1791

Email: Jessica.Meyer@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.