Transportation Planner II
 Application Information
Posted: April 07, 2008; Open until filled.
Monthly Salary Range: $5,071 - $6,134 (Position is typically filled at start of range.)
*This job bulletin may be closed any time after ten (10) days from the date of issuance if sufficient qualified applications are received. Therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.
Important: Each completed application must include answers to the Supplemental Questions listed below. Applications without the required supplement will be rejected. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of answers to the questions.
The Position
Under supervision, to prepare transportation planning studies and analyses and act as a resource for data used in transportation related studies. This is the journey level class within the Transportation Planner series. Incumbents within this class are distinguished from Transportation Planner I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new and unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Incumbents at this level may provide training and lead direction over Transportation Planner I and clerical support staff. This class differs from the higher level class of Transportation Planner III in that the latter possesses specialized, technical, or functional expertise within the area of assignment. This recruitment may generate an eligible list, which may be used to fill future vacancies in other assignments and workgroups.
Minimum Qualifications
*Submit proof of all education high school level and above that you list on your application.
Development of the required knowledge, skills and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to:
- A four year degree from an accredited college or university in transportation planning, urban planning, or related field; and
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible planning experience (a Masters Degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Knowledge of
- Physical, environmental, economic, aesthetic, and social implications involved in transportation planning and transit-oriented development;
- Goals, concepts, and principles of transportation planning;
- Research and statistical methods;
- Transportation modeling and mapping applications software;
- Techniques for gathering, evaluating, and transmitting information.
Ability to
- Creatively develop and carry out projects when only general concepts are given;
- Communicate technical information in an easy to understand format;
- Develop/apply funding formulas to achieve equitable distribution of transportation related program funds for city/county programs;
- Understand complex policy and technical documents;
- Prioritize projects based on established criteria;
- Design graphics/maps using computer/drawing software for publication studies;
- Speak and write effectively;
- Establish and maintain effective relations with those contacted in the course of work.
Examination
The examination will include one or more of the following parts: application appraisal, supplemental screening, and competitive screening.
VTA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any applicant requiring special assistance for testing should notify the Personnel Department if accommodation is required. Documentation will be required for those requesting accommodation.
Applicants for employment must be willing to be fingerprinted for the purpose of obtaining “Summary Criminal History Conviction Information” from State and Federal record agencies.
All job applicants selected for appointment to this position are subject to pre-employment drug testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs (and their metabolites): cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, marijuana, and opiates.
Supplemental Questions
Please provide written responses to the questions below and attach them to your application. Following evaluation of applications and responses to the supplemental questions, those applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process.
- List any computer applications used in relevant work experience, including databases, spreadsheets, presentations, and specialty software applications. List specific software programs and explain how you applied them.
- List all work experience and/or coursework in the areas of Transportation Planning; Land Use Planning and Development, Public Policy, and Statistics.
Benefits
VTA offers a generous benefit package including: vision care, a choice of health plans, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, life insurance, membership in the Public Employees Retirement System, holiday, vacation, and sick leave. A credit union and deferred compensation are also available to employees at their option.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) also contributes to the Public Employees Retirement System for the 2% at 55 Plan; and pays the employee’s regular contribution of approximately 7%. The 7% contribution can be refunded to an employee who resigns prior to retirement.
Social Security taxes will be deducted from each employee’s bi-weekly salary.
As a condition of employment, each employee in this class must sign a payroll deduction authorization form providing for deduction of union membership dues or a service fee.
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Application Information
The recruitment for positions may close any time after 10 days from the
date a job is posted if sufficient applications from qualified applicants are
received. Therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as
possible.
Download a Job Application:
Job applications will not be accepted on line. They must be printed, signed, and delivered to the Human Resources Department.
If you are unable to print the VTA Employment Application, or you can not
view the Job Bulletins from this website, you may request applications
and/or copies of the bulletins by calling (408) 321-5575 or by emailing us
at Personnel@vta.org.
You may also obtain Employment Applications and/or Job Bulletins by mail or
by picking them up at:
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
3331 North First Street
Human Resources Department - Building B
San Jose, California 95134-1927
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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