Transportation Planner
Applications available: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 25, 2008 through June 6, 2008.
There are two vacancies, one in the Harbor Department and one in the Public Works Department. Appointments may be considered at any grade level based on qualifications.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Under direction, assists in traffic analyses and preparation of traffic studies for City of Long Beach facilities, transportation projects and environmental documents (EIR/EIS); manages and assists in the review of consultant traffic studies; assists in the review/analysis of regional transportation studies/issues pertaining to outside agencies such as SCAG, Los Angeles Metro, Caltrans and USDOT; conducts or assists in the review/analysis of traffic issues; conducts or assists in the analysis of regulatory (e.g., Congestion Management Program) and legislative issues; assists engineering staff in development and conceptual design of roadway and rail facilities; collects, develops and analyzes various types of data for use in City transportation studies; evaluates and develops strategies on funding issues; may represent the City at outside agency meetings; and performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree (proof required)* in Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning or closely related field with an emphasis in transportation planning AND two or more years journey-level experience in transportation planning, transportation engineering or traffic engineering.
A Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience (proof required)*.
Proof of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, including a current DMV driving record, is required at time of appointment and must be presented to the hiring department at the time of selection interview.
Apply on-line at www.longbeach.gov/civilservice or call 562-570-6202 to obtain an application packet.
