Transportation Planner

Qualifications Transportation Planner This recruitment is open until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur in three (3) weeks on October 23, 2025. Pay Grade: 113 Annual Salary Range: $71,800 - $105,900 The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range, which is $88,800 annually. The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including: * 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day * Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service. * Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month * Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits * Wellness Program Discount on health premiums * Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month * Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year * Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit * Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution * Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave To view the employee benefit summary, please visit: Employee Benefit Summary Department / Division: Transportation & Sustainability / Transit Operations Job Type: Full-Time Regular Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Number: RC# 902358 DESCRIPTION The purpose of this position is to support Tempe's multi-modal transit network including fixed-route bus, neighborhood circulators, light rail, streetcar and paratransit services. Primarily funded through a dedicated half-cent transit sales tax, Tempe's high-performing and successful transit network has evolved to serve as a leading example within the region. This position oversees transportation and transit infrastructure projects and programs. Supports senior staff in managing CIP projects, reviews bids, conducts site visits, and prepares presentations and reports for City meetings. Provides feedback on site plans and supports grant applications with research and graphics. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: day-to-day transit service oversight activities as well as short-term and long-range planning functions, including data analysis and community outreach coordination, while coordinating closely with regional stakeholders including Valley Metro, MAG, the City of Phoenix and other neighboring jurisdictions. * Assists in the development and maintenance of comprehensive transportation/transit plans, infrastructure and programs, including short and long-range planning documents. * Conducts transportation/transit studies, including traffic impact analyses and corridor studies. * Coordinates with government agencies, consultants, and the public on transportation/transit planning initiatives. * Writes, pursues and provides background research for grants and various City programs creating reports, graphics, and GIS maps. * Prepares reports, maps, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. * Provides applicant comments on site plan reviews and interfaces with site plan review team and applicants. * Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of existing transportation/transit systems, conducts field visits and recommends improvements. * Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, including state transportation/transit guidelines. * May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned. REQUIREMENTS Experience: One (1) year of experience in public administration, transportation/transit/traffic/urban planning, architecture, engineering, and/or construction management or related experience. Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability, Geography, Social Sciences, or related field. The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor's degree). ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: * Criminal history review ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time. Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Apply for Job * City of Tempe Careers * Sign In * New User

Created: 2025-10-05