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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The mission of the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) is to provide quality services and maintain and improve public infrastructure and facilities, while protecting Marin’s natural resources. Read more about the Department of Public Works at https://publicworks.marincounty.gov/ .
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Senior Transportation Planner oversees planning, project and program development, community engagement, and consensus building for a variety of mobility-related initiatives and projects, including but not limited to multimodal transportation plans, roadway safety improvement programs, transportation review of development, and active transportation initiatives.
This position will enlist and manage technical consultant services as needed and will collaborate with other County departments and local governmental agencies, community groups, consultants, and other stakeholders in the development and execution of multimodal transportation improvement programs, projects, and initiatives.
Primary roles will include:- Support in implementation of Vision Zero Action Plan prioritized projects (in process) and aligning work with existing County policies, including Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and equity.
- Support in development and implementation of a Quick Build Program, including upcoming quick build pilot projects.
- Preparation of transportation and mobility planning studies and initial project development focused on safety and active transportation.
- Maintenance of and updating transportation planning documents such as Bike Ped Master Plans, Local Road Safety Plans, and Community-based transportation plans.
- Supporting transportation policy and program research and guidance, including VMT reduction and mitigation, development review, impact fee requirements, legislation, equitable access, and TDM programs.
- Programming and managing consultant contracts as needed for Transportation Division initiatives.
- Conducting community engagement and coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders to build consensus around transportation project and program objectives.
- Seeking funding opportunities and preparing grant applications, and managing grant funding for active transportation and roadway safety projects and programs.
The Senior Transportation Planner will be part of the Traffic Operations and Transportation Planning Division team and will collaborate with many functional divisions within the Department of Public Works, such as engineering, land development, accounting, and disability access. The Senior Transportation Planner is expected to exercise diplomacy, initiative, sound judgment, and expertise in administering projects and programs.
Hybrid schedule:
DPW has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:- Strong educational and/or experiential background in multimodal and active transportation planning, programs, and current best practices with a focus on equitable mobility planning.
- A strong systems thinking understanding of the mobility industry, needs and wants of communities, constraints of public agencies and funding, and trade offs necessary for implementation of projects and programs.
- Experience in a multidisciplinary working environment with diverse areas of expertise.
- Experience in consultant procurement and selection; budget, scope, and deliverable development and strong project management skills.
- Experience in seeking, applying for, and managing grants and grant-funded projects/programs.
- Experience with the federal aid process, state local assistance programs, and coordination across public agencies.
- Experience with equitable community engagement practices, trade off discussions, and consensus-building.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to explain, both in writing and through presentation, technical planning and engineering concepts to the general public.
- Experience working in political environments and making presentations to political bodies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices and trends in transportation planning and/or urban and regional planning.
- Intensive practices and trends in transportation policy development, planning and analysis.
- Legislative developments affecting transportation planning including federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
- Difficult research, analytical and statistical methods and comprehensive cost analysis techniques.
- Research and statistical methods as applied to the collection, tabulation and analysis of data essential to transportation planning studies.
- The physical, social and economic factors involved in urban and regional planning.
Ability to:- Perform a wide range of complex to broad transportation planning functions and duties.
- Work independently and proceed with projects without established guidelines.
- Organize and conduct analytical studies; collect, tabulate and evaluate data; research findings; and prepare studies and comprehensive reports.
- Make presentations at public hearings and before community groups.
- Develop transportation plans and design and devise new methods for research and data collection.
- Understand and develop current knowledge of the principles, practices and trends in urban and regional transportation planning.
- Interpret trends and statistics affecting public transportation programs and planning.
- Prepare comprehensive reports of regional and multimodal transportation plans and research findings utilizing multiple sources of information.
- Interpret and apply laws and ordinances to transportation planning projects.
- Use spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and database software related to the work.
- Check and review the work of subordinate staff as assigned.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to qualify is graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in transportation planning, transportation engineering, transportation management, business or public administration or a closely related field and three years of professional transportation planning experience. A Master's degree with major coursework in transportation planning, transportation engineering, transportation management, business or public administration or a closely related field may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-473-6946.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 11/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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