Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for the position of Transportation Planner / Sr. Transportation Planner in the Planning & Programming Department.  This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a wage range of $29.80 – $38.40 per hour, DOQ.

This position includes an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct the District’s planning and programming efforts, including outreach to area agencies and the general public and perform other job-related duties as required.
• Responsible for the District’s project development process, including initial project scope definition and budget, concept design, coordination with area agencies and prioritization.
• Responsible for the District’s medium and long-range transportation plans, integration of transportation and land use planning, and coordination with area agencies on other planning initiatives including Comprehensive Plans and transit planning.
• Manage appropriate planning projects, including but not limited to scoping, budgeting, consultant selection and oversight, public outreach, and presentation before the public and elected officials.
• Serve as liaison to agency partners, including weekly night meetings.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams to develop complex transportation projects.
• Serves as a technical resource to District employees and other agencies/organizations involved in the various transportation programs.

Qualifications:

• Must have proven ability to facilitate constructive dialogue related to complex policy and planning issues. Must have knowledge of: Transportation projects, including technical aspects, planning, budgeting, construction, and scheduling; Regulations as related to transportation planning specific job tasks; transportation planning methodologies; Federal, state and local government structures; Engineering principles and practices; Technical writing methods; and Land use planning.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a must. Knowledge of ArcGIS and Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is a plus.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Engineering or a related field is preferred. Transportation Planner level must have three years of relevant experience and AICP is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be acceptable.

A completed ACHD Employment Application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30pm on October 25, 2024. Applications will be reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position.  Applications are available at 3775 Adams St, Garden City ID, or on our website at www.achdidaho.org.

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Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations

About Ada County Highway District

Established in 1972 as an independent government entity, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is responsible for all short-range planning, construction, maintenance, operations, rehabilitation and improvements to Ada County's urban streets, rural roadways (excluding state highways) and bridges. Geographically, the Districts jurisdiction includes Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian, Star and the unincorporated areas of Ada County; it is the only consolidated countywide highway district in the State of Idaho.

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