Principal Transportation Planner Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Principal Transportation Planner 
Salary $76,069.00 – $100,790.00 Annually Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Appointed Job Number 25-03180 Department Department of Planning and Development Opening Date 05/22/2025 Closing Date 6/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt

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Class Summary Job Description
The Principal Transportation Planner will report to the Infrastructure Planning Division Director and conducts sustainable multimodal transportation planning and analysis that supports the growth and redevelopment of Gwinnett County. The Principal Transportation Planner will provide transportation expertise in multi-modal transportation systems planning, using data, models, and analysis to develop innovative solutions to support decision making for land use, redevelopment initiatives and policies. The principal planner will lead initiatives, develops tools and policies for comprehensive infrastructure planning that is aligned with the County’s land use policies and priorities. Essential Duties Analyze and assess multimodal transportation operations and safety improvements, recommend solution-oriented and sustainable enhancements that improve the efficiency and safety of the multimodal transportation networks. Work with land use planners to assess impacts of specific development and/or redevelopment projects on the existing mobility networks and evaluate potential system improvements as needed. Collaborate with intra- and inter-departmental teams including engineers and planners to integrate sustainable engineering solutions into planning processes and workflows.
Conduct studies and alternatives analyses for corridor, transit, and multi-use trail infrastructure planning and improvement projects, or review studies conducted by consultants.
Conduct fiscal impact assessments based on land use data, urban analytics, and market analyses.
Provide project management for designated small areas during planning, permitting, and implementation stages: update status of ongoing infrastructure projects from various departments, coordinate timing for implementation efficiency, interact with developer, as needed, to facilitate solutions with utility or design conflicts. Correlate various statistical and planning data to integrate the Unified Plan into infrastructure planning initiatives. Develop technical memoranda, reports, policies, and talking points; communicate complex ideas with data visualization and graphics to stakeholders.
Grade
The grade for this position is 103. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, urban or regional planning, or closely related field AND
Three years of related experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
Master’s degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, urban or regional planning, or closely related field.
One of the following certifications is desired: American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Engineer in Training (EIT). Strong analytical and technical skills.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly organize and present project findings and recommendations to a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
Familiarity with statistical analysis, data management, GIS applications (e.g., ArcGIS), and database applications (e.g., MS Access). This position requires excellent data analysis skills as well as knowledge of multimodal transportation systems planning, which may include developing and applying transportation models, supporting and developing infrastructure plans, and aligning with County, regional and statewide mobility initiatives. Good communication skills are needed to coordinate with and support engineers, planners, and consultants. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

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 The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here.