Job Description
About Us:
The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale. The Role:
The Sr. Transportation Planner performs advanced, professional level financial analysis, administration, and transportation planning duties relating to the city's roadway, transit, airport, bicycle and pedestrian transportation networks. The ideal candidate for the role will have a Master's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field and three years experience in Transportation Planning. Salary and Hiring Bonus:
This position is a Grade 411 with an annual salary between $80,544 - $120,816 ( Note, this salary range is effective 6/27/2026) Benefits:
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review: Benefits Guide FY 25-26
Benefits Book Creates comprehensive financial reports related to Transportation project funds, operating and maintenance costs, federal and regional grants, and annual 10 year sales tax program. Performs advanced, complex financial analysis and financial administration work involving economic models, bonding, sales tax projections, grant funding, and trend analysis. Facilitates the implementation of transportation plans by formulating financial strategies and preparing budgets, capital programs and schedules. Conducts and reviews complex technical analysis including mathematical calculations, financial analysis, and cost estimations. Provides guidance and serves as a technical resource to other transportation staff. Develops transportation plans including multi modal plans and plans for individual modes of transportation including bicycles, pedestrian, transit and streets. Conducts highly technical research and analysis, evaluates findings, identifies significant issues, determines options, and develops staff recommendations on difficult and complex projects. Provides technical support, information, and guidance to property owners, developers, other staff members, other City departments, elected and appointed officials and representatives of other jurisdictions on adopted ordinances, policies, plans and procedures. Meets with citizens, property owners, developers, attorneys, engineers and other professionals to discuss and resolve transportation planning and financial issues. Works with public and neighborhood groups to obtain input to plans and address transportation issues. Works with federal, state and regional agencies as well as other departments within the city to develop and implement transportation plans. Represents the city on city task forces and interdepartmental teams on specific projects or issues. Plans, coordinates, and manages bicycle and pedestrian projects, including the work of outside consultants. Participates in the development of the department/division Capital Improvement Program. Assists with preparation of the department/division budget. May supervise other Transportation Department staff. Participates in identifying grant opportunities and developing funding applications. Performs other related duties as assigned. Master's degree in Urban or Transportation Planning or a related field and three years experience in Transportation Planning. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Knowledge of:
The principles, practices and methods used in transportation planning Financial principles and policies including development of financial plans, budgets and capital programs Data gathering and research methods, data review, reporting and presentation City policies and procedures related to transportation Project management and organization principles Engineering principles related to transportation designs, concepts and traffic analysis Ability to: Develop and implement transportation plans Perform complex financial analysis and create comprehensive financial reports Conduct research, compile data, analyze findings, identify key issues and prepare professional recommendations Plan, organize, and manage the activities of project teams, and multiple projects to completion Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, business owners, city officials, upper management, Attorneys, and other professionals and developers Identify, facilitate and resolve project issues and problems Exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment, and function in a supervisory leadership role Provide quality customer service Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory To view the success factor definitions please click here. (If needed, click here to download PDF reader) . This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Office setting
