Bicycle/Pedestrian Transportation Planner -City of Columbia Planning and Development Services Columbia,SCUnited States -JOB SUMMARY This position performs professional and technical work in current and long-range programs related to the development and implementation of transportation plans and policies, capital improvements, infrastructure development and other City projects and programs; and implementation of the community's pedestrian and bicycle master plan (Walk Bike Columbia) and the active transportation system for the City; and performs related work as assigned. This position supports educational and encouragement activities related to public outreach with regard to active transportation. This is a highly visible position that requires significant contact with the public, neighborhood groups, and public sector staff across numerous levels of jurisdiction. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision. The position requires knowledge of the principals and practices of transportation and active transportation. -ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: -Coordinates the implementation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; -Coordinates and advises City staff and regional and state agencies with regard to planning for, design of, and implementation and delivery of urban active transportation projects and programs; -Develops and/or assists in the development and implementation of land use, growth management, infrastructure and other plans to meet the City's needs related to transportation; evaluates land use proposals, development designs (site plans), subdivision plans, etc., for compliance with recommendations of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and codes and regulations related thereto; -Promotes the benefits, safety, and accessibility of active transportation use for residents of the city; -Develops, coordinates, implements and maintains a series of policies and design standards for road diets, traffic calming, integration of mass transit with active transportation, parking, and similar and maintains a working knowledge of new and innovate concepts; -Develops yearly recommendations for annual budget based upon implementation priorities of the Comprehensive Plan and identifies funding opportunities and prepares applications for grant projects, programs, or awards; -Analyzes reports, studies, and related information and makes recommendations for improving the accessibility and safety of all users within the right-of-way; -Attends meetings of and supports the Bike Pedestrian Advisory Committee; researches, gathers, interprets and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; prepares a variety of studies, briefs and reports for decision-making and presentation purposes and maintains records pertinent to active transportation programs and projects; -Coordinates the collection of pedestrian and bicycle counts throughout the city and maintains a database documenting such counts; provides recommendations for system improvements based upon usage and data collection; -Acts as lead project manager for multiple diverse transportation planning projects; -Prepares and submits the Bike Friendly and Walk Friendly tri-annual applications; -Participates in department marketing and public relations efforts; -Performs routine administrative / clerical work as required, including entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, assembling materials, typing reports and correspondence, etc.; and -Attends training, seminars, conferences, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills. -MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: -Bachelor's degree in transportation planning, transportation engineering, urban planning, or civil engineering with an emphasis on active transportation or a closely related field; -Three (3) years of relevant prior experience to include active transportation; -Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License. -Experience LevelMid I (1-4 years) AICP LevelNot Required SpecialtyTransportation Planning Salary Range$51,961