Transportation Planner III at Loudoun County Government, VA

About the Department

Position Duties

The Transportation Planner position is part of the Transportation Planning Division of the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) and will work alongside other Transportation Planners and Traffic Engineers as well as working closely with other departments in the County.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Reviewing land development applications and providing accurate and concisely written transportation comments for use by staff, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
• Participating in the development and management of transportation and planning related projects.
• Providing prompt, informative and courteous customer service to inquiries received by department staff.

This position routinely communicates and interacts with various County departments, private sector business and members of the public, elected officials, advisory boards, administrators of public agencies/departments. This position is expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and supervisors, in order to promptly and effectively respond to public inquiries, with information on public policy, comprehensive planning, development codes and land use regulations.

Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position include:
• The ability to solve problems and make sound decisions, exercise good judgment, work independently, take initiative, and exhibit professionalism.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to plan, organize, and carry out complex projects effectively and simultaneously.
• Concise and professional writing skills; strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

This position is eligible for partial telework in accordance with County and Department Policies. Flexible scheduling is also available to address required meeting attendance outside of normal business hours.
This position is eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.
Salary commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Management, Public Administration, Urban Management, Architecture, Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field; three (3) years of related work experience in professional planning preferably in a government setting OR Master’s degree in Planning, Management, Public Administration, Urban Management, Architecture, Business Administration, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field; including one (1) year of professional planning experience ; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications

A valid driver's license is required. Occasional attendance at night meetings as required. AICP or PTP certification preferred.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal, credit, and driving record checks.